Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DCA to DXB flight.
Travelling during a peak month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and DXB:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, R 6,300 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,368. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DCA to DXB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DCA to DXB.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DCA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Dubai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to DXB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates you should also see. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
