26 miles (42 km) from the city centre. 29 million passengers in 2025
How
Route
Time
Cost
Subway
Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center
about 53m
standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024
How
Route
Train
MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 26.3 million passengers in 2024
How
Route
Cost
Subway
Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways
Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance
Frequently asked questions
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is served by Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). When you search from Washington, D.C. on ZebraFlights, we include all of them.
What are the shortest and longest nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. on this page?
Orlando is the quickest at about 2h 20m, and Rome is the longest at about 8h 45m.
Which international destinations can I fly to nonstop from Washington, D.C.?
Of the destinations covered here, Cancún, London, Dublin, Paris and Rome have nonstop service from Washington, D.C. as of October 2026.
Do I need a passport for international flights from Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Every international trip needs a valid passport, and some destinations also need an advance travel authorisation, such as the UK ETA. Each destination page lists the current entry rules for US citizens.