Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, making Detroit five hours behind Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your EDI to DTW flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and DTW:
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
R 5,993 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,537. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DTW if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DTW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No journey is complete without experiencing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
