Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 10 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Washington DC is five hours behind Rome and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 33 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 04:10 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 15:40 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your FCO to IAD flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. When you're ready to start your Washington DC vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is ITA Airways.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FCO to IAD flights is United Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and IAD:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
C$448 is the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$655. These prices may change based on demand.
Book three months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to IAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're coming in on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near IAD:
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For the best deal, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.