Email     Print     Bookmark & Share

Dallas-Fort Worth Airports

Guide

Weather:


Directory

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) from downtown Dallas and 24 miles (39km) from Fort Worth.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 972 574 8888.
Transfer between terminals: The airport's Terminal Link van service provides free transportation between terminals on blue and green passenger shuttle vans. It may be used for passengers needing to transfer to another terminal after they have exited security or to get back to a vehicle parked in another terminal. Within the terminals inside security the Skylink airport train provides fast connections between the five terminals.
Transfer to the city: There are numerous options for transport between the airport and destinations in the surrounding metropolitan area. Charter buses, limousines and public buses are available and passengers should enquire at the Visitor Information Centres located in the baggage claim areas for schedules and information. A free shuttle service links all the terminals to the CenterPort/DFW Trinity Railway Express station about 20 minutes away from where there are regular departures to Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth. Taxis are available on the upper level of each terminal. Shared ride vans are also available.
Car rental: Located near the south entrance, DFW's Rental Car Centre consolidates 10 rental car companies under one roof, including Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E Z Rent, Hertz, National and Thrifty. A Rental Car shuttle bus ferries passengers to the Rental Car Centre.
Facilities: The airport is well supplied with ATMs and currency exchange and all terminals feature shops, restaurants and business services, including fax and Internet facilities. Additional facilities include barber shops and shoe shine services.
Parking: Please note that the airport's Remote and Express Parking fill early during the holidays. The airport encourages travellers to park at the Terminal Parking, which provides convenient, close-in parking that is a short walk to the departure gate.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.dfwairport.com
Travel Agents!
Subscribe to Word Travels Professional: Email and print off customised travel guides for your clients. Brand this guide with your logo and contact details. Word Travels includes authorative and reliable information on thousands of destinations.