Event Planners Guide

VISIT GREATER PORTLAND, MAINE Your perfect event is just a short flight, drive, or train ride away. Whether you’re flying in on one of several convenient direct routes, driving along a direct corridor or opting for a scenic coastal approach, or relaxing aboard the Amtrak Downeaster, getting here is simple, flexible, and part of the experience—complete with coastal views and onboard snack service to enjoy along the way.

IN THE AIR

ON THE GROUND

BY CAR

Origin

Flight Time Airline(s)

Atlanta, GA (ATL) Baltimore, MD Charlotte, NC (CLT)

≈ 3 hrs

Delta

Origin

Miles

Drive Time

≈ 1.5 hrs ≈ 2.5 hrs ≈ 2.5 hrs

Southwest American

Albany, NY

270 550 100 450 200 200 300 450 175

4.5 Hrs

Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Cape May, NJ Hartford, CT Newport, RI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Providence, RI

8 Hrs 2 Hrs

Chicago, IL (ORD & MDW)

American, United, Southwest

Columbus, OH*

≈ 2 hrs ≈ 4 hrs

Breeze

7.5 Hrs 3.5 Hrs 3.5 Hrs

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (DFW)*

American

Denver, CO* Detroit, MI

≈ 4.5 hrs

United

≈ 2 hrs

Delta

6 Hrs 7 Hrs 3 Hrs

Fort Myers, FL*

≈ 3.5 hrs ≈ 4.5 hrs ≈ 6 hrs

Breeze United United

Houston, TX (IAH)*

Los Angeles CA (LAX)* Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN*

≈ 3 hrs ≈ 3 hrs

Delta, Sun Country

BY TRAIN

Nashville, TN*

Southwest

New Haven, CT (Tweed)* New York (JFK / LGA / EWR)

≈ 1.5 hrs ≈ 1.5 hrs

Avelo

American, Delta, JetBlue, United

Origin

Miles

Ride Time

Norfolk, VA* Orlando, FL

≈ 2 hrs

Breeze

~98 mi ~11.5 mi ~15.7 mi ~14.7 mi ~29.3 mi

Boston, MA (North Station) Old Orchard Beach, ME*

~3h 20m (Downeaster) ~20m (seasonal only)

≈ 3.5 hrs ≈ 1.5 hrs

Breeze, JetBlue, Frontier

Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA

American

~35m

Freeport, ME

≈ 2 hrs ≈ 2 hrs

Breeze Breeze Breeze

Saco, ME Wells, ME

~30–35m ~55–60m ~45–50m

Raleigh / Durham, NC

Sarasota, FL* Tampa, FL*

≈ 3.5 hrs ≈ 3.5 hrs

Brunswick, ME

~36 mi

Breeze, Frontier United, American

Washington, D.C. (IAD / DCA)

≈ 2 hrs

AWARD-WINNING ARRIVAL HOME TO NORTH AMERICA’S BEST AIRPORT EXPERIENCE Portland International Jetport was recognized by Airports Council International (ACI) – Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Program , based on 2025 passenger surveys conducted across more than 400 airports worldwide. The Jetport earned three top honors: • Best Airport in North America (2–5 Million Passengers) • Most Dedicated Staff in North America • Easiest Airport Journey in North America With downtown Portland just minutes away, attendees move seamlessly from arrival to agenda.

Greater Portland / 13

*Indicates avialable seasonally.