Washington DC Airports Information (Washington, DC, USA)
Washington is served by three airports, the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) , which is the largest and most important airport in this area.
Major airlines at these Washington airports offer the greatest number of departures, whereas smaller airlines offer low-cost, no-frill airlines with a more limited number of flights arriving and departing from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). |
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 45020 Aviation Drive, Sterling, VA, 20166-7506, USA
Tel: +1 703 572 2700
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is situated just 42 km / 26 miles west of the center of Washington, located in the suburbs of Virginia. This important, busy airport deals with large numbers of passengers throughout the year and Washington Airport has excellent facilities.
Washington IAD Airports Guide - further Washington IAD airport information.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Terminal Information - Washington, DC, USA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has one main terminal building, serving a large number of different airlines at the airport.
- IAD Main Terminal - serves a large number of domestic / American, Canadian and international airlines
- The airport's concourse areas have more than 120 gate
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) facilities include:
- Bureau de change
- 24-hour cash machines (ATMs) and postal facilities
- Restaurants, cafés, fast food outlets and bars
- Shopping center with many large shops, including a newsagents, clothes store, gift shops and duty-free
- Car hire companies - including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National Car Rental and Thrifty
- Book your Washington Car Rental - excellent rates available, up to 65% discount
- Business facilities are available at the airport's business center, including computers, Internet access, fax machines, photocopying and work spaces
- Short-term parking is available in two parking garages close to the airport's main terminal building, connected to the airport by courtesy shuttle buses
- Long-term economy parking is located close to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), connected to the airport by courtesy shuttle buses
- Special facilities for disabled passengers
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Travel by Car - Washington, DC, USA
Downtown Washington is easy to reach by several major highways, including the main toll highway Dulles Toll Road and also the I-66 Highway. The airport is well sign posted and the journey between Washington O'Hare Airport and the city can take as little as 30 minutes, but during the morning and evening rush hours the journey may take over 45 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Travel by Trains - Washington, DC, USA
The Washington Metrorail system is the local rapid train transport system. The West Falls Church Metrorail Station is situated close to the airport and can be reached by a short coach journey, connecting Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington and other surrounding areas.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Travel by Hotel Shuttle - Washington, DC, USA
Many Washington hotels also offer a door-to-door courtesy shuttle bus services for their guests, traveling from Washington airport, directly to the hotel from outside of the airport's passenger buildings. Courtesy telephones are available at the airport's baggage reclaim area and the shuttle buses collect guest just outside, at the curbside.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Travel by Shuttle Buses - Washington, DC, USA
Shuttle buses are also available at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and are operated by 'SuperShuttle'. Traveling from the airport's Main Terminal to central Washington and making many stops on the way, the airport's shared-shuttle buses also connect the airport with many of the hotels in Washington. Vans with access for disabled passengers are available upon request.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Travel by Taxi Cabs - Washington, DC, USA
Taxis are readily available at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) outside of the airport's Main Terminal building on the lower levels. They provide a convenient and easy way to travel into nearby Washington city and other destinations. The journey from Washington Airport into central Washington will take around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Washington IAD airport taxi cabs should be used at all times to ensure safety and also to avoid being overcharged. All of the taxis at Washington Airport are operated by Washington Flyer Taxicabs and these run 24 hours a day.
The airport taxi meters in Washington start at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, late-night driving and travel on public holidays in Washington, so it can prove useful to ask the taxi driver about these before leaving. Some Washington Airport taxis are happy to accept credit cards. |
