Bristol to Washington DC Flights

Flights from Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport is a modern and well-equipped location from which to begin your journey. Located in South West England, it is around eight miles from the centre of Bristol, making access easy. The Welsh border is only 20 miles away, so the airport attracts passengers from a variety of different locations. There are flights from Bristol available to many destinations in Europe and beyond.

The easiest way to arrive at the airport from Bristol city centre is to hop on the frequent Airport Flyer Express Link. There are two routes, one from the city centre and one from the bus station. If you are staying the night in Bristol before travelling, check to see whether the bus stops at your hotel. It takes 30 minutes from the city centre, and a return ticket will cost £10. You can save money by using a family ticket. If you are travelling from further afield, you can arrive by train at Temple Meads and then catch the bus. If driving, the airport can be accessed via the A38 and there are numerous parking options available. Prices start at £3.34 per day, with free shuttle buses to the terminal.

There are a variety of facilities available inside the terminal, with play areas for children and internet access available. If you fancy something to eat or drink before you jet off, there are plenty of facilities available to meet your needs. Visit for ebookers.com for more information about travel options from Bristol to Washington DC.

Airports in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is the thriving metropolitan capital of the United States. Every year, millions of people travel to the city for business, politics, and holiday. Arranging your trip to the capital city is easier when you go through ebookers for your flight. The District of Columbia is served by three airports. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, is the closest to the city centre Washington at four miles from the city centre. It serves Alaska, American, Continental, and many other carriers. Dulles International (IAD) is twenty-six miles away in Sterling, Virginia, and serves dozens of domestic and international carriers, including TACA, Lufthansa, and Virgin. Travel to Washington D.C. from Dulles may take up to an hour during times of heavy traffic. The third major airport in the area is Baltimore-Washington (BWI), located on Terminal Rd. in Baltimore. Ticket prices are often lower at BWI, although a ride into Washington with BWI Airport Taxi will cost $63.

Transportation from the Airport

All three of Washington D.C.'s airports handle heavy commercial traffic and millions of passengers every year. As a result, each of the three airports is connected to the capital by multiple bus and shuttle services, such as the Washington Flyer, which departs Dulles every thirty minutes for downtown DC and costs just $10. The service also stops at DCA and doesn't require reservations. Renting your car through ebookers is easy at these airports, as all three are served by many rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty, and Hertz.

Washington D.C.'s Climate

Temperatures in Washington D.C. range from summer highs of 30°C to a brisk -5°C during the winter months. Rain occurs throughout the year but peaks in July and August when many residents have left the city on their own holidays. Visitors are advised to check the local forecast before arriving.

Washington D.C.'s Main Attractions

Washington D.C. is a city of monuments, museums, and marvels. The District of Columbia is where you'll find the Smithsonian Institution. For no charge, you can visit its network of fifteen separate museums, zoos, and research facilities. No fewer than 7,000 new items are added every day to the Library of Congress, which is open to the public during normal business hours. Use ebookers to schedule your return trip, as the Library's 532 miles of shelf space and 115 million-item inventory might take more than one visit to browse fully.