Travelling from Washington DC to Mobile: what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Mobile departing from either of these.
The primary gateways to Mobile are Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM).
Take a direct Washington DC to Mobile flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Washington DC to Mobile flight.
Flying during a peak month like February? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Mobile
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Washington DC to Mobile flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Mobile? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Mobile out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Nonstop services from IAD will get you to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).
United Airlines offers direct Washington DC to Mobile plane tickets from IAD. Book your preferred seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to Mobile:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Mobile flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77.13% of the time.
Arriving in Mobile
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to central Mobile takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Grab a Mobile Regional Airport rental car and discover Mobile and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Mobile Regional Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
MOB is situated at 8400 Airport Blvd..
Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM)
After your flight from Washington DC to Mobile has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Mobile is roughly 8 kilometres from Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 40 minutes or so.
More about Mobile
Start your Mobile trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Mobile, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Mobile Carnival Museum, Fort Conde and History Museum of Mobile are popular attractions which should feature on every Mobile itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mobile. Around 483 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for New Orleans, about 209 kilometres west of Mobile. French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde are key highlights.