Travelling from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO): What you need to know
Durango-La Plata County Airport is located in Durango. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to DRO.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
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The address for DRO is 1000 Airport Rd.
Getting from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to central Durango
Durango-La Plata County Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Durango. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
ر.ق. 1,358 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,267. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to DRO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO). Visit Durango in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Washington DC to DRO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Durango, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Durango-La Plata County Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC and 4ºC.
More about Durango
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, The Colorado Trail and Skyline Trailhead are must-visits when exploring Durango.
Explore more of the United States
Durango will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres southeast of Durango, a visit to Albuquerque will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.
Next stop? Head onward to Rio Rancho. It's located about 241 kilometres southeast of Durango and is known for highlights like J&R Vintage Auto Museum.
