Leeds to Washington DC Flights

Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford International Airport is located in West Yorkshire and is less than an hour's drive from most of the region's major towns and cities. Travellers taking flights from Leeds Bradford can access the airport by taking the M1, M62 or A1. There is a variety of parking options at the airport, including a terminal front drop off and pick up car park, short stay, business; mid stay and long stay car parks. For those who prefer not to drive, there are regular coach and bus services, which also link with mainline rail services through Leeds and Bradford until late at night, as well as round the clock taxi services.

There is a wide range choice of hotels close to the airport for those who would like a night's rest before flying. They offer 3 and 4 star luxury and are all within a five mile radius of the airport, avoiding the need for a long journey before catching next day flights Leeds Bradford.

All of the facilities and services demanded by the traveller of today are available before flying from Leeds Bradford. These include shops, bars and restaurants, WiFi access from anywhere within the terminal, foreign currency exchange including in-store collection, lost property reclaim service and special assistance for those with mobility issues. To book your flights from Leeds to Washington DC visit our website at ebookers.com.

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.