Which airport should I fly into for Bethesda?

For long-haul and international flights, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the main gateway near Bethesda. The closest airport, College Park Airport (CGS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Bethesda?

The nearest is about 9 mi (15 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Bethesda?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Bethesda

The closest airports to Bethesda, Maryland: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Bethesda, Maryland is College Park Airport (CGS), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CGS	College Park AirportCollege Park, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
DCA	Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
DAA	Davison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir, United States	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
IAD	Washington Dulles International AirportDulles, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	International
FME	Tipton AirportFort Meade(Odenton), United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
BWI	Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal AirportBaltimore, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	International
ANP	Lee AirportAnnapolis, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
MNZ	Manassas Regional Harry P. Davis fieldManassas, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, College Park Airport (CGS) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (19 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Bethesda. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CGS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CGS saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Bethesda is College Park Airport (CGS), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.