This holiday season, we’ve cooked up something extra special – a Texas-sized recipe for smooth travels. Just like Memaw’s, Auntie’s or Papa’s best dishes, it’s simple, hearty and guaranteed to make your trip a little easier.
Ingredients:
📲 1 big scoop of the DFW Airport mobile app
Download the DFW Airport mobile app (and your airline’s, too!) for real-time updates, parking deals, gate info and more. Memaw’s Recipe Trick: Turn on push notifications so you don’t miss a thing – like setting the oven timer just right. Download the app on iOS and Android.
🚘 2 heaping cups of prebooked parking
Lock in your parking plan early – the earlier you book the more you save. A deal as sweet as pecan pie! It’s even sweeter when you create a MyDFW account for faster booking and special deals.
💳 1 whole TollTag (or a splash of Apple/Google Pay)
Reminder that our exit plazas have moved to digital payments only, meaning quick entry and even quicker exit – just like sneaking out of the kitchen before Papa hands you a dish towel.
⌚ 2 hours of arrival time before domestic flights and 3 hours before international
Make sure to stir in that buffer time to your plans to avoid any clumping along the way. For holiday travel, arriving early keeps things as smooth as Momma’s gravy. Auntie’s Baking Tip: The more the merrier when it comes to adding extra travel time. Just like a spoonful of sugar, it always makes things better.
🛣️ A dash of traffic savvy
Check your favorite map app before you leave – Waze, Google, Apple, no wrong answer. It’s like finding the fastest checkout lane on the eve of any holiday. Papa’s Holiday Hack: Double-check drivetimes before you head out – like peeking at the pie before it’s done.
🚆 A sprinkle of public transit
DART, TEXRail, and TRE can get you right to DFW – like catching a holiday sleigh ride that skips the traffic. And now DART’s new Silver Line pulls right into Terminal B for even easier access.
🤏 A pinch of patience
Sprinkle abundantly through holiday security lines and construction zones. Pairs nicely with deep breaths and holiday playlists. Don’t forget: Keep your mobile app handy with tools like live security wait times, drive-up parking availability and our interactive airport map.
🥧 1 generous helping of grab-and-go snacks
Use DFWOrderNow.com or the DFW Airport mobile app to order ahead – it’s like having holiday leftovers brought straight to the couch.
🚄 A spoonful of Skylink
Connects to any of our five terminals in just minutes. Memaw’s Recipe Shortcut: If you’re flying American Airlines and traveling light, choose to go through security at any terminal with the quickest security lines, then connect to your gate via Skylink.
🏗️ A final dollop of construction awareness
Check the Construction Corner for updates. We’re building big things but working hard to keep your trip holly jolly. Auntie’s Cooking Advice: Sign up for construction updates to get notified with information hot out the oven.
Directions:
- Cook up your holiday plans by mixing all ingredients together.
- Add extra patience and holiday spirit as needed.
- Serve with safe travels and a side of Texas hospitality.
- Visit our Travel Tips page for an extra helping of tricks to navigate DFW Airport.