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To get to the city centre you can take a taxi or public transport. For taxis, head to the Ground Transportation Center within the airport, from where you can take a metro car or metro cab. Fares to downtown Detroit vary, starting from around $40 (£29). If you prefer to use public transport, you can ride the SMART or AirRide – follow signs for Municipal Transport. Tickets start from around $2 (£1.50) per adult or around $0.50 (£0.40) for youths aged 6 to 18.

Currently, there are no money exchange services at Detroit Airport (DTW). There are, however, numerous cash points where you can take out money. If you prefer, you can exchange money at Heathrow (LHR). In Terminal 2, there are several Travelex branches open from 06:00 to 22:00, before and after security.

If you arrive very late and prefer to sleep at the airport, you can opt to stay at the upmarket Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It’s located in the McNamara Terminal. If you’re on a tighter budget, there are lots of alternatives just over 1.5 miles away, such as Delta Hotels by Marriott and the Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport.

If you’d like to hire a car from the airport, you can do so in advance or once you arrive. There are lots of on-site firms, including Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. The airport has its own hire car campus, which you can reach via the free shuttle from the Ground Transportation area after baggage reclaim.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $631 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $1,328 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 39% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 8% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $933 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,021, a difference of $88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 49 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 8h 39m, covering 3,753 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 7:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 7:59 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $978. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,299, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 47m, compared with 10h 47m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 11h 02m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 5 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Thrifty
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $771 to $1,298, with an average of $978 over the past 12 months. Anything below $771 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• • Delta
• • Air France