Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Detroit nine hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AUH to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and DTW:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
$607 is currently the best price for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Return flights start at $907. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from AUH to DTW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to DTW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Zayed International Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're getting in on a late Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before traveling.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Detroit in March.
When reserving your flight from Zayed International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to DTW sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometers west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometers south of Detroit. No journey is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater.
