Flying from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Harrisburg and Washington DC are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from MDT to IAD start from 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:59 with United Airlines. In total, there are 23 weekly Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your MDT to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Washington DC (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
United is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating MDT to IAD flights is United. Its services land as scheduled 77.18% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MDT and IAD:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
At the moment, R 2,181 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,943. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MDT to IAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MDT to IAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
MDT is located at One Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Harrisburg International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Harrisburg to Harrisburg International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MDT:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
When reserving your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDT to IAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
