The 2023 holiday travel season is upon us, and we're here to share tips and information to help you make the most of your airport visit during this festive season.

AIRPORT ARRIVAL TIME

To ensure a smooth and stress-free journey to catch flights on time, passengers are advised to arrive inside the terminal at least two hours prior to departure for domestic flights.

For international flights, passengers should arrive three hours in advance.

RESERVE PARKING  

Reserve parking in advance to guarantee a space. Customers with reservations can park even if the garage or lot signs say full. 

Express Passenger Drop Off

Passengers departing from Terminal 2 can use Express Passenger Drop Off to expedite their travel experience. Follow the purple signs.  

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Use Metro To Avoid Roadway Congestion

The Metrorail station is connected by walkways to Terminals 1 and 2 for passenger convenience.  Serviced by the Blue & Yellow line. 

  • Metro Fares - cost to ride
     
  • Rider Guide - from detailed information about Metro bus stops and rail stations — to helpful tips about how to report a lost item.
     
  • Schedules & Maps - trip planning tools and service alerts for trips on Metrorail and Metrobus.
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Prepare For Security Screening At TSA Checkpoints
  • Passengers flying out of Terminal 1 should utilize the Terminal 1 security checkpoint. Both checkpoints inside Terminal 2 allow customers a choice of whichever checkpoint is more convenient. 
     
  • Live security wait time information is now available for all screening checkpoints. The wait times are posted on signs near each checkpoint, online and on the DC Airports mobile app.
     
  • TSA recommends enrolled travelers use its expedited TSA PreCheck screening program to reduce wait times through checkpoints. With PreCheck lanes at each TSA checkpoint. 
     
  • Passengers can review TSA’s database of prohibited items and request special services in advance.
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Order From Your Phone: Skip The Wait!

Skip the wait this holiday season and order now from your phone! Fuel up before your next flight and enjoy contactless pick-up when you order ahead with DCAordernow.com

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Holiday Entertainment Schedule at Reagan
  • Enchant Christmas = Illuminated Winter Wonderland (Display Now Available) – Post-Security, near National Hall, right of Ben’s Chili Bowl
  • Friday, December 8 = Uniting Us Live Artist (11am-2pm) - National Hall, near Legal Sea Foods C Gates
  • Monday, December 11 = Alexandria City High School Orchestra (10am - 12pm) Ticketing level between doors 5&6
  • Tuesday, December 12 = Magician (1pm - 4pm) - National Hall, near the children’s playground across from Chick Fil A
  • Wednesday, December 13 = Hot Cocoa Bar (9am -11am) - (National Hall)              
  • Thursday, December 14  = Carl Sandburg Orchestra and Choir (10:30am -12pm)- Ticketing level between doors 5&6
  • Monday, December 18 = School without Walls at Francis Stevens Singing Tigers (11:30am - 12:00pm) - Ticketing level between doors 5&6
  • Tuesday, December 19 = Santa Visit (11am - 4pm)
  • Wednesday, December 20 = Brent Elementary Choir (1:30pm - 2:30pm) - Ticketing level between doors 5&6
  • Thursday, December 21 = Saxophonist (1:30pm - 4:30pm) - National Hall, near the north security checkpoint exit
  • Friday, December 29 = Uniting Us Live Artist (11am-2pm) - National Hall, near Legal Sea Foods C Gates
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See Something, Say Something

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality.

Airports are key points of access for traffickers and we are bringing awareness to this very important issue.

  • To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement: Call 1-866-347-2423
  • To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: Call 1-888-373-7888
    • or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
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