Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Nairobi: what you need to know
The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3. The city is 7 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from DTW to Nairobi. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DTW to Nairobi. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll need an ETA for Kenya if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
DTW is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Nairobi
₹ 46,211 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi. Return flights start at ₹ 72,385. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to Nairobi, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near NBO if you're catching a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
After your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can expect the journey to take about 46 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from DTW to Nairobi, kick back at a hotel close to WIL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi. To skip the crowds, travel to Nairobi in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from DTW to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 24ºC.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are top sights which should feature on any good Nairobi itinerary.
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