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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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  • Luiz A.
    Luiz AraujoMarch 17, 2013
    Leaving Washington DC to the airport by metro + shuttle? Leave at least 4 hours ahead or you may lose your flight!
  • Lauren Y.
    Lauren YNovember 9, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Pick up your friend at departures to avoid the rush. Just tell them to go upstairs.
  • Michael P.
    Michael PatinoJune 17, 2010
    Subway is the best thing to grab before an early A.M. cross-country flight. I grab a foot-long sub so I can eat it at lunch time East Coast time (somewhere above the Rockies).
  • Kelly T.
    Kelly T.November 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Monday morning 7:00 AM flight after Thanksgiving: start of security line through x-ray machines totaled 35 minutes. Plan accordingly!
  • Chanel H.
    Chanel HendersonNovember 13, 2013
    Outlets above each seat by the entrance to H gate shuttles if you need to charge phones and laptops!
  • Jennifer
    JenniferAugust 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Somedays I feel like a real ninja and I can do anything I put my mind to. That and the sassy pants don't hurt
  • Jaime W.
    Jaime WojdowskiOctober 17, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    If you think this place is a pain, you should have been here before the train to the terminals was built and you still had to ride in a moving room from out of Star Wars.
  • Aaron N.
    Aaron NelsonJuly 28, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    With this new K9 screening procedure, the lines now move VERY fast.
  • Omar a.heart icon on user image
    Omar al-D 🇶🇦April 23, 2015
    Free wifi - grab something to eat from five guys before you get on the plane!
  • Fredrik S.heart icon on user image
    Fredrik SelarpAugust 19, 2014
    Vino Volo is very nice place to hang out while waiting for your flight.
  • William G.
    William GunnFebruary 3, 2016
    Distance from the curb to C6, 1.1 miles, 30 minutes with no security wait. When they shut down Precheck, they force you through the regular screening.
  • Hans-Henrik T O.
    This is about the most worn down, drab and sad airport I've ever been to, and I've seen a few in Africa and Eastern Europe as well.
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HaackOctober 11, 2014
    The silver line bus to Whiele-Reston East Station leaves just outside door 4. Takes about 15 min and costs $5.
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KitcesOctober 14, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    California Tortilla located in terminal C. Can even take shuttle to terminal C & walk to Terminal D if that's where your flight is. :-)
  • Ted F.heart icon on user image
    Ted FujimotoFebruary 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Give yourself a lot of extra time. First it can take forever to get to the airport. Then a lot of time to get to your gate. Everything is spread out.
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SmallAugust 1, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Trying to pick people up at the arrival gates can be frustrating. The airport police don't consistently enforce posted directions and rules.
  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven AndrophyFebruary 15, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    If you're flying out of C, D, or Z and have some time, take the train to A or B for better food/shopping options.
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DoodyMay 12, 2012
    Of your flight is early and you have a hankering for an AMAZING breakfast sandwich, hit up Five Guys! YUM.
  • Nicki W.heart icon on user image
    Nicki WrightFebruary 25, 2013
    If you're picking up, watch for the cell phone lot early and carefully-small sign and well before the airport.
  • Kate F.heart icon on user image
    Kate FanFebruary 12, 2015
    Fast and free wifi.. Even good for FaceTime or Skype call...
  • Lorenzo S.
    Lorenzo SorianoMarch 29, 2013
    The best TSA treatment I have ever had in a U.S. airport; congratulations you are the best!
  • Jessy S.
    Jessy SchinglerJanuary 24, 2012
    Cheapest way into the District is the 5A bus line by door 4 lower level. $6 to go to Rosslyn or L'enfant metro station downtown.
  • David J.
    David JenkinsMarch 23, 2013
    Be VERY careful if you have a close connection late at night here coming from out of country. They seem ill-equipped to deal both at Immigration and TSA. Almost missed my flight w/ 1.5 hrs.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJune 23, 2015
    Old, big, tons of construction in and around. Get there early.
  • Mohammed G.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed GhaithJuly 23, 2016
    It was well organized and everything went smoothly 👌
  • Jennifer T.
    Jennifer TaylorSeptember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    By far the least efficient and worst airport in the National Capital Region. Use BWI or Reagan if feasible. Otherwise, plan on long security lines at any time of day on any day of the week.
  • Aiden K.heart icon on user image
    Aiden KirchnerMay 31, 2017
    Lots of Airport Staff there to help guide you in the right direction.
  • S K.
    S KDecember 27, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Horrible. Security lines are long & disorganized-even if you have Premier privileges-and once you finally get thru, you have to take a tram and then walk the length of a marathon to get to your gate.
  • connie g.
    connie grohAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    needs a priority lane for passengers with connecting flights when entering here from an international flight to make a connection within a couple of hours
  • Dave A.
    Dave AndersonJuly 1, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The terminal designs and distance you will have to walk is extra
  • Sean O.
    Sean O'HanlonNovember 21, 2011
    Do you care about Energy Security and/or the Environment? Let your airline know via Twitter that you want to fly on domestically produced #biofuels!
  • Catia D.heart icon on user image
    Catia DaSilvaFebruary 5, 2015
    Clean and friendly people
  • Alex L.heart icon on user image
    Alex Lazo VasquezNovember 20, 2014
    Huge airport. Shuttles around the different gates run every 4 mins. Very convenient.
  • Luís
    LuísNovember 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Use the toilets before Border Control on arrival or risk the lengthy queue!
  • Maíra L.
    Maíra LarangeiraNovember 30, 2012
    Free Wi-fi and it will even work inside the airplane! Enjoy! United club's wi-fi works
  • Kate R.heart icon on user image
    Kate RitchieJuly 1, 2022
    Been here 25+ times
    Between c and d gates there’s a set of food kiosks and restaurants if you hate waiting in long Starbucks lines.
  • Heather P.
    Heather PoirierSeptember 26, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    And we're off! Well, off later this afternoon to a literary festival. I'm here early to get some work done.
  • Jasmine L.heart icon on user image
    Jasmine LawrenceMay 16, 2013
    This airport is so bright and clean! There is art everywhere and it is very spacious.
  • Glen
    GlenJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    If departing out of Z gates, then be sure to grab a bite to eat before getting to the terminal. The choices are wretched there.
  • luke r.
    luke reynoldsOctober 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't take SuperShuttle...you may have to wait 30-60 minutes for a van even with a reservation. Take the MetroBus or WashingtonFlyer bus to Metrorail instead....its cheaper and faster to the city.
  • Jordan S.
    Jordan SporeNovember 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal D still uses the Star Wars moonwalkers. As novel as they once were, making a flight at D is more difficult because of the moonwalkers.
  • Ruben G.
    Ruben GonzalesJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Chipotle stopped serving breakfast! Sure their eggs were always mad runny but free range chorizo!? Yum. Drop a complaint to chipotle.com.
  • Doc
    DocAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Wait until after 4:30 and it clears out. Good wine selection. Senator Lounge buffet has hot and cold items.
  • Ela L.
    Ela LockeNovember 17, 2012
    Wonderful airport, clean, and the train system takes you easily to baggage claim/ ground transportation
  • Umman K.
    Umman KhawajaAugust 4, 2014
    Words every language understands: taxi, okay, sex, pizza. I will come up with more.
  • bee s.heart icon on user image
    bee shanSeptember 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    there's a designed smoking area right next to gate B73. also enjoy the smoothie across the hall.
  • Jim P.
    Jim PrendergastJanuary 13, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    They have these big giant metal things with wings that fly!! Like magic.
  • Andy C.
    Andy CarvinApril 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Go thru security entrance on the lower level, by the arrivals area. The line there is so much faster than the main entrance.
  • Rob M.
    Rob MendezNovember 28, 2011
    If the security lines by the baggage claim area are too long and you don't have many bags, someone usually comes by and takes you to the employee checkpoint instead. :-)
  • Matt L.
    Matt LynchJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Prepare to be wowed by the overwhelming sense of customer service across the entire staff! A+ experience! Oh wait, that's Disney World.
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