Sunport announces nonstop daily flights between Albuquerque and DC-area
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new daily nonstop route from Albuquerque to the Washington, D.C.-area is set to launch at the Albuquerque International Sunport.
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United Airlines's nonstop route between the Duke City and Dulles International Airport (IAD) will begin on May 22, 2025. 'We are thrilled to partner with United Airlines in offering this important new service for our community,' said Aviation Department Director Richard McCurley in a news release. 'We're looking forward to connecting our passengers with the nation's capital and beyond.'
United Airlines' ABQ-IAD daily schedule:
Start Date
Route
Departure
Arrival
May 22, 2025
IAD-ABQ
09:00
11:05
May 22, 2025
ABQ-IAD
15:00
20:45
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