Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is seven hours behind Tel Aviv and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your TLV to DTW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Ben Gurion Intl Airport from central Tel Aviv, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to TLV:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Detroit and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TLV to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
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