Dallas, TX, USA

Guide to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the main airport for both Dallas and Fort Worth and is near both Texas cities. Located 15 miles from Dallas and 18 miles from Fort Worth, it is one of America's busiest airports. It operates both domestic flights and a large number of International connections to Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific region.

Terminals and facilities at Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas-Fort Worth airport has four main terminals, A, B, C and E in regular operation. There is a complimentary inter-terminal rail link at DFW. It also provides access to all parking areas and to all airport hotels.

Bureau de change facilities are located in terminals A, B and E. Post offices, banks, ATMs, fax, and internet points are available throughout every terminal. Relaxing lounge areas are plentiful. Also, wheelchair assistance is provided by the Skycap stand, located on the lower floor of each terminal.

Duty-free shopping is on hand, and there are numerous souvenir shops throughout the terminals to make sure you remember you visit to the Lone Star State.

Internet access is available all over the airport. Conference rooms and other business facilities can be found in the on-location Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel. Besides the Hyatt, there are many airport hotels available. Good rates on airport hotels can be obtained online. Book a Dallas airport hotel here.

There are numerous restaurants, snack stands, bars, and food vendors available throughout the airport.

If you need a hire car during your stay in Dallas, you can choose from the many well-known car hire companies situated at the airport. To reserve a hire car from Dallas airport in advance, click here.

Hotels at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport

Airport hotels are not in short supply at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. The Hyatt Regecy DFW Hotel is the main airport hotel, but there are plenty of others as well. You can check rates on hotels at Dallas airport here.

Some of the airport hotels you can choose from include: La Quinta DFW North, Super 8 DFW Airport North, and Baymont Inn and Suites DFW Airport. More information on these and other airport hotels, Dallas, here.

Transportation and parking at Dallas-Fort Worth International

Bus services into the city are provided by the Dallas Area Rapid Transport (DART) and by the Forth Worth Airporter Service. Both bus services connect with the free airport train service and run approximately every 30 minutes.

Taxi stands are located in front of main terminal exit points.

Airport parking areas are located in front of each terminal and within easy walking distance. Passenger drop-off points are directly in front of each terminal. Usually, there is plenty of airport parking available, but you can make sure you get a space at a good deal by reserving Dallas airport car parking in advance.

Car hire at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport

Directions to the airport by car are as follows: From Dallas, take the I35E north until it joins the 183E. Take the ‘International Parkway North’ exit and look for airport signs. From Forth Worth, take the I35 West until exit 52A. Next you need to take the SR-121 North which joins the SR-183 East, then turn off at ‘International Parkway North’ and look for signs to the airport.

It's quite simple to hire a car from the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. There are plenty of car hire companies to choose from and include such names as Avis, Budget, and Hertz. You can save by booking car hire at Dallas airport in advance here.

A hire car is a good way to get around Dallas and/or Fort Worth, since most of the population travels by car. Many attractions are spread around the cities, thus it's most convenient if you have a hire car.

Website: www.dfwairport.com

Information: 972-574-8888