Travelling from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS): What you need to know
The timezone in Vieques is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Washington DC. Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport is located in Vieques.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to VQS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) leaving Washington Dulles International Airport.
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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77% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for a couple of hours or several days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) with a stop at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS)
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Getting from Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) to central Vieques
Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport to central Vieques is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS)
$1,529 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport. Return flights start from $2,433. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to VQS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS). September is when most people travel to Vieques. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Vieques is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Washington DC to VQS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
March has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vieques
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vieques:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Bioluminescent Mosquito Bay, Black Sand Beach and Playa Blaydin are essential stops on your Vieques itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
Ponce is just one of the many places in Puerto Rico waiting to be explored after you've seen Vieques. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Playa de Ponce, Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias) and Ponce Art Museum.
Arecibo is another must-experience destination in Puerto Rico and is around 137 kilometres west of Vieques. No journey is complete without dropping by Cueva del Indio Nature Reserve, Birth of the New World and Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park.
