Travelling from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Hiroshima is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC. Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to HIJ.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Work a stopover into your journey at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). It's a key transfer point for flights from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) departing Washington Dulles International Airport.
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to HIJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from BWI arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near HIJ and hit the pillow fast:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport flight.
You'll find HIJ at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
Hiroshima Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Hiroshima. It takes around 50 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Rs286,117 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport. A return flight starts from Rs431,054. These fares may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). February is the most popular month to visit Hiroshima. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Before locking in your Washington DC to HIJ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Hiroshima, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Hiroshima
Start your Hiroshima trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Hiroshima Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and The Atomic Bomb Dome are must-do's during your Hiroshima adventure.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a visit to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Kumamoto is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 274 kilometres southwest of Hiroshima. No trip is complete without a visit to Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
