Travelling from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP): What you need to know
Pointe-a-Pitre (where Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to PTP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to PTP flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
Consider booking a hotel close to PTP if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to central Pointe-a-Pitre
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Pointe-a-Pitre. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is ج.م. 17,175. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 39,569. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to PTP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Pointe-a-Pitre. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Pointe-a-Pitre is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to PTP flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC and 27ºC.
More about Pointe-a-Pitre
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pointe-a-Pitre:
Cathedrale Saint Pierre Saint Paul and Distillerie du Rhum Montebello are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Pointe-a-Pitre must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Musee Schoelcher.
