Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ): what you need to know
Detroit and Ocho Rios share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your DTW to OCJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ocho Rios Airport. Miami International Airport is a popular stopover on the DTW to OCJ route.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ocho Rios Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ)
Book a hotel near OCJ if you're on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ocho Rios Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ) to central Ocho Rios
From Ocho Rios Airport, Ocho Rios is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Ocho Rios Airport (OCJ)
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ocho Rios Airport. Ocho Rios in high season has a buzzing atmosphere, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can get crowded. Go in the off-season if you want a quieter experience.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ocho Rios Airport for August if you'd like to go to Ocho Rios during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to OCJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Ocho Rios is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Jamaica you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Ocho Rios, a visit to Kingston will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, roughly 48 kilometres south of Ocho Rios. First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology are the start of reasons to visit.
