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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Dulles
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater
"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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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.
Brian HSeptember 30, 2011TSA is a new low. Add at least an hour for standing in lines. If your lucky you'll get a little extra groping from one of them. No tipping please!!
Security lines ramp up between 1:30 and 2 on weekdays and they take forever during that process! Go extra early for flights between 2 & 3!
Nicole DillonMarch 20, 2012Free Internet. Seems pretty clean & the security had enough workers to accommodate the flow of people. Variety of food too!
Harry's has it's own amber ale and is only place outside of security to meet for cocktails
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.
Take off your Nike FuelBand or Fitbit at TSA pre. Detectors are super sensitive.
Scott MontgomeryMay 10, 2013If you have a flight out of Dulles, give yourself plenty of time from arrival to gate. Getting through TSA security is an hour or longer!!!
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
Copa says it’s in section 3, but go in through the section 2 area.
Fastest way to D concourse from the main terminal is the People Mover, not the train. 👬👬🚚🚚
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
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.
Marcelo VellosoApril 9, 2015They've really sped up the security checkin if you're lucky enough to get in the faster lane.
Rami IsmailSeptember 30, 2016Distance between terminals is larger than one might think when walking.
Andru MahigaMay 26, 2012Those huge shuttles transporting people in between terminals are pretty awesome. Theyre like a hybrid between a train and a bus.
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
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!!
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.
Even if you're not Pre-Check, always go through TSA in the middle of the terminal...NEVER a wait!
Possibly the most inefficient international airport east of the Mississippi River in the arrival immigrations sector.
Don't buy from the newsstand (apparently named "newsstand") by baggage claim #4. Mixed nuts, jerky, and a water for over $15. Gfy.
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.
Always helpful, but super expensive places to eat as expected. Only experience is with international flights
Thomas BJuly 27, 2013On time as usual. I try to fly with SAS as much as I can. Good food, service and wonderful stewardesses. :-)
Parinitha MarnekarAugust 20, 2014Take the Empire shuttle service at ground transportation.. Very dependable and punctual..
WOW!!! I am impressed with now quick it took for my cousin and I to go through TSASecurity just now! #😬👍
To print your united boarding pass - Go to Ground level - you have kiosks there near the exit (close to the hotel phones)
Damion WhiteApril 23, 2012Look for the Space Shuttle Discovery if you land from the S/SW... Kinda cool to see it just sitting there.
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
If you see Jared Brown, please welcome him with a big hug. Buy him some coffee too.
Kristin MatthewsMarch 22, 2012If you're looking for a world class advertising agency check out Tier10 Marketing, located right around the corner.
Getting through customs here is always a mess. Takes longer than any other airport I've been through.
Well, like others said, the best place on this airport is FIVE GUYS. Also, other thing to avoid about this airport: UNITED AIRLINES, they will always screw you up !
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.
Behind the gates there are huge planes that take you to many places around the world, don't miss them!
Parit YadavJuly 29, 2013Shared cab service is excellent. Cabbie drops you to the door and does not ask for a tip.
Carlene ReidApril 3, 2013Give yourseld plenty of time...economy parking, ticketing, security, tram, to gate can take atleast 1 hour.
Umman KhawajaAugust 4, 2014Take silver line express shuttle in upper pick up ramp, not the lower ramp for hotel/rental shuttle.
Nothing takes the edge off an early morning flight like the walk of shame breakfast burrito at DC-3 (B gates)
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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
"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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