Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, making Detroit seven hours behind Riyadh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and DTW:
Queen Alia International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is P42,184. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P53,782. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to DTW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination on time.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel near DTW if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Detroit Metropolitan 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.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Detroit. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
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