Dulles International Airport, Virginia

Dulles International Airport came into existence in 1962 and is located in Dulles City, Virginia, in the United States. It is considered to have the most international flights in the Mid-Atlantic. There are more than 41 airlines serving the airport through which you can travel to over 140 destinations (85 domestic and 55 international) and also a hub for United Airlines. More than 60,000 passengers travel through the airport daily.

Dulles International Airport details:

• Airport Name - Dulles International Airport
• Airport Address - 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166, United States.
• IATA Code - IAD
• IACO Code - KIAD
• OTA flight reservation number: +1-804-630-3747
• Phone number -  +1 703 572 270
• Country - United States

Dulles International Airport terminal 

There is only one main terminal available at Dulles International Airport, which consists of 4 concourses named A, B, C, and D, and all the airlines depart from these terminals. They are divided into two levels, with the upper level used for the departure and the lower level being used for the arrival.  You get four ticketing areas on the upper level, after which you will be led to the two security checkpoints at the end of the terminals.

Concourse A -  The concourse consists of a total of 43 gates (32 United Express and 12 mainline gates). A few gates can be accessed through the pedestrian bridge, while you can get to the others via the main concourse. Some of the airlines that operate from the concourse are Air France, KLM, Etihad, and Virgin Atlantic.

Concourse B - There are 28 gates available at Concourse B, with lounges of Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa. You will also find several dining options and shops. The concourse has Alaska, American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, and a few chosen airlines.

Concourse C - This Concourse contains three lounges of United Airlines and has 23 gates from C1 to C28. It is located in the south midfield terminal and provides different restaurant choices like Brookstone and Starbucks.

Concourse D - It has 27 gates from D1 to D32 and is operated by United Airlines only. Located on the western side of the airport, it is used for both domestic and international flights.

Airlines operating from Dulles International Airport:

Over 41 airlines are operating from the Dulles International Airport, and following are the names of some of the most popular airlines:

• Emirates
• British Airways.
• American Airlines 
• Qatar Airways
• United Airlines
• Turkish Airlines 
• Delta Airlines 
• KLM 
• Lufthansa

Services avialable at Dulles International Airport:

• Reservation counter - Make a flight reservation to your desired destination through the reservation counter at the airport. Mention the relevant details to the executive and they will help you book the ticket.
• Baggage Services - Passengers are provided with trolleys at the airport to carry their baggage. If any passenger has lost their baggage, then they can collect it through the baggage counter.
• Lost & Found - While traveling through the airport, if you have lost any item, then you can report it to the lost & found department and customer service will help you find it. You can also call on the phone number (703 572 8479) to report about the lost item.
• Current Exchange - If you are traveling to another country, then you can exchange the currency through the currency exchange counters or via ATM.
• Special Assistance - Any passenger who has requested special assistance like a wheelchair through the airport, then they can get to the check-in counter to get avail of the assistance.
• Lounge - There are lounge facilities available at the airport where you get multiple services like a charging port, dining options, comfortable seating, and many more.

Connectivity of Dulles International Airport with the city:

The airport is situated around 26 miles from the city, and passengers can use the Silver Line Metro to get to the airport from Washington, D.C, with an average time of 45 minutes to 1 hour. It is also considered the quickest and most direct mode of travel, with a cost of around $6. However, if you prefer a taxi or bus, then it will take 40 minutes to 80 minutes, and the charges will be from $15 and $65, respectively.