Washington Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD), also known as Washington Dulles International Airport, is a large airport in United States.It is an international airport and serves the area of Delmarva and Washington DC Metropolitan area, United States.Washington Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 135 destinations in 49 countries.
At present, there are 72 domestic flights from Washington.
The longest flight from Washington IAD is a 4,926 mile (7,927 km) non-stop route to Cape Town CPT. This direct flight takes around 14 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by United Airlines.
In total there are 40 airlines flying from and to Washington. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Washington, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Washington that require a stopover:
There are 116 airports that have flights from Washington in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from IAD are listed below:
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 10 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from IAD.
Washington has a great network of flights to destinations all over the world.
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Non-stop flights from Washington to Europe
United Airlines (Star Alliance) has a significant network of flights from Washington to Europe.
United Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Berlin (BER), year-round flights to Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Geneva (GVA), Zürich (ZRH), Dublin (DUB), seasonal flights to Edinburgh (EDI), year-round flights to London Heathrow (LHR), seasonal flights to Athens (ATH), year-round flights to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO), Lisbon (LIS), Barcelona (BCN), seasonal flights to Madrid (MAD), year-round flights to Brussels (BRU), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): year-round to Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC).
Austrian (Star Alliance): year-round to Vienna (VIE).
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Dublin (DUB).
Aer Lingus: year-round to Dublin (DUB).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Norse Atlantic Airways: seasonal flights to London Gatwick (LGW).
Virgin Atlantic: year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Icelandair: year-round to Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF).
Play: year-round to Reykjavik (Keflavik) (KEF).
SAS (Star Alliance): year-round to Copenhagen (CPH).
ITA Airways: seasonal flights to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Iberia (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Madrid (MAD).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): year-round to Amsterdam (AMS).
Non-stop flights from Washington to Canada
United Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Calgary (YYC), year-round flights to Montreal (YUL), Ottawa (YOW) and Toronto (YYZ).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): year-round to Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and seasonal flights to Vancouver (YVR).
Porter: year-round to Toronto (YTZ).
WestJet: seasonal flights to Calgary (YYC).
Non-stop flights from Washington to South America
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to São Paulo (GRU).
Avianca (Star Alliance): year-round to Bogotá (BOG).
Non-stop flights from Washington to Central America
United Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to San José (SJO), year-round flights to San Salvador (SAL), Guatemala City (GUA), Cancún (CUN) and Mexico City (MEX).
Avianca (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to San José (SJO), year-round flights to San Salvador (SAL) and Guatemala City (GUA).
Aerolíneas Mas: year-round to San Salvador (SAL).
Volaris Costa Rica: seasonal flights to San Salvador (SAL).
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Panama City (PTY).
Non-stop flights from Washington to the Caribbean
United Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Washington to the Caribbean. They fly year-round to Aruba (AUA), Nassau (NAS), seasonal to Bridgetown (BGI), Grand Cayman (GCM), year-round to Punta Cana (PUJ), Montego Bay (MBJ), San Juan (SJU), seasonal to Sint Maarten (SXM), year-round to Providenciales (PLS) and Saint Thomas (STT).
Non-stop flights from Washington to Africa
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Cape Town (CPT), Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS).
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Lomé (LFW) and Addis Ababa (ADD).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): year-round to Cairo (CAI).
Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld): year-round to Casablanca (CMN).
Non-stop flights from Washington to the Middle-East / Western Asia
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Tel Aviv (TLV) and Amman (AMM).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Etihad Airways: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Washington to India / South Asia
Air India is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Washington to India or Southern Asia. They fly year-round to New Delhi (DEL).
Non-stop flights from Washington to China
United Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Washington to China. They fly seasonal to Beijing (PEK).
Non-stop flights from Washington to Japan
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Tokyo (HND).
ANA (Star Alliance): year-round to Tokyo (HND).
Non-stop flights from Washington to East Asia
Korean Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Washington to Eastern Asia. They fly year-round to Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Washington to South-East Asia
Currently there are no direct services between Washington and South-Eastern Asia, you will need to change planes along the way.
Non-stop flights from Washington to Central Asia
Currently there are no direct services between Washington and Central Asia, you will need to change planes along the way.
Non-stop flights from Washington to Australia / New Zealand / Oceania / the Pacific
Currently there are no direct services between Washington and Oceania, you will need to change planes along the way.
Aruba is the only destination in Aruba with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Aruba are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Austria, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Vienna. Direct flights to Vienna are offered by Austrian (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Bahamas that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Nassau. Direct flights to Nassau are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Barbados, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Bridgetown. Direct flights to Bridgetown are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in May.
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Washington. You can fly non-stop to Brussels with Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Brazil that has a direct connection from Washington, which is São Paulo. Direct flights to São Paulo are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Canada there are several destinations from Washington (6 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Calgary with United Airlines (Star Alliance) or WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Montreal with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Washington to Ottawa with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Toronto are offered by Porter.
You can fly non-stop from Washington to Vancouver with Air Canada (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
Grand Cayman is the only destination in Cayman Islands with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Grand Cayman are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in August.
In China, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Beijing. Direct flights to Beijing are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in May.
There is 1 destination in Colombia that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Bogotá. Direct flights to Bogotá are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
In Costa Rica, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is San José. You can fly non-stop to San José with Avianca (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
Copenhagen is the only destination in Denmark with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Copenhagen are offered by SAS (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Dominican Republic that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Punta Cana. Direct flights to Punta Cana are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Cairo is the only destination in Egypt with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Cairo are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
In El Salvador, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is San Salvador. From Washington to San Salvador there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Aerolíneas Mas, Avianca (Star Alliance), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris Costa Rica.
There is 1 destination in Ethiopia that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Addis Ababa. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Paris. You can fly non-stop to Paris with Air France (SkyTeam) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There are 3 destinations in Germany that have non-stop flights from Washington.
Direct flights to Berlin are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
To Frankfurt and Munich, you can fly with Lufthansa (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Accra is the only destination in Ghana with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Accra are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Greece that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Athens. Direct flights to Athens are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Guatemala City is the only destination in Guatemala with direct flights from Washington. You can fly non-stop to Guatemala City with Avianca (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Iceland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Reykjavik (Keflavik). You can fly non-stop to Reykjavik (Keflavik) with Icelandair or Play.
There is 1 destination in India that has a direct connection from Washington, which is New Delhi. Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Air India (Star Alliance).
In Ireland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Dublin. Non-stop flights to Dublin are offered by Aer Lingus, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Tel Aviv is the only destination in Israel with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Tel Aviv are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Italy that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Rome (Fiumicino). You can fly non-stop to Rome (Fiumicino) with ITA Airways or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Montego Bay is the only destination in Jamaica with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Montego Bay are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Japan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Tokyo. You can fly non-stop to Tokyo with ANA (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Jordan that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Amman. Direct flights to Amman are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
If you are looking for a direct flight from Washington to Mexico, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Cancún and Mexico City, you can fly with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Morocco, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Casablanca. Direct flights to Casablanca are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Amsterdam is the only destination in Netherlands with direct flights from Washington. You can fly non-stop to Amsterdam with KLM (SkyTeam) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Nigeria that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Lagos. Direct flights to Lagos are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Panama City is the only destination in Panama with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Panama City are offered by Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Portugal, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Lisbon. You can fly non-stop to Lisbon with TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Puerto Rico that has a direct connection from Washington, which is San Juan. Direct flights to San Juan are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Qatar, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations from Washington.
To Jeddah and Riyadh, you can fly with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Sint Maarten is the only destination in Sint Maarten with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Sint Maarten are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
There is 1 destination in South Africa that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Cape Town. Direct flights to Cape Town are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Seoul is the only destination in South Korea with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
If you are looking for a direct flight from Washington to Spain, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Barcelona are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Madrid with Iberia (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
There are 2 destinations in Switzerland that have non-stop flights from Washington.
To Geneva and Zürich, you can fly with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Togo, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Lomé. Direct flights to Lomé are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Washington, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
In Turks & Caicos Islands, the only destination that has a direct flight from Washington is Providenciales. Direct flights to Providenciales are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Saint Thomas is the only destination in U.S. Virgin Islands with direct flights from Washington. Direct flights to Saint Thomas are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
In United Arab Emirates, there are 2 destinations from Washington.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Etihad Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai is Emirates.
There are 3 destinations in United Kingdom that have non-stop flights from Washington.
Direct flights to Edinburgh are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to London Gatwick is Norse Atlantic Airways. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
Non-stop flights to London Heathrow are offered by British Airways (Oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Virgin Atlantic.
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Washington (IAD). The nearest airports to Washington (IAD) are Washington (DCA) and Baltimore-Washington (BWI).
FAQs
Is 1 hour enough for connecting flights in IAD? ›
A layover of less than 1 hour to go from one domestic flight to another at IAD is perfectly sufficient. The only reason why you would want to choose an itinerary with a longer connection time is if you want to get something to eat between flights.
What is the difference between a direct flight and a connecting flight? ›Despite having a stop, direct flights are called "direct" because their flight numbers do not change (even if the plane does). Connecting flights will always have two (or more) different flight numbers.
Are connecting flights worth it? ›Layovers are preferable if you want to save some money and have enough time in your travel schedule. Layover flights are usually cheaper than both direct and non-stop flights. Though you might spend a lot of time landing, disembarking and with layovers, you get to rest and stretch in between your journey.
Why are direct flights more expensive than connecting flights? ›It all goes back to supply and demand. Most travelers want to take the nonstop flight as it means getting there quicker and with less chance of disruption. That demand ultimately pushes prices higher.
What is enough time between connecting flights? ›Two hours. Mayers recommends two hours as a standard buffer between flights to be safe. This gives you a cushion in case things go wrong during your journey. You'll definitely want at least a two-hour window if you've booked a “hacker fare,” as opposed to flying with the same airline your entire trip.
How much time is enough between connecting flights? ›What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.