Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is eight hours ahead of Detroit.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DTW to DXB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DTW and DXB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
RM1,595 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,534. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to DXB if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTW to DXB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near DXB:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dubai in April.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to DXB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If there's time to check out another side of United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are key reasons to visit.