Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport takes on average 8 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, making it 5 hours ahead of Detroit.
Every week, there are 19 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 10:30 Lufthansa flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from DTW to FRA is 19:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Germany!). Look through the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the DTW - FRA route are:
Pearson International Airport
Logan International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 271 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 535 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from DTW to FRA, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in February.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from DTW to FRA:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Frankfurt Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Frankfurt.