Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London is 8 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 4 hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.
With 56 weekly flights between the two airports, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. United operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from IAD to LHR is with United at 23:35.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from IAD to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London that lands at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London, such as:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from IAD to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
If you hold a passport from United States and want to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to London.
Located around 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, IAD can be reached in approximately 51 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London
ج.م. 9,672 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to London. A return flight starts from ج.م. 23,726. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from IAD to London by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from IAD to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London. To skip the crowds, visit London in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from IAD to London in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
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