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Popular Airport

Coleman A. Young Intl. - Coleman A. Young Municipal - Detroit City Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

13 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

10961 Km
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Cheapest Riyadh to Detroit Flight Tickets

Qatar Airways
23 Dec, Mon
09:30 PM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
21h 9m
RUH-DTW
20.524 TL
Qatar Airways
Saudi Arabian Airlines
25 Dec, Wed
08:15 AM
Riyadh - Detroit
1 stop
7h 30m
RUH-DTW
28.121 TL
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines
26 Dec, Thu
02:50 AM
Riyadh - Detroit
1 stop
14h 31m
RUH-DTW
28.121 TL
Saudi Arabian Airlines
United Airlines
24 Dec, Tue
08:20 PM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
6h
RUH-DTW
29.919 TL
United Airlines
Qatar Airways
18 Dec, Wed
05:05 AM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
1h 51m
RUH-DTW
30.181 TL
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
22 Dec, Sun
04:20 AM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
1h
RUH-DTW
31.934 TL
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian
6 Jan, Mon
08:25 PM
Riyadh - Detroit
1 stop
3h 40m
RUH-DTW
31.955 TL
Royal Jordanian
British Airways
9 Jan, Thu
01:00 AM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
0h 38m
RUH-DTW
43.759 TL
British Airways
Saudi Arabian Airlines
5 Jan, Sun
11:00 PM
Riyadh - Detroit
2 stop
22h 24m
RUH-DTW
59.462 TL
Saudi Arabian Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

There are not many alternatives to get to King Khalid Airport from the city center; however, you can especially prefer to take a taxi, as well as you can choose from the transfer vehicles and car rental options for transportation to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to travel by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

You can arrive at King Khalid Airport in a short time from the city center by taking a taxi that allows you to travel comfortably in the light traffic of the city. Although taking a taxi might be costly, you can get one anywhere in the city and it will be a good transportation option you can prefer because it is a fast alternative and there are not many other options you can benefit from.

Transfer Services

If you want, you can also prefer to get to King Khalid Airport by the transfer vehicle offered to you by the hotel you have booked. You can easily catch your flight by taking the advantage of the transfer vehicle that is both an economical and fast option.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to reach King Khalid Airport. In addition to the cars you can rent with a driver, you can also drive the car yourself to get to the airport easily and comfortably. You can rent a car from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center.

Airport Information

International and domestic flights are arranged at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. King Khalid Airport, which is an important transportation hub for Riyadh, has four terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights. You can make your flight by choosing from a large number of airline companies serving at King Khalid Airport, where you can meet your every kind of basic needs before or after your flight.

In addition to baby care room, health care center, lost property office, mosque, car rental offices, meeting rooms and VIP lounge areas inside the airport building, there are also bank ATMs for money transactions, stores where you can do shopping, and various places where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.

Transportation to Detroit City Center from Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.

Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.

Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.

There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.

Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.

The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.

Bus

Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.

If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.

Private Transfer

Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.

Car

You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.

Weather in Detroit

DayMin - Max
TuesdayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
WednesdayMin -1ºC - Max 3ºC
ThursdayMin -2ºC - Max 0ºC
FridayMin -3ºC - Max 0ºC
SaturdayMin -6ºC - Max -3ºC

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