New England offers four very distinct seasons that entice travellers to book flights to Portland all year round. Depending on when you plan your Portland flights, you will be in for a unique experience. Between November and March, snow falls and temperatures drop to around 7 degrees Celsius, and sometimes below freezing levels. From April to June, it escalates to around 13 degrees C, and after that, June, July, and August roast in over 30 degrees, which makes for perfect conditions to linger portside. Spanning the length of September – October, fall lures people to book flights to Portland to catch glimpses of the unforgettable vivid views of foliage.
It’s easy to get from Portland to surrounding cities. From the Greyhound Terminal you can get to and from Vermont, Boston, Hartford and New York City every day. Other buses can take you to Brunswick, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville, Bangor or Bar Harbour. The Amtrak trains also run between Portland and Boston several times a day. Trips take only two hours, which is much quicker than the buses. Ferry cruises leave Portland for Bailey Island or Nova Scotia several times a week in the summer. If you’re heading into Canada, don’t forget to bring your passport. For travel within Portland, cars and motorcycles are all over the place and it’s easy to rent a car. You’ll want to park in a garage, since metered parking is less available and allow you to stay for only a few hours. If you’d prefer not to drive, you can take the Metro or trains.