Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Asmara International Airport (ASM): what you need to know
The timezone in Asmara is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your IAD to ASM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAD and ASM include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
P59,700 is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P72,189. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to ASM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Asmara International Airport (ASM)
After your Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Crystal Hotel is a comfy option that's not too far from ASM.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
From Asmara International Airport, Asmara is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Asmara. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Asmara is June, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Asmara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ASM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Eritrea
You've visited Asmara, now it's time to discover more of Eritrea. Journey about 64 kilometres north-east to Massawa to tick off its leading attractions. From Covered Bazaar to Sahaba Mosque and Old railway station, your itinerary will be busy.
Next stop? Set off for Mek'erka. It's located about 19 kilometres north of Asmara and home to highlights like Azien.