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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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"One of the best for international flights in/out of DC."(107 Tips)
"Red Carpet Club if flying United or Continental is worth it!"(55 Tips)
"Nice restaurants, good gift shopping and most importantly free wifi."(50 Tips)
"24 hour Starbucks in the baggage claim area."(4 Tips)
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Some restaurant options beyond central gate entrance area. Prices reasonable at about typical restaurant levels so long as you don’t buy food or snack from newsstands at inflated prices.
The airport is deceivingly large. Be sure to add a little extra time if you are flying out of the D gates as the busses run a little slower than the trams.
Jalaal ElasmarMay 12, 2017The airport is what you would call 1960's futuristic. The facility was intended for usage of mobile lounges but now has been converted into a facility much like airports of today.
Eliza WeeksMay 15, 2017LOVE the renovations! This is a huge improvement since I've flown out of Dulles. I remember the days of the old skool bus trams! 🙄🤣
A AMarch 23, 2019Some shops are cheaper than the others for the same item. Ask around about what you want before buying.————— clean restrooms , good staff.
Guido GybelsSeptember 2, 2016If arriving on an ESTA with a passport previously used with ESTA, using machines = much quicker immigration process. Baggage handling is often slow. Your bag may appear on the floor next to the belt.
Huge airport, lots of traveling from terminal to terminal, fuddruckers is great in the international terminal (A I think)
MuratSeptember 17, 2022Big hub for United. International arrivals is a bit confusing if you have a connecting flight, but get to your flight. Very busy airport and crowded. Shopping and eating areas are limited.
David HMay 20, 2014Gates A and B are located in the same hall. You can walk from one concourse to another for more food and shopping options.
Melissa CrookJuly 4, 2011If you are hungry before or after your flight, go to California Burrito. They have food options for everyone. I am vegan and they have a vegan burrito that's delicious!
If you are on a long connection, look for the Sleep lounge on terminal A. A tad over priced but might be worth it depending on your itinerary. 😉
Philip HeJanuary 6, 2017There is no mobile walkways in the concourse. It will be a very long walk from one side to get to the other.
Erh@nAugust 12, 2014Train transfer to the int.departures. i travelled a lot for smoke breaks and pass the pass.control 3 times without problem. Free wifi, good lounges.
Taylor KinsellaSeptember 13, 2013Vino volo is a perfect place to hang out if you have a bit of a layover. Great wine and the food isn't expensive! Penne and cheese for 7$
Although long walk, I like that Terminals C and D are connected, and about four United Clubs in between them!
Chris ChandlerSeptember 23, 2012The story goes: George Washington (middle name Dulles) built this airport out of cherry trees and freedom during the Great Depression. The movie Soul Plane provides a historically accurate portrayal.
Vasundhara RayOctober 4, 2014Although they have free wifi, I found it somewhat difficult to access. After trying for quite sometime I was able to.
- One of my favorite US airports. Nice restaurants, good gift shopping and most importantly free wifi.
Ha1thamFebruary 5, 2018Great airport, its old but the design is well thought of, clean bathrooms everywhere. 👍🏼
Tina Go HokiesJune 5, 2013Have a great flight and don't be a stressed traveler! If your flight is delayed, getting angry won't make it un-delayed!
Tolga OksayFebruary 18, 2014Waited for 5 and a half hours caused by delay to Newark. Great airport! Going each gate is really easy! And the safety is also great!
- No road signs tell you how to Econ Parking from Departure zones. Take Daily Lot 1 Exit, go past it, make a right, next right, next left, then watch for road signs on right. Near gas & fire stations.
Lori GreenfieldSeptember 1, 2015COSI is the best place to grab something quick for breakfast. Reasonable pricing for an airport, and the croissant sandwiches are huge and are very good!
To get to C concourse, take the people mover to concourse D and then walk to your C gate. Likely same or less walking and no trains, escalators or stairs.
The KLM lounge now offers a pesca-pescatarian choice. It's about time.
Dulles is the largest airport for no discernible reason I have ever visited. There are several restaurant options, and the airport is nice enough. It is a huge airport, though.
Air france lounge in A (on the end nearest B) is lovely. Quiet, good food, gracious. And available to anyone who belongs to Delta Skyclub too!
Schedule yourself around rush hour the morning and late afternoon traffic around hear is a full-on methadone withdrawal induced NIGHTMARE.
Please make sure your traveling dogs are trained. Not fun having 3 dogs getting into a barking contest in the main terminal. Other than that it’s a gorgeous terminal.
Raquel HenrySeptember 3, 2012Really nice airport. I love the mini gallery once you enter Gate C. There is now free wifi so no use to paying for AT&T or the other one.
Jacob CanfieldApril 21, 2013The "diamond lane" tip in the baggage claim is not always open, so don't depend on it. From start to finish, it took us 46 minutes (timed by my iPhone) to get through security and to our gate in C.
Arnie KappelerOctober 11, 2016Who says IAD is crowded? Not me. Especially when your flight gets in at 2:30 a.m. Easy out.
Deyla Roisah FadhilahNovember 6, 2012Arrived safely at 10 am, 29th Sept 2012 after 24 hours flight =) No need to worry about transport from airport to other places as there were many public transport waiting outside.
California tortilla is a great value. 8 bucks for a huge burrito bowl
Find the PotBelly Sandwich shop in the United Terminal and bring a bag of chocolate chip cookies to your destination. Everyone will love you for it.
One of the most futuristic looking airports in the USA, and fittingly bares some resemblance with some of the local subway stations' architecture
If you are taking a flight that will mean you need to pass through security before 5am...get there extra early. The beefed up Security crew doesn't come online till about 5am!- Dulles IAD Airport ParkingJanuary 5, 2022If you're flying in or out of the Washington Dulles International Airport, we are your best alternative for parking at rates much lower than onsite IAD airport parking. Read more
Dane KantnerJune 4, 2010The new AeroTrain between terminals is slower than the "mobile lounge" by 10 mins; You can still take the mobile lounge. If in C/D across from gate D14. On the other side between A/B concourse (A8)
Dragos IJune 14, 2014If you take United and get stuck overnight (very likely with United) make sure you pick up an overnight lot from them. Check their luggage claim office.
Spoon CarvalhoJune 12, 2017Huge Airport. Make sure you use the tram system to get from terminal to terminal.
Get Global Entry, otherwise get ready to stand in an hour plus immigration line for international arrivals.
DoubleTree by HiltonOctober 10, 2011Travel is a great excuse to clean out your purse! Getting rid of clutter in your carry-on bag will allow Transportation Security Officers to get a clear X-ray of your bag and save you time.
JD MaloneSeptember 9, 2017Security here is a nightmare. Arrive plenty early for your flight or you will be screaming by the time you board your flight.
One of the best structured airports allowing incoming & outgoing passengers in one directions. It resembles the Chennai, India airport.
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
1 Saarinen Cir (at Dulles Access Rd)
Dulles, VA 20166
United States
Dulles, VA 20166
United States
Washington Dulles International Airport is a public airport in Dulles, Virginia, 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(703) 572-2700
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"Crazy huge bus/train/shuttle. It's a must ride at least once thru Dulles."
Ian Tarasevitsch
"Ignore all previous tips. Several new restaurants and many of the old ones are gone. Much needed improvement. BRB burger has an excellent black bean burger and their other burgers looked good."
John Vinson
"Good mushroom Swiss burger and ceasar salad,,, get the hefeweizen"
Kimberly Reid
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