Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC four hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to IAD start at 07:10 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:35 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from 56 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LHR to IAD flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, so jetting to Washington DC (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
With a dependable 91.74% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to IAD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and IAD:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, C$536 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$823. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to IAD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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 as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to IAD.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel near IAD if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Washington DC. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to IAD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.