Denver International Airport

About the Airport

Statistics and location
Denver International Airport (IATA: DEN), known locally as DIA, is one of the busiest airports in the United States, behind only Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Dallas Forth Worth, Los Angeles LAX and Chicago O'Hare. It operates several domestic, international and some intercontinental flights, serving not only the Denver metropolitan area, but also the greater Front Range Urban Corridor. It is the largest airport in North America by land area. It is a major hub for both United Airlines and Frontier Airlines and the largest base of operations for Southwest Airlines. Since the mid-1990s, it has served more than 200 nonstop destinations, making it one of the few worldwide with this distinction.

During 2023, 77.8 million passengers transited through it. It is located in the state of Colorado, 40 km (25 miles) northeast of downtown Denver. (SEE MAP)

Contact information

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Terminals

The airport is open 24 hours a day and has a single terminal, the Jeppesen Terminal, with three concourses (A, B, C) after the security checkpoint, which provide access to the boarding gates. SEE MORE

Services and amenities

The airport features free unlimited Wi-Fi access, banking services, electronic device charging stations, children's play area, dedicated spaces for nursing mothers, work spaces, post office, pet relief areas, art gallery, meet and greet services, tourist information and travel assistance. In addition, meeting rooms and conference facilities, spa, fitness center and swimming pool at the Westin hotel. SEE MORE

Restaurants, cafes and shopping

There is a wide variety of dining options, with restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets and bars, as well as a wide variety of stores and duty-free items, including clothing and accessories, cosmetics, electronics and telephony, alcoholic beverages, sweets. You can find 24-hour convenience stores with food, souvenirs, books and newspapers. SEE MORE

Nearby hotels

The Westin Denver International Airport is adjacent to DIA (right next to the Transit Center) and offers shuttle services to downtown Denver. In addition, there are several hotels in the immediate vicinity with shuttle services.

Other lodging options near the airport can be located and booked using the map below (not available when using an ad blocker):

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Public and Private Transportation

Commuter Train

The A line runs every 15 minutes during rush hour and every 30 minutes from 7:30 pm to 5:00 am, connecting Denver Airport with Union Station in downtown Denver. SEE MORE

Door-to-door shuttle service

If you are looking for the maximum comfort and tranquility to move from Denver International Airport to your place of accommodation, you can opt for a private or shared shuttle service. On the other hand, some hotels also have their own exclusive service for guests. SEE MORE

Taxi and Ride-sharing Services

Licensed cab ranks are located on Island 1, outside gates 505, 507 and 511, on the east side of the terminal, and gates 506, 510 and 512, on the west side. Travel time: 30 minutes to downtown. Fixed fare: USD71.03.

Uber and Lyft are also available. You can meet your driver at Island 5, level 5, outside baggage claim. SEE MORE

Buses

Several public bus lines serve DEN, including AB, AT, 104L, 145X and 169L. The airport bus terminal is located in the DEN Transit Center, level 1, adjacent to the Westin hotel. SEE MORE

Car Rental

Denver Airport is quite far from downtown, so renting a car can be a good idea to quickly get to your next destination, or to explore all the attractions in and around the city. SEE MORE

Airlines

List of airlines operating to and from Denver, terminal locations and contact information.

VIP Lounges

There are several lounges distributed among all airport concourses. SEE MORE

Parking

There are a variety of parking options at the airport, according to different needs and situations, such as: Cell Phone Lot, economy sectors, garages, short stay areas, 61st & Peña, electric vehicle charging stations. SEE MORE

FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions from passengers.