Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silao Airport (BJX): what you need to know
Silao is one hour behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your IAD to BJX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Silao Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and BJX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Silao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Silao Airport (BJX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Silao Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BJX instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Silao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Silao and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Silao Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Silao Airport (BJX) to central Silao
Silao Airport to central Silao has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Silao Airport (BJX)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Silao Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Silao based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Silao Airport for May if you want to go to Silao during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BJX in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Silao. Around 290 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Zócalo, Historic Center (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 290 kilometers south-east of Silao. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are the start of reasons to visit.