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Popular Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1672 Miles

Cheapest Detroit to Phoenix Flight Tickets

Spirit Airlines
3 Jan, Fri
01:31 PM
Detroit - Phoenix
2 stop
12h 4m
DTW-PHX
9.710 TL
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
4 Jan, Sat
07:42 AM
Detroit - Phoenix
Non-stop
4h 48m
DTW-PHX
10.588 TL
American Airlines
American Airlines
29 Dec, Sun
06:03 PM
Detroit - Phoenix
Non-stop
4h 24m
DTW-PHX
11.771 TL
American Airlines
American Airlines
30 Dec, Mon
07:42 AM
Detroit - Phoenix
Non-stop
4h 48m
DTW-PHX
14.972 TL
American Airlines
American Airlines
23 Dec, Mon
07:42 AM
Detroit - Phoenix
Non-stop
4h 48m
DTW-PHX
17.400 TL
American Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from Detroit City Center

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves the city of Detroit, one of the most important automobile manufacturing centers in the United States. Detroit Metro Airport is located 32 km from the city center and is spread out over an expansive area. The airport is also one of the most important transportation centers in the region. There aren’t that many transportation alternatives available to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center. However, public transportation in the city is still an option, especially buses and airport shuttle services. Other methods of transportation you can use to get to the airport from the city center include taxis, luxury transfer vehicles, or rental car.

Detroit Metro Airport is not very close to the city center and therefore taking a taxi to the airport can be an expensive alternative. One of the most convenient means of transportation in the city is by rental car. There are many rental car offices at the airport and in the city center. Rental car companies in the city offer a variety of vehicles. Nevertheless, we would recommend booking a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online before you arrive in the city.

Bus

Just like in other cities in the United States, public transportation is not a very common method of transportation and it is not very well developed in Detroit. The fact that the city is regarded as an ‘automobile haven’ has an impact on the lack of public transportation as well. Nevertheless, there are buses that provide transportation in the city throughout the day. Buses begin operating early in the morning until late at night. Taking the bus to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center takes about 1 hour.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily rent a car from rental car offices located in the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center by car. Rental car companies located in the city include Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Dollar. Renting a car is also a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. If you plan on renting a car in the city then we recommend researching rental car models and prices online and booking your vehicle in advance. This way you can access your rental car upon your arrival in the city without any problems.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis in Detroit are split into two categories. The first is classic taxis, which are more affordable, and the second is the more expensive, luxury sedans. These vehicles are provided by Metro Cars and Metro Cab. The average fare to the airport from the city center using the more affordable option, classic taxis, is about 50 dollars. You can easily find both taxi options in the city. If you are a first-time visitor to the city and do know the average taxi fares you can ask the hotel you are staying at for more information.

Private Transfer

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is by private transfer. Private transfer services are provided by private companies. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport from Detroit city center using private transfer services.

Hotel Shuttles

If you are staying at one of the larger hotels in Detroit then you can use their airport shuttle services. Hotels provide shuttle services either for free or at a slightly more expensive rate than taxis or luxury vehicles. You need to make a reservation in advance to use your hotel’s airport shuttle service. Shuttle services depart from major locations in the city and provide a convenient ride to Detroit Metro Airport. Shuttle services provide direct transportation to the airport terminal in about 35 to 40 minutes.

Car

Driving to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is quite easy, just follow the road signs to the airport. Driving to the airport from the city center is among the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and short-term parking lots. Passengers driving to the airport can leave their cars in the short-term parking lot or the long-term parking lot, which is quite large.

Airport Information

The Detroit Metro Airport serves the city of Detroit, which is considered to be the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The airport is located approximately 32 km from the city center and is, in a sense, the city’s most important gateway to the world. Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. The airport also features many cafes, restaurants, and bars, and a variety of stores for passengers who want to go shopping.

At the North Terminal there is an exchange office where you can take care of your currency transactions as well as ATMs. Stores in this terminal where passengers can go shopping include different options like Duty Free Americas, Everything ASAP, Tech for Takeoff, Detroit Market Place and USA Today Travel Zone. You can find various souvenirs and shop for newspapers and magazines at RELAY, which is also located in the North Terminal.

There are more options at the McNamara Terminal. Stores located in the McNamara Terminal include alternatives such as The Body Shop, Brighton, Be Relax Spa, Desigual, Duty Free Americas, Michigan Store, Pandora, Swarovski, and Running Fit.

McNamara Terminal featuers a rich variety of restaurants and cafes that you can enjoy before your flight or after you land. Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caribou Coffee, Andiamo, Bigalora Cucina, Coffee Beanery, Corridor Kitchen. Ayrıca yine bu terminalde bulunan Mc Donald’s, Pinkberry, Starbucks, Mezza Mediterranean Grille, The Shed, Popeye’s, and Wendy’s.

Terminal offers passengers ATMs and currency exchange services to meet their monatery needs. There are vending machines located throughout the airport.

The airport also offers passengers wireless internet connect to help pass the time as they wait for their flight. Detroit Metro Airport also contains a lost and found where you can inquire about missing items and a large parking lot that offers short-term and long-term parking options for passengers that drive to the airport.

Transportation to Phoenix City Center from Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located in very close proximity to the city center, only 5 km away. The airport is the primary commercial airport serving the Phoenix metropolitan area and the largest airport in the state of Arizona. In 2015 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport handled over 44 million passengers. You can easily get to the city center from the airport by taxi or airport shuttle services. For those who prefer public transportation, you can take a bus or tram to the city center from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The city of Phoenix has a very advance public transportation system with over 100 bus routes that operate throughout the city. Many hotels in the city offer their guests airport shuttle services to and from the airport. Renting a car from one of the rental car companies located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is another transportation alternative to get to the city center.

Bus

Taking the bus to the city center from the airport is a very easy transportation alternative. The Valley Metro Bus Route 13 provides transportation to the city center, departing from Terminal 2. Bus Route 1, Route 44 and Route 32 provide transportation to the city, departing at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station. Passengers can access that station, which is only minutes away, by using the PHX Sky Train from the terminals. Bus tickets can be purchased from ticket machines or once you are on the bus. For more information about bus routes please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Rail

Another method of transportation to get to the city center is by rail. The Valley Metro Rail departs from the 44th St/Washington PHX Sky Train Station. Passengers can get to the 44th St/Washington stop by using the PHX Sky Train from the airport terminals. For more detailed information about the rail routes and stops please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Taxi

For those who don’t want to take public transportation, the most convenient way to get to the city center is by taxi. Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxis are located outside door #8 at Terminal 2, outside door #7 and door #6 at Terminal 3, and outside door #7 and door #6 at Terminal 4. Taxi fares vary depending on your final destination in the city. You can pay the fare using a credit card in most taxis. For more information on taxi companies and rates please visit Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center. We recommend making a reservation for your rental car vehicle before hand. The Rental Car Center is accessible using the Rental Car Shuttles that depart curbside at the baggage claim level of each terminal. There are 14 rental car companies located at the airport, including Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Payless, Silvercar, and Sixt.

Shuttle Services

SuperShuttle provides convenient shuttle van services between the airport and the city 24 hours a day, every day of the week. From 9 am to 9 pm these shuttle van services run every 15 minutes yet after 9 pm they run less frequently. Shuttle service rates vary depending on your destination in the city but generally range between 12 and 46 USD. You can pay in cash or with a credit card. These shuttle vans are accessible curbside at each terminal.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels located in Phoenix provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance; you will need to make a reservation and provide the hotel with some information at that time. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi. 

Weather in Phoenix

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 12ºC - Max 26ºC
SaturdayMin 14ºC - Max 25ºC
SundayMin 14ºC - Max 22ºC
MondayMin 12ºC - Max 22ºC
TuesdayMin 12ºC - Max 22ºC

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