Travelling from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV): What you need to know
David (where David Enrique Malek International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to DAV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is one of the options between Washington Dulles International Airport and DAV.
IAD is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to DAV flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or a few days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When jetting out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) stopping at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
Book a hotel near DAV if you have a late flight from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport flight.
Getting from David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) to central David
From David Enrique Malek International Airport, central David is around 6 kms (4 miles) away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport is £279. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £379. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to DAV if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to David. February is when most people book flights from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Washington DC to DAV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in David, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about David
After booking your flight from Washington DC to David Enrique Malek International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring David:
There are loads of awesome things to do in David when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Museo Antropológico y Etnográfico Dr. Roberto De La Guardia followed by Raptors To The Rescue and Unachi Botanical garden.
Explore more of Panama
Colon is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of David. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the east, its top attractions include Agua Clara Locks, Catedral Inmaculada Concepcion and Sendero Cerro El Pavon.
Next stop? Head onward to La Chorrera. It's roughly 290 kms (180 miles) east of David and features highlights like La Esquina Real Hortencio De Icaza.
