Flying from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Brussels's main base, Brussels Airport (BRU), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
8 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Brussels. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Take your pick of 9 direct services each week. United Airlines operates a 10:15am departure between BRU and IAD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to IAD, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reach your destination without the detour from Brussels Airport (BRU). Nonstop flights from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can be booked from here.
When leaving from BRU, you can take a direct flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines.
United is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BRU to IAD.
Brussels Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 83.61% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to IAD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BRU is about 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and IAD are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to IAD flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78%.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near IAD and shut your eyes sooner:
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport is RM1,664. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,209. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Brussels to IAD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Brussels to IAD.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). June is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Brussels to IAD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Washington DC
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Washington Dulles International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Washington DC:
Your Washington DC visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres northeast to Philadelphia to check off its popular sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.