Fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the closest airport, located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI), which is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) away.
You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Landover Station to easily navigate the city.