The Washington Metro runs from the DCA station (directly accessible from Terminal B/C) to downtown DC in approximately 15–20 minutes. The Smithsonian station on the Mall is about 20 minutes away.
Things to do at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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At the airport
Things to do in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is one of the best-connected US airports for city access — the Washington Metro (Blue/Yellow lines) runs directly from the terminal concourse to downtown DC in about 15–20 minutes. Terminal B/C (the main building) has good dining and retail. The National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and Georgetown are all easy Metro rides away.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- DCA has a rule restricting nonstop flights over 1,250 miles from most gates (the 'slot rule') — some western US connections may require a stop. Verify your flight routing if heading transcontinentally.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at DCA
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.