Travelers Can Ease Their Journey with Digital Tools, Arriving Early
DFW AIRPORT, Texas (June 26, 2025)
Summer is in full throttle at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with some of the season’s busiest projected travel days on approach this upcoming Independence Day holiday period. DFW anticipates welcoming approximately 1.8 million travelers during the seven-day period from Wednesday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 8.
Wednesday, July 2, Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7 are expected to be the busiest days of the travel period, with July 7 expected to surpass more than 285,000 customers passing through DFW’s terminals.
Time-Savers: Summer Travel Tips and Tools
With significant construction taking place across the airport’s roads and terminals, customers are encouraged to add extra time into their travel plan. At minimum, DFW recommends arriving at the airport no later than two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Drivetime apps can assist with planning of transit times based on live traffic conditions.
Additional offerings, tools and services are available to support travelers along every step of their travel journey.
- Prebook parking: Save crucial decision-making time and get offered the best rates when booking in advance with prebook parking online. While terminal parking options are expected to fill up quickly, Express and Remote parking lots are also available with quick and convenient shuttle service to every terminal.
- Avoid congested airport roads with public transit: DART’s Orange Line provides direct access to Terminal A, while Trinity Metro’s TEXRail connects riders to Terminal B. Additionally, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) offers service from Dallas and Fort Worth to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, with terminal access via the TRE Link shuttle. For details on transit schedules and fares, visit DART, Trinity Metro or TRE.
- Download the DFW Airport mobile app: Make informed decisions every step of the way based on live parking availability, security wait times, construction updates and more. Plus, travelers can opt-in to push notifications for real-time alerts and create a MyDFW account to customize preferences. The app is available for iOS and Android.
Construction Update: Active Work Zones at Terminal C and Along International Parkway
A historic plan to expand and overhaul critical infrastructure at DFW is underway with extensive construction activity taking place along International Parkway and throughout Terminal C. Customers are encouraged to arrive early to navigate potential congestion through construction areas. Due to construction, Terminal C has reduced parking availability with updates to check-in and security. Travelers can view all construction updates at dfwairport.com/construction.
Terminal D Bustle: Peak Security Wait Times for International Travel
The busiest times for check-in and security checkpoints at Terminal D are in the early morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the early evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. International travelers are encouraged to arrive at least three hours before departure to navigate departing crowds for international flights.
Curbside Protocol: One-Hour Parking and Curbside Rules Keep Traffic Flowing
Curbside areas are designated for active passenger drop off and pick up only. Vehicles stopping in traffic lanes or waiting on the terminal curb until their party is ready will prohibit the flow of heavy traffic levels. Convenient one-hour parking options in terminal garages, as well as cell phone lots at the north and south end of the airport, allow vehicles to wait until passengers are ready for curbside pickup without impeding traffic. Dedicated airport staff will be at the curbs to help move traffic along during the busiest times.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most connected and busiest airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic engine and job generator for the North Texas region. The airport’s historic $12 billion capital plan – DFW Forward – is set to transform the customer experience and plan for the future with monumental upgrades and expansions underway across DFW’s terminals, airfield and roadway infrastructure.
For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Mobile App for iOS and Android devices. Follow @dfwairport on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.