Meeting someone at Washington Dulles Airport.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD · KIAD), Virginia, United States. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Washington Dulles Airport
Make a sign for IAD Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Washington Dulles International Airport has one passenger terminal, so everyone comes out into the same arrivals area. That makes meeting simpler, and busier when several flights land together. Agree one exact spot in the hall.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at IAD, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection before they reach the arrivals hall, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Domestic flights have no passport control, so passengers can be out within 15 minutes with hand luggage.
Washington runs on America/New York time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of IAD: Washington Ronald Reagan DCA (38 km), Baltimore BWI (73 km), Hagerstown HGR (88 km), Charlottesville CHO (125 km), Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg SHD (146 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Washington?
Washington Dulles International Airport has one terminal, so everyone comes out into the same arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at IAD?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at IAD right now?
Washington runs on America/New York time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at IAD without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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