Detroit to Philadelphia Flights

Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit Metro Airport, located at 2500 World Gateway Place in Wayne, Michigan, is the primary airport serving the greater Detroit area. The airport is centrally located less than twenty-two miles south-west of downtown Detroit and just thirteen miles south-west of Dearborn. Four international carriers and eight domestic airlines service the airport, offering direct service to many major cities across the country and abroad. When you're ready to leave Detroit behind, be sure to visit ebookers, where you can make all of your travel arrangements in one easy-to-use system.

Parking at Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit Metro Airport provides on-site parking for more than nineteen thousand vehicles. Two garages offer convenient covered parking just steps from the terminals. The Big Blue Deck is just steps from the north terminal, and it offers a rate of just $10 per day for long-term parking and $25 per day for short-term parking. Travellers flying out of the McNamara terminal have three parking options. Long-term parking is available at $20 per day, short-term parking is offered for $25 per day, and valet parking charges $33 per day. The green lot provides open-air parking and free shuttle service to and from the terminals for just $8 per day. Although a few off-site parking companies are also available, the airport's affordable on-site economy rates are typically better options.

Ground Transportation in the Detroit Area

The city's SMART bus service is the most economical way to get to the airport, with one-way fares starting at $2. Several taxi companies, including Metro Cab (734-997-6500), offer transportation to the airport for a fare of roughly $45 from the downtown area and $35 from Dearborn. If you use ebookers to make your travel arrangements, you can use the money you save to splurge on a private car service to get you to the airport in comfort. Metro Cars (800-456-1701) offers sedan service for $43 from Dearborn and $54 from downtown Detroit.

Restaurants in Detroit Metro Airport

You'll never go hungry at Detroit Metro Airport, as it is has a concession program that has won awards for several years. At the McNamara terminal, you can nosh on baked goods from Brioche Dorée or enjoy a cup of java from The Coffee Beanery. The north terminal is home to Le Petit Bistro and Caribou Coffee. Those who would prefer to grab a quick bite on the way will find Dunkin' Donuts at 11111 Telegraph Road in Taylor and Astro Coffee at 2124 Michigan Avenue in Detroit.

Philadelphia International Airport

Flying to Philadelphia means flying into Philadelphia International Airport, which is conveniently located about seven miles from the centre of town. This airport, which uses the international code PHL, is a US Airways hub. The airport's Exhibitions Program features art by local artists to make your airport experience more pleasant. Find inexpensive flights to Philadelphia on your favourite airline by searching ebookers today.

Transportation from Philadelphia International Airport

Once you arrive, you can catch SEPTA's Airport Rail Line train, which leaves every thirty minutes and takes passengers directly into the city centre Philadelphia. The airport rail costs $7.00 per person. Taxis also operate from the airport, and it costs $28.50 to get to the city centre. Another option is to rent a car from one of the seven rental agencies located outside of the baggage claim area in Zone Two.

Philadelphia Weather

Winter temperatures in Philadelphia stay in the single digits and often drop below 0°C at night. Summer temperatures reach the high 20s and low 30s during the day and drop to the low 20s at night. Spring and fall temperatures in the teens, along with lower prices and smaller crowds, make these colder seasons an ideal time to visit Philadelphia. A package deal from ebookers can help you save even more, no matter what time of year you visit Philadelphia.

Holidaying in Philadelphia

From Independence Hall to Valley Forge National Park, the historic attractions in Philadelphia are a big draw for anyone interested in American history. Art lovers will want to make a stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum, which houses over three hundred thousand works of art. Families with kids love visiting the Philadelphia Zoo and the Please Touch Museum. Those who want to explore the culinary traditions of the area may want to schedule in a stop at some of the sandwich shops that serve world-famous Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, such as Pat's King of Steaks or Geno's Steaks.