Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Located just across the Pomatic River in Arlington, Virginia, Ronald Reagan Washington—named after the 40th president of the United States—is a mere 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) from Washington, D.C. That makes arriving in and departing from the capital a cinch: Dupont Circle is less than 20 minutes away by car, and the airport is even reachable by the city’s metro. For the ultimate hassle-free experience, consider booking a round-trip airport transfer that offers door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off.

• Air Canada, Frontier, and Southwest are located in Terminal 1, while Alaska, Delta, United, American, and JetBlue are in Terminal 2.
• You’ll find plenty of pre- and post-security dining options, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Travelers in a rush can order meals using their smartphones and enjoy a contactless pickup on arrival.
• Designated parking spaces are reserved for travelers with disabilities on both parking levels near the elevators and the Terminal 1 and 2 walkways. Free parking shuttles are accessible to people using wheelchairs.
• Head to the Historic Terminal A to check out a roster of rotating temporary art exhibits at the Gallery Walk, including two- and three-dimensional works by artists from the Baltimore-Washington area.
• The airport is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and offers free nursing stations, pet relief zones, smartphone charging stations, and a kids’ play area.

Ride-sharing services are available from select pickup zones outside both terminals, while personal vehicles can pick up passengers curbside. Blue Line trains on the Metrorail system connect Terminal 2 to stops in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland (for Terminal 1, you can continue via the airport shuttle). Rental car counters are also available on the ground floor of Parking 1.