Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Your LGW to IAD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and IAD:
Dublin Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
263 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 433 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to IAD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to IAD.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without experiencing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.