Flying from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
2 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight.
Washington DC and Nassau (where Lynden Pindling International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Choose from 7 direct services a week between Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). This is the most popular route, with American Airlines offering a 8:10am departure from DCA to NAS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to NAS.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Fly without interruptions from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) operate from here.
When leaving from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport with American Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between DCA and NAS is American Airlines.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 77.05% of the time.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) plane ticket with departures from here.
You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to NAS with United Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of IAD.
On the IAD to NAS route, United Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
With 68.75% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport.
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Buckle up and take off from BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to NAS plane tickets.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Southwest Airlines from BWI to NAS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Southwest Airlines.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport is 63 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 250 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). Plan your visit to Nassau in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Washington DC to NAS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nassau to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Lynden Pindling International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Nassau
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Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Beautiful beach, Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis are must-do's during your Nassau adventure.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Lucaya is just one of the many cities in the Bahamas waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nassau. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include St. Paul's Methodist Church, Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy and Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the Bahamas, head for Freeport, about 209 kilometres north-west of Nassau. Shark Alley, Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
