Travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Lagos.
Flights from LOS to IAD start from 23:50 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LOS to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates LOS to IAD flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 79.59% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LOS and IAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 523 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 852 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from LOS to IAD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LOS to IAD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, 64.68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Murtala Muhammed International Airport from central Lagos, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LOS:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IAD if you're on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Washington DC in January.
Book your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LOS to IAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its top attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.