Travelling from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI): What you need to know
Washington DC's main airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for departing from here when booking your flights from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI).
Tri-Cities Regional Airport is located in Kingsport. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to TRI.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to TRI with Breeze Airways. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of IAD.
Breeze Airways has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to TRI route.
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to TRI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TRI:
The street address for TRI is 2525 Tennessee 75.
Getting from Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) to central Kingsport
From Tri-Cities Regional Airport, central Kingsport is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
ر.ق. 140 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 382. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to TRI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Kingsport. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Kingsport is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 31ºC. Book your Washington DC to TRI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC.
More about Kingsport
Start your Kingsport trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Tri-Cities Regional Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Kingsport Greenbelt, Mountain Music Museum and Allandale Mansion are top attractions which should feature on every Kingsport itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Kingsport, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 193 kilometres southeast to Charlotte to tick off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
