Washington Dulles International Airport

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Washington Dulles International Airport is an airport named after John Foster Dulles, consisting of three terminals and four runways. The airport is a hub for United Airlines. Washington Dulles International Airport is Washington D.C.’s main international airport, Washington Reagan National Airport and Baltimore/Washington Airport are mainly used for domestic flights.

Washington D.C. does not have an international airport, however there are three airports in close proximity of the capital of the United States. You can choose between two airports in Virginia (Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Reagan National Airport) and one airport in Maryland (Baltimore/Washington Airport).

Where is Washington Dulles International Airport situated?

The airport is located in the state of Virginia west of the capital Washington D.C.. You can reach the airport by car via State Route 267 (Dulles Access Road) and State Route 28.

How many terminals does Washington Dulles International Airport have?

The airport consists of a main terminal (boarding gates H/Z) and two satellite terminals (Concourses A/B and Concourses C/D). Main Terminal has two floors, Arrivals Level – Baggage Claim / Ground Transportation & Parking on the ground floor and Departures Level – Ticketing / Check-In on the first floor. The terminals of Washington Dulles International Airport are connected to each other by means of an automated people mover called AeroTrain. This AeroTrain runs from boarding gates B via the main terminal (boarding gates H/Z) to Concourse A and Concourse C.

A good alternative for flying to or from Washington Dulles International Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United States.

Airport
Distance
Washington Reagan National Airport 38km
Baltimore/Washington Airport 72km

Which airlines fly from and to Washington Dulles International Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • United Airlines brand logo
    United Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines brand logo
    Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines brand logo
    American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines brand logo
    Alaska Airlines
  • Saudia brand logo
    Saudia
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Washington Dulles International Airport.

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