Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Brussels.
Flights from BRU to IAD start at 10:45 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The last departure is at 12:00 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your BRU to IAD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Brussels Airlines offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines on this route.
Brussels Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for BRU to IAD flights, with 80.33% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BRU and IAD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, Rs100,906 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs158,476. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRU to IAD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 71.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BRU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Washington DC in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BRU to IAD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.