Flying from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Abuja.
To ensure you catch your ABV to IAD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ABV and IAD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Cairo Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
$853 is currently the best price for a one-way Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,424. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ABV to IAD if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ABV to IAD.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
When it comes to Abuja Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Abuja to Abuja Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ABV? If you're boarding an early flight from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near IAD if you're taking a late Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Washington Dulles Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Washington DC in February.
When booking your flight from Abuja Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABV to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.