Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is among the largest airports in the world by surface area and, with 87.8 million passengers in 2024, among the most trafficked.
Main hub of American Airlines, gateway to northern Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
How to get to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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Average travel time to DFW
Parking near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
The garages in all five terminals, with direct pedestrian access, cost up to 27 USD/day; Remote Parking, the most economical choice in the airport area, costs up to 10 USD/day; offsite partner parking starts at 6.95 USD/day.
How to get to Dallas from DFW
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From DFW to the most sought-after destinations
| If you want... | Choose | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spend the minimum possible heading toward Dallas | DART Orange Line, with station at Terminal A | $3 pass for 2 hours, $6 daily |
| Go to Fort Worth instead of Dallas (they are two separate cities) | TEXRail (Trinity Metro), with station at Terminal B | ~$2.50 |
| Get off near Victory Park and the American Airlines Center | DART Orange Line, Victory Station stop | $3-6 |
| Heavy luggage, large group, or late-night arrival | Uber/Lyft or traditional taxi | $35-46 Uber/Lyft, $45-67 taxi |
DFW → Downtown Dallas
The Orange Line reaches the West End, the historic center area with its red-brick warehouses converted into shops and restaurants, in about 50 minutes from Terminal A.
DFW → Fort Worth
Be careful not to confuse the two cities: for downtown Fort Worth, with Sundance Square and the historic stockyards, you need TEXRail, a line separate from DART that departs from Terminal B and arrives at T&P Station in about 50 minutes.
DFW → Victory Park and American Airlines Center
If you're attending a game or concert, get off directly at Victory Station, just steps from the Mavericks and Stars arena.
DFW → Deep Ellum
For the neighborhood of live music venues and murals, it's best to transfer downtown at Akard or St. Paul, then continue east on the Green Line.
Car rental at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
A shuttle service connects the terminal to the car rental company desks.
With a Latin character license, a short visit requires only your license, passport, and credit card, without an IDP.
Hotels near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
At the airport
On foot from Terminal D or Terminal C; from the other terminals you arrive by the free Skylink.
Best for: Dawn departures, tight connections and overnight layovers with American Airlines.
- You step out of your room and you are at the security checkpoint
- No dependence on shuttles, traffic or train timetables
- There is nothing around apart from the terminals
- Only two properties, both upper-mid-range
Recommended hotels
- Grand Hyatt DFW Inside Terminal D, a few steps from the TSA checkpoints; from the other terminals you reach it by Skylink without going outside. View availability
- Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport Next to Terminal C, linked by a pedestrian path; for the other terminals there is the hotel shuttle on request. View availability
Airport area south (Irving)
Free hotel shuttle to all the terminals, about 5-10 minutes.
Best for: Those who want to spend less while staying a few minutes from the terminals, including with a rental car.
- Lower prices than the hotels inside the terminals
- Convenient parking for those arriving or leaving with a rental car
- Area of offices and interchanges, lifeless in the evening
- The shuttle must be booked for your departure time
Recommended hotels
Grapevine, historic centre
TEXRail from Terminal B to Grapevine-Main Street station in about 10 minutes; by car 6 minutes.
Best for: A pleasant evening without going far from the airport, among Main Street and the wine cellars.
- Main Street with restaurants and tasting rooms within walking distance
- A single direct train to Terminal B, with no changes
- TEXRail does not run all night: for dawn flights you need a taxi
- Very limited hotel choice in the historic centre
Recommended hotels
Downtown Dallas
DART Orange Line from Terminal A to downtown in 40-50 minutes; by taxi or Uber 30-40 minutes.
Best for: Those staying at least one day to see Dallas without renting a car.
- Orange Line direct from Terminal A, with no changes
- Dallas Arts District museums and Dealey Plaza within walking distance
- The business district empties out after office hours
- Fort Worth is on another line: you go back to the airport and change onto the TEXRail
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 19
- with Priority Pass
- 6
- open 24 hours
- 2
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The 5 terminals (A, B, C, D, E) are connected by the free automated Skylink train.
Given the size of the airport, an advance of at least 3 hours is advised for international flights.
Map of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the DART train from DFW to downtown Dallas cost?
A 3-hour pass costs 3 USD, the day pass 6 USD; as of March 1, 2026, the Regional Day Pass dropped to 9 USD.
Q. Is DFW among the largest airports in the world?
Yes, by area it's one of the most extensive in the world, which is why it has an internal Skylink train to move between its 5 terminals.
Q. Which airline is DFW a hub for?
American Airlines has one of its main hubs here.
Q. How do you get between DFW's terminals?
With Skylink, a free automated train connecting all 5 terminals.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Minute Suites (Terminal A), Minute Suites (Terminal D), Plaza Premium First (Terminal D), Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal D), The Club DFW (Terminal D) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal E).
Q. Are any lounges open 24 hours?
Yes: Minute Suites (Terminal A) and Minute Suites (Terminal D).
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