Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 9 hours 15 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC five hours behind Barcelona.
Each week, there are nine Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 11:15 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:45 with United Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to IAD flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BCN to IAD flights, with 87.5% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and IAD:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, R 4,991 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,635. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to IAD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel near IAD if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to IAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.