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Airports near Capital One Arena
The closest airport to Capital One Arena is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.3 miles away in a straight line. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 24 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Capital One Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Large airport | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | WAS | — |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | Large airport | 24 mi (38.1 km) | WAS | 29 venues we list |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Large airport | 27 mi (43.3 km) | WAS | — |
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When events at Capital One Arena happen
- 30 of 137 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 66 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 95 of 118 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Washington Wizards (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Washington Capitals (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Washington Mystics (WNBA) play here; see every WNBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Georgetown Hoyas Basketball play here.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Capital One Arena is the 2nd closest to its first airport (3.3 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Capital One Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Chicago Sky, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Boston Bruins, next here Fri, Sep 25
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Wed, Oct 7
- New York Rangers, next here Fri, Oct 9
- Detroit Pistons, next here Sat, Oct 10
- Seattle Kraken, next here Sun, Oct 11
- Brooklyn Nets, next here Mon, Oct 12
- Montreal Canadiens, next here Wed, Oct 14
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How does Capital One Arena compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Capital One Arena is the 2nd closest to its first airport (3.3 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
Can I book flights and Capital One Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What time do events at Capital One Arena usually start?
95 of the 118 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Washington Wizards game?
DCA is the nearest airport we list, 3.3 miles away; IAD is 24 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Capital One Arena?
The closest airport to Capital One Arena is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
How far is IAD from Capital One Arena?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 24 miles (38.1 km) from Capital One Arena in a straight line, against 3.3 miles for DCA.
