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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ICAOKDTW
Non-stop135
Airlines23
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation197 m

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The airport in numbers

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport — facts & history

We pulled Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 33M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 37M in 2019.

Passengers / year
33M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
37M
in 2019
Elevation
197 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Wayne County Airport Authority
Passengers per year, 1998–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Detroit

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Detroit ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Non-stop flights to about 135 destinations, operated by 23 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Delta Air Lines · Spirit Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · Southwest Airlines · United Airlines · Air France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · AirTran Airways · AeroMéxico

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Detroit shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Detroit?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
About 135 destinations, including Atlanta, Denver, Frankfurt, Dallas-Fort Worth. 23 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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