Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located 42km (26 miles) west of Washington.

To/From the Airport: Taxis, buses and cars for rent are available from the car rental desk.

Features: Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change and Internet kiosks are situated throughout the airport. Mobile phone hire is available on Concourse B. Eating and drinking: A wide variety of bars, restaurants, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, ice cream parlours and cafés are available. Shopping: A wide variety of retail outlets are available throughout the airport. Duty-free is available in the main terminal and on concourses B, C and D. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lockers are not currently available. Luggage trolleys and a porter service are available throughout the airport. Lost property is handled by the Washington Dulles International Airport Police (tel: 703 572 2954)

Contact(s): 703 572 2700

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