Travelling from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Explore your options for heading out from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
The timezone in Abuja is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Washington DC to ABV. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and ABV include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Touching down on a late flight from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Collect your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near ABV. Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place will have you turning in quicker.
Grab the keys to a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Abuja and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
RM2,111 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Return flights start at RM3,604. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to ABV. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), while June is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Abuja based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to ABV plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
More about Abuja
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abuja right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Jabi Lake, Abuja panoramic view and Aso Rock are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Abuja itinerary.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Abuja, now it's time to explore other corners of Nigeria. Travel around 177 kilometres north to Kaduna to tick off its top attractions. From AREWA House to Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Zaria is another essential stop in Nigeria and is around 241 kilometres north of Abuja. No trip is complete without dropping by St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock.
