Washington DC Dulles Airport

Washington DC Dulles Airport is a busy facility situated 25 miles west of the US capital. The airport primarily serves the Washington area and is a major hub for United Airlines though many domestic and international airlines provide service here. The airport is also a popular car rental pick-up point for travellers to the city.

Ranking as the fourth busiest airport in the US, Washington DC Dulles Airport handles around 1,000 flights a day, with around 25 million passengers passing through the airport each year.

The 140-plus gate main terminal is host to the majority of the airport’s facilities including ticketing, Washington DC Dulles Airport car rental, customs and baggage reclaim. There are also concourses which are accessible via mobile lounges, with Washington DC Dulles Airport being one of the few airports in the world to still use this type of transportation.

Airlines operating services at Washington DC Dulles Airport include Aer Lingus, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Lufthansa, South African Airways and Qatar Airways. Both domestic cities such as Memphis, Detroit and Los Angeles are served as well as international cities like London, Amsterdam, Doha and Dublin.

Those who pick up a cheap rental car at Washington DC Dulles Airport can travel along Dulles Access Road and State Route 28 to reach the central business district. Buses also run along these routes but are inconvenient for those with lots of luggage or those who are in a hurry. Taxis are also on hand but can be expensive.