NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Washington-Dulles International Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Washington, DC

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Washington-Dulles International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

20 minutes and 42 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

38°

Clouds

Wind Speed

3 mph

Wind Gust

5 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Main Checkpoint Open

Washington-Dulles International Airport Security Wait Times

IAD : Washington, DC, VA

12 am - 1 am
0 m
1 am - 2 am
6 m
2 am - 3 am
11 m
3 am - 4 am
16 m
4 am - 5 am
19 m
5 am - 6 am
19 m
6 am - 7 am
8 m
7 am - 8 am
10 m
8 am - 9 am
7 m
9 am - 10 am
20 m
10 am - 11 am
33 m
11 am - 12 pm
16 m
12 pm - 1 pm
9 m
1 pm - 2 pm
15 m
2 pm - 3 pm
11 m
3 pm - 4 pm
26 m
4 pm - 5 pm
24 m
5 pm - 6 pm
19 m
6 pm - 7 pm
23 m
7 pm - 8 pm
30 m
8 pm - 9 pm
23 m
9 pm - 10 pm
19 m
10 pm - 11 pm
18 m
11 pm - 12 am
0 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.