Blog Post
Getting to The Capital Region
Maggi Smit • 3 January 2018
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
This major travel hub just 26 miles from downtown DC supports domestic and international air travel on a wide variety of airlines — more than 30, in fact. Dulles boasts one of the fastest security processing times in the US with numerous Passport Kiosks and offers a Customs mobile app to help expedite completing forms.
Aside from being a world-class travel facility, Dulles offers fantastic amenities including a variety of high-end retail outlets, award-winning restaurants and spa services.
Other Dulles highlights include speedy AeroTrain service to move between terminals, the Silver Line Express bus connecting Dulles with Metrorail, free WiFi and charging stations, and online duty-free shopping.
With nonstop service from London on British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic; nonstop service from Manchester on United Airlines; nonstop service from Dublin on Aer Lingus and United Airlines there has never been an easier time to visit the Capital Region!
Visit the Washington Dulles IAD website
To plan your perfect Capital Region holiday call us on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com
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