Flying from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
The timezone in Comayagua is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Washington DC. Palmerola Air Base Airport is located in Comayagua.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to XPL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Washington DC to XPL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and XPL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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Of the departures 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)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and XPL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to XPL flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and XPL are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the centre of 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 take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near XPL:
Grab a Palmerola Air Base Airport rental car and explore Comayagua and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Alamo and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
Right now, Rs41,834 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs113,468. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to XPL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL). Visit Comayagua in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Washington DC to XPL flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Comayagua to range from 18ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Comayagua
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Comayagua:
Comayagua, Comayagua Honduras CA and Plaza la Merced are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Comayagua to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza Comayagua.
Explore more of Honduras
San Pedro Sula is just one of the many cities in Honduras waiting to be explored after you've experienced Comayagua. Around 129 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park.
Around 145 kilometres north of Comayagua, Choloma is another favourite stop in Honduras. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sendero Cerro Verde, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Suyapa and Bike Park Cerrito.
