Baltimore-Washington InternationalAirport Code: BWI
Full Airport Name: Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington DC.
Time Zone: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 410 859 7111.
Ground Transport: The airport train station has trains going to both central Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. There are also various bus services to both cities,
some dropping off at the central hotels.
Car Rental: A car rental facility is linked to the airport terminals by a free shuttle service, which leaves from the lower level terminal. Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and others.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs, bureaux de change and postal services throughout the terminal. Facilities for the disabled are good. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free, a business service center and information help desk. Wireless Internet access is also available.
Car Parking: A short-term car park is in front of the terminal, and long-term parking is available that is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bwiairport.com
Washington-Dulles InternationalAirport Code: IAD
Full Airport Name: Washington-Dulles International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 26 miles (41km) west of Washington, DC.
Time Zone: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 703 572 2700.
Ground Transport: The Washington Flyer Coach Service provides a direct link between the airport and the West Falls Church Metrorail, operating every 30 minutes to downtown, with a fare of $8. A public bus service is available at the station for transport to areas not serviced by Metrorail. The SuperShuttle operates a door-to-door shared van service. Hotel/Motel courtesy transportation can be arranged by using the phone hook-ups attached to the hotel courtesy boards on the Baggage Claim Level.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Airport Facilities: There are ATMs and foreign exchange services available. Facilities for the disabled are good. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free, business services, cellular phone rental, tourist information and hotel reservations.
Car Parking: Valet, economy, short and long-term parking is available. There is no charge for vehicles leaving within 20 minutes at Economy, Daily and Hourly parking. A free shuttle service travels between both parking areas to the airport terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.metwashairports.com
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