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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

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    Shelita M.
    "One of the best for international flights in/out of DC."(107 Tips)
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.
    "Red Carpet Club if flying United or Continental is worth it!"(55 Tips)
    Magnus J.
    "Nice restaurants, good gift shopping and most importantly free wifi."(50 Tips)
    Chris A.
    "24 hour Starbucks in the baggage claim area."(4 Tips)
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  • Josie C.
    Josie CaldwellFebruary 9, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    I still like the people mover! I feel as though I have to walk a country mile when taking the train.
  • Vinayak H.heart icon on user image
    Vinayak HebbagilAugust 14, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Worst thing is having to take a train to the gates AFTER you go through security... never seen anywhere. Even premier access security lines are long. A1 to A5 take forever to reach.. and 4 escalators
  • Brian L.
    Brian LambertApril 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    There is a dunkin donuts after security. Follow the signs toward D gate and you will see it after the escalator. Then backtrack to train. Its really not very far.
  • Jeffrey-Ryan B.
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.February 8, 2011
    Red Carpet Club if flying United or Continental is worth it! Can you say awesome
  • Leslie
    LeslieOctober 10, 2011
    The original building by Eero Saarinen is just incredible. Read more
  • Eric A.
    Eric AndersenMarch 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Find an elusive Dunkin Donuts
  • R D.
    R DAugust 9, 2013
    feel like missing your connection? If yes then this is the place for you. 'murka.😒🇺🇸
  • Lee F.
    Lee FordFebruary 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Absolutely the worst airport in terms of assistance for the disabled. Planes load on the tarmac & even though your tickets say, days in advance, that there needs to be a ramp & not stairs, no ramp!
  • Jennifer U.
    Jennifer UyMarch 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beware gates 6A. There are six of them A-D but only two entrances labeled 1 and 2. And no where that lists the destination!
  • Aida R.
    Aida RiveraMay 22, 2013
    Great place Lots of charging stations!!!!!
  • Krystal H.
    Krystal HendricksJune 3, 2012
    The shuttle from A to D is a bit archaic. Where is the actual tram/train or anything that looks like an army tanker.
  • Saagar P.
    Saagar PJune 3, 2012
    Tell the TSA you want to "opt out" for a free massage!
  • Marisa G.
    Marisa GreenApril 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Take the Washington Flyer bus to West Falls Church Metro. 20 mins, $10 one-way/$18 rt. Leaves 2x/hr from between doors 3 and 4 at baggage claim.
  • Trevor B.
    Trevor BattFebruary 19, 2011
    They need to give parents traveling with children their own check in line. For their convenience, of course. ; )
  • Jase W.heart icon on user image
    Jase WMarch 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Dulles is far from DC - cabs are stupid expensive. Try the bus, Metro, and/or Washington Flyer. Way cheaper.
  • Matt D.
    Matt DickerMay 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    10am on a Monday and only one security lane is open...something needs to change.
  • AJ S.
    AJ SwobodaJuly 26, 2011
    Chipotle open right next to train station in terminal B -- opens very early in the morning.
  • Scott Z.
    Scott ZumwaltApril 1, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The LED lighting in gate c is a nice touch and easy on the eyes if u have a hangover.
  • Luca E.
    Luca EbastaDecember 18, 2011
    Samsung installed some free charging stations for laptops and mobiles!! Thanks Samsung!!!
  • Pritesh P.
    Pritesh PatelAugust 21, 2014
    We here! We on our way!!! Adios US!!! See you in Labor Day!!!!!
  • Francis K.heart icon on user image
    Francis KellyMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    They hang their Christmas trees upside down...
  • Doug T.
    Doug ToombsFebruary 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Diamond security checkpoint downstairs in baggage claim (between carousels 8 and 10) often has shorter lines.
  • Kevin L.
    Kevin LokaisinghFebruary 24, 2014
    Was never able to leave the gates, and because of that, my visit to Dulles was boring as hell. Was in the C section of the gates and it was just blah. That being said, hope to have a better trip here.
  • Josh D.
    Josh DukesMarch 23, 2012
    Best sitdown restaurants are in concourses A and B
  • Kevin F.
    Kevin FoxDecember 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The 10% employees discount at the restaurants.
  • Devon M.
    Devon MMarch 11, 2012
    FREE WI-FI!! all the best airports have free wifi!
  • L.J. D.
    L.J. DelPonteNovember 22, 2014
    Try Cosi's turkey chili
  • Jared M.
    Jared MarinoJune 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    DO NOT request an uber for a short trip. The ubers need to wait four hours and they will cancel your requests.
  • Red M.heart icon on user image
    Red MushroomAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    International departures area is great! The rest is ok.
  • Katie F.
    Katie FranckApril 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Fuel for FAs
  • Io A.heart icon on user image
    Io As SoonJuly 18, 2017
    Not the better airport we used but in the Air France business lounge the time hoes better
  • Alexey S.
    Alexey SeaGullOctober 7, 2011
    Red carpet club enter fee is only 19 USD! Drinks, wifi included! Nice.
  • Andrew F.heart icon on user image
    Andrew FittsJune 15, 2013
    This is by far the ugliest airport from the inside.
  • A F.
    A FleemanApril 29, 2013
    wear your walking shoes! this place is escalator hell!!
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoAugust 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice airport, officers but flight has been delayed for 4 hours
  • Rob S.
    Rob ScrippJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Finally the Aerotrain is up and running! If you in D, consider a walk to C to ride it over the mobile lounge.
  • Todd D.
    Todd DavidsonOctober 9, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Diamond check in is no more. Still a shorter one on the first level though
  • Charles J.
    Charles JoubertMarch 15, 2013
    Easy to get through when flying international
  • Kristan H.
    Kristan Hawkins (SFLA)August 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Even if you have priority status or first class status, expect to wait in long security lines.
  • Katharine C.
    Katharine ChiarloJune 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    UAL is starting to board it's flight super early, if their airplanes are there. Just ran thru the terminal.
  • Survi K.
    Survi KyalMay 23, 2013
    Missed my connecting flight because of the previous delayed flight.. Thought I might still make it.. Ran from A to D only to realize that my flight took off 5 minutes earlier.. errrrghhh..
  • Venny F. V.
    Venny F. VenistineJune 28, 2013
    How very slowly processing of immigration security checking inspection heree... Huuffttt....
  • Allen B.
    Allen BasisOctober 24, 2011
    $3 top shelf tequila with a tall draft. Nice no matter where ur flyin.
  • Ievgen P.heart icon on user image
    Ievgen PJune 11, 2016
    Very long queues at all times whenever I arrive or depart.
  • Jennifer W.
    Jennifer WilcoxMay 15, 2013
    Indoor smoking areas - definitely a plus..
  • Juan R.
    Juan RiosOctober 7, 2011
    I remember riding on the weird people movers. The new trains are a vast improvement!
  • Mary R.
    Mary RobinsonMay 28, 2012
    One of my face airports.. Very pleasant experience.
  • Brian P.
    Brian PaschJanuary 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Plan extra time to get to your gates.
  • Kenneth L.
    Kenneth LeeMay 4, 2012
    If you are in terminal B, get a croissant from Capital Grounds Coffee...
  • CJ A.heart icon on user image
    CJ ArmourJuly 31, 2019
    Try Potbelly’s sandwiches
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