Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zagreb five hours ahead of Detroit.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTW and ZAG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
RM1,597 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,302. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to ZAG if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to ZAG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
You've seen Zagreb, now it's time to explore more of Croatia. Journey around 257 kilometres south to Split to check off its must-visit sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.