Flying from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Stuttgart is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Stuttgart Airport is located in Stuttgart, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to STR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Whether you're eager to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to STR.
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and STR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to STR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a popular transfer point.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near STR and turn in quicker:
Grab a Stuttgart Airport rental car and discover Stuttgart and beyond with your own wheels. Flex To Go, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Stuttgart. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport is $532. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $851. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to STR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport (STR). June is the peak month for travel to Stuttgart. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Stuttgart is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to STR flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Stuttgart
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Stuttgart Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stuttgart:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are attractions you won't want to skip in Stuttgart.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Stuttgart, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 193 kilometres east to Munich to tick off its top attractions. From Münchner Oktoberfest to Marienplatz and Theresienwiese, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Wiesbaden is another essential stop in Germany and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart. No journey is complete without visiting Holocaust Memorial, Das Badhaus Health, SPA & Wellness and Rheinsteig | Start- & Zielpunkt Wiesbaden.