Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC five hours behind Vienna.
Take your pick of eight weekly Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. The 10:35 departure with Austrian is the earliest you can take. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 11:10.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your VIE to IAD flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Austrian. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Austrian has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Austrian is the most punctual carrier offering VIE to IAD flights. An exceptional 86.05% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
AED 1,329 is the lowest price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 2,174. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VIE to IAD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights taking off from Vienna International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it takes around 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Vienna 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).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 322 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.