Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is five hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DTW to EDI flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DTW and EDI include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the flights that depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Manchester will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
