Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is 4 hours ahead of Detroit.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the most traveled route, with 5 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from DTW to KEF is with Delta at 20:30. Choose the first departure with Icelandair at 19:30 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from DTW to Reykjavik. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik that touches down at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Icelandair is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DTW to Reykjavik. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You won't need a visa for Iceland if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
The journey from central Detroit to DTW takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Reykjavik
C$493 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$849. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to Reykjavik.
The cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik is July. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 13 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Following your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 6 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 23 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to RKV. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from DTW to Reykjavik:
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month to visit Reykjavik. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from DTW to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reykjavik, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just two of the big attractions to put on your Reykjavik must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Iceland.
Complete your Reykjavik trip with a car rental
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