Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington DC. Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 between the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: 1 800 435 9294. Transfer to the city: The airport train station has trains going to both central Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. There are also various bus services to both cities, some dropping off at the central hotels. Taxis are available and cost around $23 to Baltimore and $63 to Washington DC. Car rental: A car rental facility is linked to the airport terminals by a free shuttle service, which leaves from the lower level terminal. Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and others. Facilities: There are ATMs, bureaux de change and postal services throughout the terminal. Facilities for the disabled are good. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free, a business service centre and information help desk. Wireless Internet access is also available. Parking: A short-term car park is in front of the terminal, and long-term parking is available that is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. Departure tax: None. Website: www.bwiairport.com
Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Location: The airport is situated 26 miles (41km) west of Washington, DC. Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 between the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +1 (703) 572 2700. Transfer to the city: The Washington Flyer Coach Service provides a direct link between the airport and the West Falls Church Metrorail, operating every 30 minutes with a fare of $8. A public bus service is available at the station for transport to areas not serviced by Metrorail. The SuperShuttle operates a door-to-door shared van service. Hotel/Motel courtesy transportation can be arranged by using the phone hook-ups attached to the hotel courtesy boards on the Baggage Claim Level. Taxis are also available 24 hours from the lower level of the main terminal. Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Facilities: There are ATMs and foreign exchange services available. Facilities for the disabled are good. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free, business services, cellular phone rental, tourist information and hotel reservations. Parking: Valet, economy, short and long-term parking is available. There is no charge for vehicles leaving within 20 minutes at Economy, Daily and Hourly parking. A free shuttle service travels between both parking areas to the airport terminal. Departure tax: None