Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Ahmedabad is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IAD to AMD flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and AMD:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight is Rs112,829. A round-trip fare is currently Rs240,877. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to AMD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Consider staying in a hotel near AMD if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Ahmedabad Airport rental car and discover parts of Ahmedabad that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar.
Booking your vehicle from Ahmedabad Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Ahmedabad. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ahmedabad in April.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Ahmedabad, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to AMD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ahmedabad. Around 451 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, consider Surat, about 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are among its highlights.