Travelling from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Washington DC is five hours behind Belfast. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to IAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Belfast to IAD that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BFS and IAD include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
68% of flights that take off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport, check out these options when leaving from George Best Belfast City Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Belfast to IAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near IAD and get cosy, quick:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
From Washington Dulles International Airport, central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport is ₹ 64,407. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 73,635. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to IAD if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Washington DC. May is when most people book flights from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Belfast to IAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Washington Dulles International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are attractions you won't want to skip in Washington DC.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 225 kilometres northeast to Philadelphia to check off its leading sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are among its highlights.
