Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Overview

Connected to over 125 destinations worldwide, Washington Dulles International Airport serves Washington, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore as well as being a starting point for anyone wishing to travel along the eastern United States.

More than 21 million passengers pass through Washington Dulles International Airport annually, so it's easy to think that individual passengers might get lost in the rush, but the airport manages to achieve a balance. Passengers transiting through Washington Dulles International Airport will find a range of shopping opportunities, including duty-free shops, as well as art galleries, live dance performances and other amenities.

Location

The airport is situated 26 miles (42km) west of Washington DC.

Getting to the city

The Washington Fly Silver Line Express Bus provides a direct link to the airport, operating every 20 minutes to the Metro Silver Line station, with a fare of around $5. The coach service tickets can be bought at arrivals door 4 in the main terminal. A bus service is available at the station for transport to areas not serviced by Metrorail.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 703 572 2700

Car rental

Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are also available all day and night from the lower level of the main terminal. The only taxi service authorised to serve the airport is Washington Flyer. Taxis charge around $68 for the 30 to 60 minute drive into the city; you may pay by credit card. Ride-hailing apps are available.

Facilities

There are ATMs and foreign exchange services available. Other facilities include a multitude of restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free shopping, business services, tourist information, and hotel reservations.

Parking

Hourly parking at Washington Dulles International Airport is available in the parking garage adjacent to the terminal building and starts at $6 per hour, going up to $30 per day. Daily parking garages 1 and 2 are cheaper and are connected to the terminal by shuttle buses available at curb 2D and 2F.

Website

www.flydulles.com

Airlines

Most major airports across the world are connected directly, or via stopovers, to Washington Dulles International Airport. National carriers offering flights to Washington Dulles International Airport include British Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM, US Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and many others.

Internet

Laptop and tablet users can access WiFi throughout the terminal, free of charge.

Business Lounges

A number of airlines operate lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport. Passengers with membership cards for Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines (or the Admirals Club), British Airways, Lufthansa, United, and Virgin Atlantic can all make use lounge facilities on offer. Travellers in need of business facilities should head to the well-equipped Business Service Centre on the upper level before security. There are also four Business Service Centres after security. Services on offer include notary public, fax, and photocopying. Conference facilities at Washington Dulles International Airport are available at the Marriott Hotel, which is located at the airport.

Dulles International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.