Flying from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check out your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Milan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to DTW, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to DTW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here's where you can connect between Orio al Serio International Airport and DTW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to DTW flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a flight ticket from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to DTW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight:
Flights departing from LIN arrive at their destination as scheduled 79.56% of the time.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Travel at your own pace with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Detroit and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is roughly 29 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
$886 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. A return flight starts at $1,059. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to DTW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Detroit based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Milan to DTW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Detroit itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 257 kilometres south to Columbus to tick off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
