Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are five Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 19:30 Icelandair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:30 with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you catch your DTW to KEF flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Reykjavik (and then exploring more of Iceland!) is a breeze with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
Delta Air Lines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers DTW to KEF flights is Icelandair. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DTW and KEF:
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight is R 5,044. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,539. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from DTW to KEF, book your trip eight months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr to explore Reykjavik and beyond.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport to central Reykjavik has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Reykjavik based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Keflavik International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to KEF in December. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
Hafnarfjörður is another standout destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún.
