Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is four hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your DTW to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and LGW:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is 117 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 386 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DTW to LGW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTW to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights leaving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
