Flying from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base (XPL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base (XPL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. 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.
Palmerola Air Base is located in Comayagua. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 2 hours behind Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to XPL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak months like July or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Washington DC to XPL leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is about 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 51 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Washington DC to XPL? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near XPL instead:
Getting from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to central Comayagua
Palmerola Air Base Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Comayagua. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport, C$269 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$634. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Washington DC to XPL. You're more likely to score a great deal and have more options for departure times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Washington DC to XPL. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Comayagua, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Washington DC to XPL for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Comayagua to range from 18ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Comayagua
After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Palmerola Air Base Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Comayagua:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Central Plaza Leon Alvarado, Museo José Santos Guardiola and Iglesia de la Merced are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Comayagua itinerary.
