Washington DC Airport Question?
Hi everyone.. I'm flying from Greensboro to DC next Thursday, then getting on a connecting flight from DC to San Francisco. However, my flight from Greensboro lands in DC at 7:40 AM, and my connecting flight takes off at 8:30 AM.. Will I have enough time to exit the plane and get to my next terminal for my next flight? It seems like that's cutting it pretty close, considering it takes a while for people to leave the plane, and I'd then have to find my terminal, and they begin to board 30 minutes before take off. Any info? Thanks.
Washington, D.C. - 4 Answers
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No problem if you are using Ronald Reagan National airport. Again no problem at BWI. Sorry do not know about Dulles, but probably no problem especially if you do not arrive late. Please pick a "Best Answer", even if it is not mine. That way we can tell if we really do help people.
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The typical terminal for an airline has 1 dozen to 20 gates sometimes the stewardess will announce the connecting gates. I don't see any problem shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.
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There are 3 airports that are considered part of the DC area-- WAS is the code of all of these Washington area airports. They are: BWI - Baltimore Washington International (in Maryland) IAD - Dulles (in Northern VA) DCA - Reagan (actually in DC) Since you're traveling domestic you'll be staying in the same terminal. So your exit gate will, at least most likely be in the same building as your next gate. When you check into the airport in Greensboro you might want to see if they already know what gate your connecting flight will be leaving from at your destination. I've linked three maps below for each of the Washington area airport's. If you're that concerned, whichever one you'll be connecting through, you could print out the map and that way know exactly where you're going when you land once you know your gate. If you were traveling internationally it might be a different story, but I really think you should be fine. I've actually made connections tighter than that having to pick up and recheck luggage, go through customs and switch terminals. Nerve racking as anything and better to avoid, but you can still get where you need to be. If your first flight gets delayed or you're concerned ask for help, ideally from someone from your airline if you think you might not make it. They can call ahead to your plane and tell them that you're there and to wait. But also, even if you do miss your flight, they'll just put you on the next one at no cost to you. Once you have your boarding pass, they have to get you there. I hope that helps. Good luck! And have a great trip.
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That is cutting it close and the answer may depend on which airport---I'm assuming Ronald Reagan National (DCA). If that's the case there should be no problem. You can go online and check the airport site for where the gates are in relation to each other---it may be just a short walk fr gate to gate.
