How early should a car pick me up for a DCA flight?
Plan to be at the terminal about two hours before a domestic departure, then work backwards from your drive time.
From Arlington or close-in Alexandria that usually means a pickup around two and a half hours before wheels-up. From Bethesda, Tysons or Silver Spring, add the Beltway or the bridges into the maths. Dispatch will suggest a pickup time when you book if you are unsure — say which airline and terminal and we will work it out with you.



