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IAD Washington Dulles International Airport

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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) serves Washington. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAIAD
ICAOKIAD
Non-stop126
Airlines39
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation95 m

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The airport in numbers

Washington Dulles International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Washington Dulles International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 27M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
27M
as of 2024
Elevation
95 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 1998–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport to Washington

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Washington Dulles International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Washington ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 126 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Lufthansa · US Airways · American Airlines · Air Canada · JetBlue Airways · AirTran Airways · Alitalia · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Washington Dulles International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Washington shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Washington Dulles International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Washington Dulles International Airport to Washington?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Washington Dulles International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Washington Dulles International Airport?
About 126 destinations, including Atlanta, London, Paris, Los Angeles. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Washington Dulles International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Washington Dulles International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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