Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lome Airport (LFW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 55 minutes.
Lome is five hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are three Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 20:40 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:40 with Ethiopian Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IAD to LFW flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Lome (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Togo!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating IAD to LFW flights, Ethiopian Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and LFW:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lome Airport (LFW)
At the moment, RM3,390 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM5,209. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IAD to LFW, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from IAD to LFW is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Lome Airport (LFW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LFW instead:
Explore beyond Lome and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Lome Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Hertz.
Reserving your vehicle from Lome Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Lome Airport (LFW)
November is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lome in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lome Airport for March if you want to visit Lome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to LFW in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Togo
Lome has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Togo just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north of Lome, a trip to Sokodé will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Grande Mosquée de Sokodé, Musee regional de Sokode and Cathédrale Sainte Thérèse de l'enfant Jesus.
Any trip to Togo wouldn't be complete without a stop in Kara. Koutammakou is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 386 kilometres north of Lome.
