Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Detroit.
To ensure you catch your DTW to MED flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Madinah Airport. Istanbul Airport is a popular stopover on the DTW to MED route.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Madinah Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and see more of Madinah and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madinah Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Madinah Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Madinah in March.
When booking your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Madinah Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Madinah, now it's time to explore more of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its top attractions. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, roughly 338 kilometres south of Madinah. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are among the biggest draws.