Flying from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average time for a direct flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 8 hours 37 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 4 hours behind London.
With 10 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the most popular route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 12:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from LHR to DTW is with Delta at 12:30.
Your flight from London to DTW won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Delta. This popular carrier operates services from LHR.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from London to DTW leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
From the centre of London, LHR is around 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) out of this busy hub.
You can board a direct flight from London to DTW with Delta. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
Split up your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DTW are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to DTW? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel close to DTW if you're catching a late flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit takes about 27 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Lock in a one-way ticket from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from 233 € or travel return from just 451 €. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
9 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from London to DTW.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Detroit. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from London to DTW for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
More about Detroit
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One of the best ways to get a feel for Detroit is to visit its leading attractions. Highlights include Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum and Michigan Central Station.
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