Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is ten hours behind Dhaka.
Give yourself enough time to make your DAC to Washington DC flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from DAC to Washington DC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
DAC is about 16 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near DAC. Whether you have an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
When it comes to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.82% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Washington DC
R 10,780 is currently the best price for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC flight. Return flight tickets start at R 17,298. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from DAC to Washington DC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Follow your own route with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from DAC to Washington DC.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. After your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near IAD. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your DAC to Washington DC flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt make picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from IAD one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Hop off your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC and head for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Washington DC is around 48 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and typically takes 50 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near BWI. Get comfortable at one of these options after your DAC to Washington DC flight:
Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are reliable rental providers.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from BWI about two weeks ahead of your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Washington DC
Plan your trip to Washington DC during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAC to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Washington DC
After booking your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Washington DC, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Washington DC:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The White House, White House Historical Association and National Mall are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Washington DC itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions 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. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
