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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Dulles
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater recommend this place
"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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Marcelo VellosoApril 9, 2015They've really sped up the security checkin if you're lucky enough to get in the faster lane.
Jasmine LawrenceMay 16, 2013This airport is so bright and clean! There is art everywhere and it is very spacious.
Copa says it’s in section 3, but go in through the section 2 area.
Getting through customs here is always a mess. Takes longer than any other airport I've been through.
Arel MoodieNovember 5, 2010The shoe shine by the united Checkin is amazing! If you get "the best" option the guy uses of flame torch for a shine you wouldn't believe
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.
They have these big giant metal things with wings that fly!! Like magic.- Rob MendezNovember 28, 2011If 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. :-)
The B Gates food court has an indoor smoking lounge right next to it, forcing diners to have exposure to the awful, second smoke sneaking in from the lounge. Take your meal to your gate.
Indoor Pet Relief Area across from gate D10. No need to leave security. It's small but sanitary and does the job. All airports should have this.
WaltMay 19, 2011Want to see happy? Go to baggage claim 15 and watch the international flight reunions and the kids play with racial blindness and kindness.
Prepare to be wowed by the overwhelming sense of customer service across the entire staff! A+ experience! Oh wait, that's Disney World.
Food and Shops at IAD AirportFebruary 28, 2013"Like" and "Follow" the Dulles Airport Food and Shops to get the inside scoop on sales and promotions at the airport. Twitter @IADFoodandShops www.Facebook.com/dullesfoodandshops.com
Ian ChinDecember 2, 2019I don’t think there is a greater distance between check-in and the gates in the USA than in Dulles. Plan accordingly.
Rami IsmailSeptember 30, 2016Distance between terminals is larger than one might think when walking.
Harry's has it's own amber ale and is only place outside of security to meet for cocktails
Andru MahigaMay 26, 2012Those huge shuttles transporting people in between terminals are pretty awesome. Theyre like a hybrid between a train and a bus.
Take off your Nike FuelBand or Fitbit at TSA pre. Detectors are super sensitive.
Even if you're not Pre-Check, always go through TSA in the middle of the terminal...NEVER a wait!
Parinitha MarnekarAugust 20, 2014Take the Empire shuttle service at ground transportation.. Very dependable and punctual..
While in town catch a special advance movie screening with txtmovieclub.com. Text message invites too special advance movie screenings!
Bry BecklesMay 9, 2012Has great options to get from one side to the other! Free shuttles that run every 1/2 hour!!
Fastest way to D concourse from the main terminal is the People Mover, not the train. 👬👬🚚🚚
If you're stuck in small airplane part of concourse A for a while, take the escalators towards B. There are far better amenities & quiet in the Int'l section of A.
Thomas BJuly 27, 2013On time as usual. I try to fly with SAS as much as I can. Good food, service and wonderful stewardesses. :-)
To print your united boarding pass - Go to Ground level - you have kiosks there near the exit (close to the hotel phones)
Heather Peterson ShorbJuly 23, 2012Be sure you know how many stops youre making before you decide to take Super Shuttle. It took forever to get to our hotel! The extra for a taxi would be with it.
The Washington Flyer service is quick and easy for taking you to Dulles.
If you have to get on the people mover, move to the front and don't jam up the back so others can get on
Carlene ReidApril 3, 2013Give yourseld plenty of time...economy parking, ticketing, security, tram, to gate can take atleast 1 hour.
WOW!!! I am impressed with now quick it took for my cousin and I to go through TSASecurity just now! #😬👍
Shelly NYCAugust 4, 2011Get your breakfast at five guys, they cook your eggs when you order, not the eggy masses that sit under an orange light all morning like other spots
Nothing takes the edge off an early morning flight like the walk of shame breakfast burrito at DC-3 (B gates)
Behind the gates there are huge planes that take you to many places around the world, don't miss them!
Damion WhiteApril 23, 2012Look for the Space Shuttle Discovery if you land from the S/SW... Kinda cool to see it just sitting there.
Leave lots and lots of time to clear security. It's very slow. The train doesn't go to the D terminal and doesn't really go to C either, it goes a couple hundred yards past and you have to walk back.
Parit YadavJuly 29, 2013Shared cab service is excellent. Cabbie drops you to the door and does not ask for a tip.
If you see Jared Brown, please welcome him with a big hug. Buy him some coffee too.
Heads up.. IAD to JFK and back is $49 during the week on JetBlue. I'll be here a lot more often.
Kristin MatthewsMarch 22, 2012If you're looking for a world class advertising agency check out Tier10 Marketing, located right around the corner.
Seats in Terminal B are super comfy to sit in...super UN-comfy to sleep in.
My family lovingly deemed the A concourse "A-gate hell". Always something going wrong here...
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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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Places inside Washington Dulles International Airport
"Crazy huge bus/train/shuttle. It's a must ride at least once thru Dulles."
Ian Tarasevitsch
"Excellent vegetarian and vegan options available at California Tortillia (near Gate C-19). My favorite: No Meato Burrito (w/o Sunset Sauce)!"
William Daroff
"Good mushroom Swiss burger and ceasar salad,,, get the hefeweizen"
Kimberly Reid
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