Readers ask: What Is Iad Airport?

What does IAD Airport stand for?

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, Virginia, on 12,000 acres of land in the suburbs of downtown Washington, DC. The Main Terminal opened in 1962 and was designed by architect Eero Saarinen.

Is it better to fly into Dulles or Reagan?

Dulles (IAD) tends to be better for most international flights, since it services more nonstop routes on international destinations and an international flight to Reagan may require a layover elsewhere.

How far is Dulles Airport from Washington DC?

Dulles is about 27 miles from downtown, about 10 miles closer than BWI, but about 20 miles further than Reagan/National. United Airlines has a hub at Washington Dulles, flying over 60% of the passengers arriving and departing the airport.

What are the two Washington DC Airports?

There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (airport code: BWI).

Can you sleep in Dulles Airport?

Sleeping in Dulles Airport



The best sleeping options at Dulles are airside – particularly in Concourses C and D (C20 and D1), where there are plenty of armrest-free benches to stretch out on. If you‘re looking for uninterrupted sleep there are nearby airport hotels nearby that are connected by free airport shuttles.

How busy is IAD Airport?

According to a recent Upgraded Points article, the average IAD security wait time is approximately 10.5 minutes. The best IAD airport security wait times occur on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday from 10pm-11pm. The worst IAD security lines are at Friday 9pm-10pm, where you could wait up to 28 minutes.

Is Dulles a big airport?

Dulles is one of the three major airports in the larger Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area with more than 24 million passengers a year. The airport is considered the region’s international air hub, with dozens of nonstop international flights.

Is Dulles airport easy to navigate?

Siblings Malcolm and Serene Boachie said Dulles is far nicer and easier to navigate than their home airport, Dallas/Fort Worth.

Which airport is closest to White House?

Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to the White House. It is a 20 minute ride on the Metro to the White House.

How much is an uber from Dulles to DC?

This page will calculate your cab fare using Uber X – Washington, DC taxi rates. To begin, enter your travel information in the fields below the map.



Possible Flat Rates.

IAD Airport ↔ Inside DC Beltway	$65.00
BWI Airport ↔ Inside DC Beltway	$85.00

How much is taxi from Dulles Airport to Washington DC?

To and from Dulles Airport



The Washington Flyer Taxi Service (1-703 661 6655) has the sole concession to operate out of Dulles. A ride from Dulles to downtown DC costs about $55-$65 plus tip. All Washington Flyer cabs are metered and take credit cards.

How much is a shuttle from Dulles to DC?

Metro’s Silver Line, the Silver Line Express Bus, provides a convenient connection between Dulles‘ Terminal and the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station. The trip takes about 15 minutes. The one-way fare for adults is $5.00.



Dulles Airport Shuttle.

Destination	Price
Fairfax	$62.95
Capitol Hill	$102.95

What airlines fly into Washington DC?

Direct from United States

American Airlines flights	United flights
Delta flights	Alaska Airlines flights
Southwest Airlines flights	jetBlue flights

What is the cheapest time to fly to Washington DC?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington.

Is Dulles or BWI closer to DC?

Roughly a similar distance as Dulles from the district, BWI is located about 30 miles northeast from downtown Washington.