Travelling from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC). Check out your options for flying out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Port Harcourt International Airport is located in Port Harcourt. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to PHC.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PHC and hit the pillow fast:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport is Rs213,753. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs405,413. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to PHC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC). Plan your visit to Port Harcourt in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Port Harcourt is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to PHC flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC and 27ºC.
More about Port Harcourt
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Port Harcourt International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Harcourt:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Sand City Beach and Delight Zone Amusement Park are major attractions which should feature on any good Port Harcourt itinerary.
Explore more of Nigeria
Benin City is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Port Harcourt. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.
Around 177 kilometres north of Port Harcourt, Enugu is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nike Lake, Crush Rock Ishiagu and New peace park.
