Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Busan is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Detroit.
To ensure you catch your DTW to PUS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gimhae International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Shanghai Pudong Airport is a sought-after stop between DTW and PUS.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that depart Detroit Wayne County Airport reach their destination on time.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
If you have a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PUS:
Pick up a Gimhae International Airport rental car and explore Busan and beyond with your own set of wheels. With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car and HI RENT A CAR are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Gimhae International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Gimhae International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Busan. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gimhae International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Busan in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you want to go to Busan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to PUS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen Busan. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are highlights.