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Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

7 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

6074 Km

Cheapest Detroit to Lima Flight Tickets

Spirit Airlines
27 Dec, Fri
08:30 AM
Detroit - Lima
1 stop
14h 23m
DTW-LIM
21.873 TL
Spirit Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from Detroit City Center

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves the city of Detroit, one of the most important automobile manufacturing centers in the United States. Detroit Metro Airport is located 32 km from the city center and is spread out over an expansive area. The airport is also one of the most important transportation centers in the region. There aren’t that many transportation alternatives available to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center. However, public transportation in the city is still an option, especially buses and airport shuttle services. Other methods of transportation you can use to get to the airport from the city center include taxis, luxury transfer vehicles, or rental car.

Detroit Metro Airport is not very close to the city center and therefore taking a taxi to the airport can be an expensive alternative. One of the most convenient means of transportation in the city is by rental car. There are many rental car offices at the airport and in the city center. Rental car companies in the city offer a variety of vehicles. Nevertheless, we would recommend booking a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online before you arrive in the city.

Bus

Just like in other cities in the United States, public transportation is not a very common method of transportation and it is not very well developed in Detroit. The fact that the city is regarded as an ‘automobile haven’ has an impact on the lack of public transportation as well. Nevertheless, there are buses that provide transportation in the city throughout the day. Buses begin operating early in the morning until late at night. Taking the bus to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center takes about 1 hour.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily rent a car from rental car offices located in the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center by car. Rental car companies located in the city include Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Dollar. Renting a car is also a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. If you plan on renting a car in the city then we recommend researching rental car models and prices online and booking your vehicle in advance. This way you can access your rental car upon your arrival in the city without any problems.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis in Detroit are split into two categories. The first is classic taxis, which are more affordable, and the second is the more expensive, luxury sedans. These vehicles are provided by Metro Cars and Metro Cab. The average fare to the airport from the city center using the more affordable option, classic taxis, is about 50 dollars. You can easily find both taxi options in the city. If you are a first-time visitor to the city and do know the average taxi fares you can ask the hotel you are staying at for more information.

Private Transfer

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is by private transfer. Private transfer services are provided by private companies. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport from Detroit city center using private transfer services.

Hotel Shuttles

If you are staying at one of the larger hotels in Detroit then you can use their airport shuttle services. Hotels provide shuttle services either for free or at a slightly more expensive rate than taxis or luxury vehicles. You need to make a reservation in advance to use your hotel’s airport shuttle service. Shuttle services depart from major locations in the city and provide a convenient ride to Detroit Metro Airport. Shuttle services provide direct transportation to the airport terminal in about 35 to 40 minutes.

Car

Driving to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is quite easy, just follow the road signs to the airport. Driving to the airport from the city center is among the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and short-term parking lots. Passengers driving to the airport can leave their cars in the short-term parking lot or the long-term parking lot, which is quite large.

Airport Information

The Detroit Metro Airport serves the city of Detroit, which is considered to be the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The airport is located approximately 32 km from the city center and is, in a sense, the city’s most important gateway to the world. Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. The airport also features many cafes, restaurants, and bars, and a variety of stores for passengers who want to go shopping.

At the North Terminal there is an exchange office where you can take care of your currency transactions as well as ATMs. Stores in this terminal where passengers can go shopping include different options like Duty Free Americas, Everything ASAP, Tech for Takeoff, Detroit Market Place and USA Today Travel Zone. You can find various souvenirs and shop for newspapers and magazines at RELAY, which is also located in the North Terminal.

There are more options at the McNamara Terminal. Stores located in the McNamara Terminal include alternatives such as The Body Shop, Brighton, Be Relax Spa, Desigual, Duty Free Americas, Michigan Store, Pandora, Swarovski, and Running Fit.

McNamara Terminal featuers a rich variety of restaurants and cafes that you can enjoy before your flight or after you land. Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caribou Coffee, Andiamo, Bigalora Cucina, Coffee Beanery, Corridor Kitchen. Ayrıca yine bu terminalde bulunan Mc Donald’s, Pinkberry, Starbucks, Mezza Mediterranean Grille, The Shed, Popeye’s, and Wendy’s.

Terminal offers passengers ATMs and currency exchange services to meet their monatery needs. There are vending machines located throughout the airport.

The airport also offers passengers wireless internet connect to help pass the time as they wait for their flight. Detroit Metro Airport also contains a lost and found where you can inquire about missing items and a large parking lot that offers short-term and long-term parking options for passengers that drive to the airport.

Transportation to Lima City Center from Airport

Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport

Lima, which is the capital of Peru and also known as the City of the Kings, is a coastal city established on ocean shore in South America. The city, which is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Rimac River, is the center of policy, industry and education of Peru. Nevertheless, Lima is a city where crime rate and income level difference are very high. In the city, you can see shanty houses and luxurious buildings all together. 

In the city built on the foothills of the mountains, there are historical remains belonging to the Incas which are one of the ancient civilizations. Some of these remains are on archeological sites and some are in museums. There are many architectural structures inheriting to the city from the period prevailed by the Spanish.

With its interesting culture, Inca Pyramids, San Francisco Monastery, wonderful beaches, ocean waves for surfing enthusiasts, different cuisine and lively nightlife, Lima continues to welcome tourists all the year round. It is quite easy to travel around the historical city center of Lima consisting of straight roads and streets intersecting each other with right angles. Nevertheless, if you are going to Lima as a tourist, you will definitely need a means of transportation because the places you will want to see are not within walking distance or close to each other.

There is generally heavy traffic throughout the city. You can easily find a taxi in Lima. Apart from the green taxis operating at the airport, in the white taxis that you can find in the city center, driver and the passenger section is separated by a wire fence for safety. As a safer method, if you are going to use taxis frequently during your visit, you can call a taxi anytime you want by using an app that you can download on your smartphone. The taxis that are called with these applications are considered safer because they operate under certain companies. There is no taximeter in taxis. Fares are standardized according to regions, but you can bargain with the driver.

Public transportation in the city center is provided by metro and metrobus. The ticket price for metrobus is 1.5 soles for one pass. Today, there is only one completed metro route but new routes are being constructed. If you want to travel from Lima to other cities of Peru, it is recommended to use airlines rather than intercity buses or trains for safety reasons.

For domestic flights, it is required to pay 10 dollars as tax. The most comfortable means of transportation that can be used for travelling to the city center is shuttle service. For the passengers coming with tour companies, private buses are waiting at the airport. Car rental and airport shuttle service offered by hotels are other options for the transportation to the city center. It is aimed that it will be possible to travel to the city center from the airport by metro in 2019 thanks to the new metro route that is still under construction.

Airport Shuttle

You can easily reach the city center by using the shuttle services that you can find at the terminal exit. You can benefit from these services by yourself or in group and you will pay the amount depending on the situation. If you use the service alone, you will have to pay 25 dollars and if you travel in group, you will need to pay 6 dollars per person. The travel lasts about 45 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle

There are numerous hotels throughout Lima and some of them offer airport shuttle service. Even if this service is not provided by your hotel, you can get in contact with your hotel before your flight and ask your hotel to help you with transportation. For benefitting from airport shuttle service, you should make a reservation in advance and specify some information such as the number of guests or the amount of your baggage.

Taxi

You can easily and comfortably get to the city center by getting one of the green colored airport taxis waiting just outside the arrival terminal. You can recognize the airport private taxi drivers from the green cards hanging on their necks. There are also independent taxis waiting in front of the airport. They may take you to the city center at affordable fares but they are not recommended because of safety reasons. You can also call a taxi by using the app you will download on your smartphone. Since these taxis operate under certain companies, they are safer than the others. Transportation to the city center from the airport lasts about half an hour by taxi.

Car Rental

There are offices of car rental companies next to the exit of international arrival terminal. You can rent a car according to your budget and have a comfortable travel to the city center. You can also visit nearby places if you prefer renting a car. If your driver’s license is not appropriate for using a car abroad, you can rent a car with a driver. This is one of the most comfortable options.

Tour Bus

If you are coming to Lima with a tour company, the buses that will take their passengers to the city center or their hotels are waiting on a private parking area. You can see this area when you get out of the exit door. This is also a comfortable alternative.

Weather in Lima

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 20ºC - Max 26ºC
ThursdayMin 19ºC - Max 27ºC
FridayMin 19ºC - Max 27ºC
SaturdayMin 19ºC - Max 28ºC
SundayMin 19ºC - Max 28ºC

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