Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC eight hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Every week, there are ten Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. To be on board early, select the 10:10 Etihad Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 10:45 with Etihad Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your AUH to IAD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Etihad Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers AUH to IAD flights is Etihad Airways. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.13% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between AUH and IAD include:
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, R 7,761 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 16,627. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUH to IAD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to IAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AUH:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Washington DC. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to IAD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
