Travelling from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): What you need to know
Ahmedabad Airport is located in Ahmedabad. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to AMD, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like April, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and AMD are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to AMD flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Reserve a hotel close to AMD if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Go beyond Ahmedabad and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Ahmedabad Airport rental car from Europcar.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport flight.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ahmedabad. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport is Rs116,984. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs219,211. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to AMD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD). January is when most people visit Ahmedabad. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in September.
Book a Washington DC to AMD plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ahmedabad to range from 27ºC to 43ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport in January when temperatures are between 13ºC and 29ºC.
More about Ahmedabad
Start your Ahmedabad trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Ahmedabad Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Akshardham Temple and Centre of akshardham are just two of the top attractions to put on your Ahmedabad itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad, a visit to Surat will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Vadodara is another must-experience destination in India and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Ahmedabad. No journey is complete without seeing BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace and BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.