Flights Dublin → Washington
DUB → IAD
Route overview
The flight route operates from Dublin, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1940, to Washington. The destination airport serves over twenty-one million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in its region.
The Dublin (DUB) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Aer Lingus, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Dublin (DUB) to Washington (IAD) heads west for about 5,464 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Washington it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating DUB-IAD
Frequently asked questions about DUB-IAD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aer Lingus, United Airlines.
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The Dublin-Washington route is about 5,464 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
