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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Guide (DFW)
Airport info
Code:
DFW
No. of terminals:
5
Dialling code:
+1
Address:
2400 Aviation Drive, DFW Airport, TX 75261, United States
Location:
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is located approximately 32km (20 miles) northwest of Dallas and 39km (24 miles) northeast of Fort Worth.
Telephone:
+1 972 973 3112
Map:
Serving the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the largest airport in Texas and is one of the busiest in the world. Our guide to the airport includes useful contact details and information on airport facilities, as well as transportation and accommodation options.
Multilingual information boards can be found throughout Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. In addition, interactive visitor information centres are located near the baggage reclaim areas, providing information about the airport and public transportation.
DFW Airport Ambassadors, who are stationed throughout all terminals, provide assistance, including directing passengers to connecting flights, baggage reclaim and other airport facilities. Allways Meet and Greet services are available for passengers connecting, departing or arriving at DFW. A complete list of services and pricing can be found on the Allways website (www.allwaysvip.com/).
Email address:
airportinfocenter@dfwairport.com
The airport train, Skylink, connects the terminals at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, transporting passengers between the terminals with a journey time averaging around five minutes. It’s a maximum of nine minutes between the farthest terminals.
Transportation between terminals from the public area is available with Terminal Link, a free shuttle bus service that leaves every 10 minutes.
There are airport connections from the south on Route 183, or from the north on highways 114 or Interstate 635. All exits are on the left.
From central Dallas, head north on Interstate 35E, continue (northwest) on Route 183, turn off onto Ramp DFW Airport, and then continue (north) on International Parkway North toll road. The driving time from central Dallas is approximately 30 minutes.
From central Fort Worth, follow Route 121 (Airport Freeway) then Route 183 all the way to the International Parkway junction. International Parkway leads directly to the airport. The journey from central Fort Worth should take approximately 30 minutes.
Public Transport
Rail: Trinity Railway Express (tel: +1 817 215 8600; www.trinityrailwayexpress.org) offers direct connections to a number of stations in both Dallas and Fort Worth from 0500-2300, Monday to Saturday. The journey time to downtown Dallas and Fort Worth is around 45 minutes and the one-way fare is US$2.50. Shuttles connect the station and the terminals and are free for passengers holding a valid air ticket.
DART (tel: +1 214 979 1111; www.dart.org) rail services operate from the dedicated DFW Airport Station (on the Orange Line), located between terminals A and B. The fare for a midday pass (0930-1430) costs $2.00, while a day-pass is priced at $6.00.
Shuttle: Go Yellow Checker shuttle buses (tel: +1 214 841 1900 or +1 817 267 5150; www.yellowcheckershuttle.com) serve various destinations, including major hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth. A number of other shuttle services are also available.
Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E between 0800 and midnight.
Terminal facilities
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has multiple ATMs and bureaux de changes within the terminal buildings.
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the airport. Postal facilities are also available in all terminals.
There are over 70 food and drink outlets at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, ranging from snack bars and fast food counters to à la carte dining establishments, including a high-end restaurant in the Grand Hyatt hotel (tel: +1 972 973 1234; www.hyatt.com).
There are over 50 shops offering everything from cosmetics and drinks to Texan souvenirs (think cowboy hats). Duty-free shopping is available to international passengers in Terminal D.
Luggage trolleys are available throughout all terminals. Luggage lockers are not available. For lost and found services, contact the Travelers Aid desk (tel: +1 972 973 4420).
Airport facilities
24-hour business centres are located in Terminals A, B, C and E as well as at Skylink stations. These feature work counters, semi-private workstations, Internet access, and phone charging outlets at each seat. The private workstations feature computers, TDD telephones, fax, printing and Internet access.
Additionally, the business centre located in the on-site Grand Hyatt hotel (tel: +1 972 973 1234; www.hyatt.com) offers a range of business services plus meeting rooms and an exhibition hall.
Within the terminals, there are TTY telephones, amplified receivers and lowered telephones.
Wheelchairs are available from individual airlines in each terminal: passengers should request any special assistance from their airline prior to travel. There is disabled parking available in all car parks and the inter-terminal Terminal Link vans are wheelchair accessible.
Short-stay car parks are located next to each terminal. Express car parks are situated slightly further away and are served by a shuttle service. Long-term, economy parking is available at remote sites, also serviced by the free airport shuttle buses. For further information on car parking, telephone the information line (tel: +1 972 973 4840). Valet parking (tel: +1 972 574 2400) is also available. Prepaid parking is also available; bookings can be made on the airport website.
The car hire centre is a 10-minute shuttle ride from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport; shuttles depart from the lower level of each terminal and courtesy telephones are located in the baggage reclaim area. Car hire companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, EZ Rent, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty are all represented.
Operating 24-hour check-in and courtesy shuttles, this on-site hotel has more than 800 rooms, together with a huge range of meeting and conference spaces. Additionally, there is a choice of bars and restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a heated outdoor pool.
2334 North International Parkway,
75261,
Dallas,
United States
An opulent choice is the 298-room Grand Hyatt, integrated within Terminal D and is readily accessible via Skylink or Terminal link connections. Along with its range of dining facilities, the hotel also houses meeting rooms, conference suites, a rooftop swimming pool and gym.
2337 South International Parkway,
Dallas,
United States
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Fort-Worth Airport South
+1 972 659 1272
For those travelling on a more restricted budget, this is a good option close to the airport. This Holiday Inn operates free shuttle services from 0500 to 2300 and has a business centre with free Wi-Fi access. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
4235 West Airport Freeway,
75062,
Irving,
United States
This 3-star hotel provides courtesy transport both to and from the airport. Facilities include meeting rooms, an American bistro-style restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre.
2280 Valley View Lane,
75062,
Texas,
United States
A 2-star hotel located off Route 114, the Super 8 offers a business centre, free breakfast and gymnasium. A separate charge is levied for the shuttle service to and from the airport.
4770 West John Carpenter Freeway,
X75063,
Irving,
United States
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