Which airport should I fly into for Leesburg?

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

How far is the airport from Leesburg?

The nearest is about 13 mi (21 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 Leesburg?

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 Leesburg

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

The nearest airport to Leesburg, Virginia is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
IAD	Washington Dulles International AirportDulles, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	International
FDK	Frederick Municipal AirportFrederick, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
MNZ	Manassas Regional Harry P. Davis fieldManassas, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
MRB	Eastern Wv Regional Shepherd FieldMartinsburg, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
WGO	Winchester Regional AirportWinchester, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
DCA	Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington, United States	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
DAA	Davison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
CGS	College Park AirportCollege Park, United States	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most convenient at about 13 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 Leesburg. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with IAD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near IAD 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 Leesburg is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road.