Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is 8 hours behind Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most traveled route, with 10 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from DXB to IAD is with Emirates at 02:25. Go for the first departure operated by Emirates at 02:20 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from DXB to Washington DC. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC that touches down at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Get on board with Emirates. This airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Washington DC.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DXB to Washington DC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you hold a passport from United Arab Emirates, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Dubai Airport to Washington DC for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Washington DC
ج.م. 22,804 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Washington DC. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,420. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to Washington DC.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Washington DC. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Dubai Airport to Washington DC. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It takes roughly 43 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC. Book one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
As soon as your flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near IAD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from DXB to Washington DC:
Best time to go to Washington DC
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Washington DC. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Washington DC in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from DXB to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Washington DC:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are popular attractions which should feature on any good Washington DC itinerary.
Complete your Washington DC trip with a car rental
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