$450 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Dhaka (DAC)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Dhaka Airport Information

Dhaka Airport, known as Shah Jalal International Airport, is the main airport in Bangladesh. The airport is situated 11 miles from Dhaka. Over four million international passengers pass through Dhaka Airport annually, and you can book flights to Dhaka through Orbitz.com. More than 20 airlines operate out of Shah Jalal airport, including Air Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Gulf Air. Long- and short-term parking are available at the airport, and fine dining can be arranged at the Balaka Lounge Restaurant.

Transportation from the Airport

You can travel to and from Dhaka Airport by rail; Airport Railway Station is just outside the terminal. There are regular shuttle services to and from the airport, and tickets can be purchased on the shuttle. A range of taxi services and local tuk tuks, or rickshaws, are available for hire outside the arrivals lounge. A number of taxi agencies operate from the airport and can be booked through Orbitz.com.

Climate in Dhaka

The average temperature in Dhaka is 79 degrees F (26.1 degrees C), with an average rainfall of 6.2 inches per month. August is the wettest month of the year, and June and July tend to be the hottest months of the year.

Highlights and Attractions

Dhaka has some beautiful architecture; places to visit include the National Parliament House, the National Memorial, the Lalbag Fort war memorial, the Bangladesh National Museum and the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection. For a true taste of the Orient, book your cheap flights to Dhaka through Orbitz.com.