Travelling from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport (SXB): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport (SXB), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Strasbourg is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Strasbourg Airport is located in Strasbourg, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Washington DC to SXB. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and SXB:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to SXB flight:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that leave from BWI land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SXB:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport flight.
Getting from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to central Strasbourg
Strasbourg Airport to central Strasbourg is about 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
At the moment, $665 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,168. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to SXB if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
October is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport (SXB). Visit Strasbourg in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Washington DC to SXB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Strasbourg, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Strasbourg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Strasbourg right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Strasbourg Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Marché de Noël and Place du Ch?teau are popular attractions which should feature on every Strasbourg itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Strasbourg, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Reims to check off its leading sights. From Champagne Park to Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, head for Dijon, roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Strasbourg. Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy and Palace of the Dukes are highlights.
