Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seoul: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul and you'll be in the air for around 13 hours 20 minutes.
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located. Seoul observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route, with seven weekly departures to pick from. You can travel from DTW to ICN at 11:05 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your DTW to Seoul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul tickets are available for booking. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is where you'll complete your journey.
Take to the skies with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from DTW to Seoul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DTW is around 29 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel close to DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Seoul
The best price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul flight is $507. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,330. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from DTW to Seoul, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to the centre of Seoul takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks before your flight from DTW to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your DTW to Seoul flight:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul. January is the most popular month for a trip to Seoul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Seoul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
If you want to check out another major destination in South Korea, head for Daegu, roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park are the start of reasons to visit.