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In the VA 20166 ZIP code, Dulles International Airport is about 27 miles (43.4 kilometers) from the center of Washington DC. The most direct route traveling from the city center is the Dulles Access Road, which runs directly to the airport and takes 30-40 minutes.

An alternative route is to take the I-66 out of the city, taking exit 53 north on Sully Road, which runs to the airport; this route takes 45-60 minutes.

If you're traveling from outside Washington DC, the I-95 connects the capital to the other major east-coast cities and connects to the I-66 for the airport via the I-495 loop road that encircles DC. Traveling from further west, the main routes into the region are the I-66 itself and the I-270, which also connects to the airport via the I-495 and I-66.

Dulles Airport

All concourses lead on from one another beyond the main terminal building, so it’s easy to find your way around. If you do need any help, look out for the Airport Ambassadors in their yellow and blue uniforms or the Travelers Aid team. Either can be found at information desks and throughout the airport.

If you have any advance inquiries about special assistance, for example, it's often best to contact your airline first. For any other questions, you can call Dulles Airport customer services on (+1) 703-572-2700.

• Short-term parking

• Long-term parking

• Economy parking

• Valet parking services

• Covered parking garages

• Cell phone lot

• Accessible parking

• Electric vehicle charging stations

• Complimentary tire inflation and jump starts

• Train connections and bus stations

• 24/7 free airport shuttle buses and Aerotrain

• Rental car center

• CLEAR and TSA PreCheck

• Nearby hotels

• Hotel shuttles

• Airline lounges including shower facilities

• USO lounge

• Shopping

  • Gifts and souvenirs

  • Duty free

  • Fashion apparel, luggage and accessories

  • Jewelry

  • Cosmetics

  • Gadgets, technology and entertainment

  • Books and newsstands

• Drinks

  • Coffee shops

  • Bar

  • Wine bar

• Food

  • Restaurants

  • Fast food and snacks

  • American, Mexican, French, Asian and Italian food

  • Bakeries, desserts and yogurt

  • Deli, sandwiches and subs

• Art program

• Live music performances

• Spa

• Interfaith chapel

• Smoking lounges

• Nursing stations

• Children's play area

• Pet relief areas

• Airport Ambassadors

• Travelers Aid

• ATMs

• Currency exchange

• Meeting spaces

• WiFi

• Lost and found

Enjoy the airport arts program

Dulles International Airport exhibits a range of artwork and performances all-year-round to celebrate the creativity and beauty of the Washington DC region.

This ranges from installations specific to the area to rotating temporary exhibitions featuring local subjects, by local artists and local schoolchildren.

There are historical displays like the record-holding, human-powered Daedalus 87 aircraft and popular live entertainment performances by musicians, singers and dancers, including a classical music series throughout November. Check with the Dulles International Arts Program website for the latest information on performances.

Opportunities to unwind before flying

Everyone unwinds differently, so Dulles Airport provides a range of options to suit all preferences. The Be Relax Spa has concessions on Concourses A and B to provide simple, quick massages and beauty treatments that are easy to fit into limited time at the airport; there are back, neck and hand massages as well as manicures, pedicures and facials available, plus a shower to freshen up afterwards.

A very different kind of wind-down is available for younger travelers at the FunWay play area. It’s a great way to exhaust young passengers before they fly and there are plenty of seating points and charging stations around for parents to use.

Unusually for a modern airport, Dulles also offers smoking lounges inside the terminal building if you don’t want to go back outside to smoke. You’ll have to pay a small fee, but you won’t have to go back through security to get back to your traveling party.

Browse the airport shopping

Concourse B is the place to go shopping for a great selection of high-end brand names.

You can find fashion apparel and accessories from Michael Kors and Vera Bradley, luggage from Coach and Tumi, jewelry from Landau, gifts from Swarovski and cosmetics from Estee Lauder, MAC, Kiehl's and L'Occitane.

Concourse A, which is in the same satellite building, also offers Burberry, Erwin Pearl and Montblanc stores. Of course, the airport also offers plenty of bookstores and general apparel for essentials or forgotten items of clothing.

Relax in an airline lounge

One of the best ways to wait out a delay or layover is inside an airline lounge; few passengers realize you can buy a day membership for most of the lounges at IAD.

There are plenty of options at Dulles Airport, with all of them providing a comfortable member's lounge, free snacks and drinks, WiFi, newspapers and TVs. The lounges that stand out are those provided by Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France, since they all have the luxury of shower facilities, which is something a rarity in modern airports.

Find the best airport restaurants

You can find some exceptional fine-dining experiences and delicious local flavors throughout the various concourses at IAD.

Wolfgang Puck has been establishing restaurants at many an airport, including, of course, Dulles. Its internationally influenced menu sports a variety of Italian, Asian and American dishes. Local outfit, Chef Geoff's, is all about superbly crafted American favorites, with the burgers a top choice, whilst another DC favorite, &pizza, serves up bespoke quick-cooked pizzas.

For something a little different, though, it has to be Bistro Atelier for all the flavors and quirks of a French bistro amidst the busy surroundings of an American airport.