Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport airport (DTW)

United States · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Online Check-in

Delta's third-largest hub. Two terminals — McNamara (Delta + SkyTeam) and Evans (other carriers). Major Midwest gateway.

Now at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
120 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
2
Airlines
25
Time zone
America/Detroit
ICAO
KDTW

Airlines we cover at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport hosts about 25 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 1 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

How to check in for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    DTW has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • McNamara has people-mover

    Delta's McNamara Terminal has indoor people-mover (ExpressTram) connecting concourses. Avoid the 1km walk. Free, every 90 sec.

Popular destinations from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Delta use at DTW?

Delta uses the McNamara Terminal exclusively at Detroit. SkyTeam partners (KLM, Air France, Korean Air, China Eastern) also at McNamara. Other airlines at Evans Terminal.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport official site below.

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