Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC is four hours behind Bristol and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRS to IAD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRS and IAD:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
R 4,594 is the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,775. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BRS to IAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights that take off from Bristol Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near IAD if you're on a late Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Washington DC in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to IAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another standout 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.
