Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Washington DC five hours behind Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to IAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and IAD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
At the moment, Rs101,807 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs172,114. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to IAD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near IAD:
Pick up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles Airport, Washington DC is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.