What to expect when you land at DFW
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Use this guide to quickly navigate your arrival at DFW Airport, whether you are arriving on a domestic or international flight.
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Use this guide to quickly navigate your arrival at DFW Airport, whether you are arriving on a domestic or international flight.
What to expect when you land at DFW
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Use this guide to quickly navigate your arrival at DFW Airport, whether you are arriving on a domestic or international flight.
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Use this guide to quickly navigate your arrival at DFW Airport, whether you are arriving on a domestic or international flight.
What do I do after arriving at DFW Airport?
Your next steps depend on whether your flight is domestic or international.
Domestic Arrivals at DFW Airport
If you are arriving on a domestic flight:
- Proceed directly to baggage claim if you checked bags
- Check here or your airline's website or app for baggage claim info
- Follow signs for ground transportation
- Follow signs for public transit if taking rail service
- Use airport signage or ask team members in orange shirts for assistance if needed
International Arrivals at DFW Airport
If you are arriving from another country:
- Follow signs to Passport Control after leaving the aircraft
- Use the color-coded signs that match your travel documents
- If unsure, ask a Customs and Border Protection officer or DFW representative
- After Passport Control, proceed to baggage claim and collect checked bags
- Check here or your airline's website or app for baggage claim info
- Continue to Customs and follow officer instructions
- Exit into the public arrivals area
Where can I get help at DFW Airport?
If you need assistance:
- Look for DFW Customer Experience team members wearing orange shirts
- Airline representatives may also be able to assist
Where can I get help at DFW Airport?
If you need assistance:
- Look for DFW Customer Experience team members wearing orange shirts
- Airline representatives may also be able to assist
Where can I get help at DFW Airport?
If you need assistance:
- Look for DFW Customer Experience team members wearing orange shirts
- Airline representatives may also be able to assist
Where can I get help at DFW Airport?
If you need assistance:
- Look for DFW Customer Experience team members wearing orange shirts
- Airline representatives may also be able to assist
Transportation Options After Arriving at DFW Airport
Follow airport signs from the arrivals area to your preferred transportation option.
Rideshare at DFW Airport
- Go to the upper-level curbside
- Request your ride in the app of your choice
- Wait at the column number shown in your app
Taxi at DFW Airport
- Go to the lower level of your terminal
- Taxis are available outside each terminal
Hotel Shuttle or Courtesy Vehicle
- Go to the lower level of your terminal
- Check boards near baggage claim for shuttle information
Rental Cars at DFW Airport
How to get a rental car:
- After baggage claim, follow signs to Rental Car Pickup
- Go to the lower level
- Board the rental car shuttle
Rental Car Shuttle Details
- Runs 24 hours a day
- Every 10 to 15 minutes
- Approximate ride time: 10 minutes
The Rental Car Center is off-airport and serves multiple rental companies in one location.
Passenger Pick-Up at DFW Airport:
- Go to the lower-level curbside near baggage claim or upper-level curbside if you didn't check any bags
- Curbs are for active loading and unloading only
- Drivers who are waiting should use a cell phone lot or one-hour Terminal garage parking
Public Transit from DFW Airport
Rail service is available directly from DFW Airport.
- DART Orange Line – Terminal A
- DART Silver Line – Terminal B
- TEXRail – Terminal B
- TRE – Connect via CentrePort/DFW Airport Station using TRE Link shuttle
Public Transit from DFW Airport
Rail service is available directly from DFW Airport.
- DART Orange Line – Terminal A
- DART Silver Line – Terminal B
- TEXRail – Terminal B
- TRE – Connect via CentrePort/DFW Airport Station using TRE Link shuttle
Public Transit from DFW Airport
Rail service is available directly from DFW Airport.
- DART Orange Line – Terminal A
- DART Silver Line – Terminal B
- TEXRail – Terminal B
- TRE – Connect via CentrePort/DFW Airport Station using TRE Link shuttle
Public Transit from DFW Airport
Rail service is available directly from DFW Airport.
- DART Orange Line – Terminal A
- DART Silver Line – Terminal B
- TEXRail – Terminal B
- TRE – Connect via CentrePort/DFW Airport Station using TRE Link shuttle
Frequently Asked Questions
Use DART rail service, TRE via CentrePort Station by taking the TRE Link shuttle, rideshare, taxi, rental car, or shuttle service.
Use TEXRail, TRE via CentrePort Station by taking the TRE Link shuttle, rideshare, taxi, rental car, or shuttle service.
Follow terminal signs for baggage claim after arrival. Domestic passengers may go directly there. International passengers visit Passport Control first.