The Silver Line Metrorail station is connected to the main terminal through a pedestrian walkway with moving sidewalks.

• Metro Fares - regular fares for rail are $6.75 or less. 
• Rider Guide - from detailed information about Metro bus stops and rail stations — to helpful tips about how to report a lost item.
• Schedules & Maps - trip planning tools and service alerts for trips on Metrorail and Metrobus.

Drivers parking in garages should take the Aviation Drive exit from the airport access highway marked “Garage Parking.”

Turn right on Aviation Drive and follow signs to avoid terminal-area roadway congestion. 

Download to see full Aviation Drive parking route map.

Checkpoints:

• Passengers can select whichever checkpoint is more convenient. 
• TSA recommends enrolled travelers use its expedited TSA PreCheck  screening program to reduce wait times through checkpoints. Dedicated PreCheck screening area is located on the Departures level. 
• TSA PreCheck is also available at the West Security Checkpoint between 6:00AM - 8:00AM and 3:30PM - 5:00PM.
• Passengers can verify “what can I bring,” ask TSA via chat or request special services in advance. 
   

• Eligible travelers at Dulles International can utilize the free Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app to streamline the entry process into the United States.
   
• Global Entry travelers can use a mobile application to expedite their arrival. 
  • Global Entry - Enrollment on Departure: You can now complete your Global Entry enrollment interview with CBP more conveniently at Dulles International Airport. The office is open daily between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m. After clearing TSA, follow airport signage to Concourse B.  CBP's Enrollment on Departure is conveniently located across from gate B41. 

Customers can make a reservation in advance or simply follow signs to drop off their vehicles along the Departures curb. 

Valet Rates

• Day 1: $39 
• Day 2 and after : $10 per hour to a maximum of $39 per day
• All major credit cards and cash accepted.

Drop-Off Locations

• Curbside: Located on the Departures Level Curb  Zone 3. Open 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. just steps away from the terminal airport entrance. 
• Drop-Off: The Valet Service Center is in the Terminal Lot.

Sunflower lanyards are available. Under this internationally recognized program, passengers with hidden disabilities can receive assistance discreetly from airport staff.

• Lanyards can be picked up from the USO Lounge, across from Baggage Claim 12, or the Information Desks, by Baggage Claims 6 and 11, between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily. 

Capital One Lounge has healthy grab-and-go options, locally sourced small bites, a specialty coffee bar and a full-service bar, as well as a suite of premium amenities and seating, ample workspaces, children’s play area and a parent room. 

• Location: Main Terminal just beyond TSA PreCheck security with access through an escalator or lift
• Hours: Daily 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

New concessions: Starbucks (Concourse A); IAD Express (Concourse C); Washington Essentials (Main Terminal); Market 1962 (Concourse D); Freshii (Concourse B); Ink by Hudson (Concourse B); Hudson Nonstop Metro (Concourse A); Bagels & More Cafe Bakery (Concourse C); Union Kitchen (Concourse D)

 

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• Monday, December 9 = Santa at IAD
• Wednesday, December 11 = Strings by Harmony Middle School - 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM– East Security
• Thursday, December 12 = Jazz Ensemble by Stone Bridge High School - 11:00 AM -12:00 PM – East Security
• Tuesday, December 17 = Orchestra by J. Michael Lunsford Middle School - 10:15 AM -11:15 AM – East Security
• Wednesday, December 18 = Orchestra by J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Group 2 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM – East Security
• Thursday, December 19 = Pepsi/Washington Commanders Event (2-5 PM) – Location (TBD)

Note: Check back for updates as the schedule is routinely updated.

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. 

Airports are key points of access for traffickers and we are bringing awareness to this very important issue.

• To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement: Call 1-866-347-2423
• To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: Call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
• Airport Police: Call 911 for emergencies or 703-572-2400 to report suspicious activity.