Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Asheville Airport (AVL): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DTW to AVL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Asheville Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DTW and AVL include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the flights that depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Asheville Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Asheville Airport (AVL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Asheville Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AVL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Asheville Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Asheville's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Asheville Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Asheville Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
The street address for AVL is 61 Terminal Drive.
Asheville Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Asheville. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Asheville Airport (AVL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Asheville Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Asheville in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Asheville Airport for July if you want to go to Asheville during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to AVL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Asheville. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Charlotte, about 161 kilometres east of Asheville. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are the start of reasons to visit.