Which airport should I fly into for Reston?

For long-haul and international flights, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the main gateway near Reston. 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 Reston?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 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 Reston?

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 Reston

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

The nearest airport to Reston, Virginia is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 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	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
DCA	Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
DAA	Davison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
MNZ	Manassas Regional Harry P. Davis fieldManassas, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
CGS	College Park AirportCollege Park, United States	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	Regional
FDK	Frederick Municipal AirportFrederick, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
FME	Tipton AirportFort Meade(Odenton), United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Regional
NYG	Quantico MCAF /Turner fieldQuantico, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 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 6 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 Reston. 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 Reston is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.