Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
Washington DC and Tampa are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IAD to PIE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and PIE:
Knoxville Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that depart Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on time.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PIE if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Increase your chances of getting a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to the centre of Tampa has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tampa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport for August if you want to visit Tampa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to PIE in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Tampa, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its must-visit sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are among its highlights.