Dallas Airport Information
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The 18,076-acre Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1974. It is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Texas. Centrally located about 30 minutes northwest of Dallas and 45 minutes northeast of Fort Worth, it serves more than 60 million passengers per year. DFW provides travelers with a unique benefit: every major city in the United States can be accessed from DFW within four hours.
There are five main terminals and more than 170 boarding gates at DFW. DFW has 3 control towers, more than any other airport in the world. DFW offers flights to 170 destinations on 15 domestic airlines and 7 international airlines. Approximately 50 non-stop international flights depart DFW everyday. It is American Airlines' largest hub in the United States with over 800 daily departures.
Several improvements have been made at DFW to enhance the traveler experience. A new international terminal including ticketing counters, a full-service Grand Hyatt hotel and its own parking deck has been completed. The Skylink, a new inner airport transportation system opened in 2005. Skylink is the largest high-speed airport train system in the world with inter-terminal trains that run approximately every two minutes and travel up to 35 mph. Additional amenities include over 40,000 parking spaces and a wide range of dining options including restaurants like Au Bon Pain, T.G.I. Friday's, Fuddruckers Hamburgers and Tigin Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport served as the primary airport in Dallas until 1974. Love Field Airport is located near the heart of Dallas within minutes of the Dallas Convention Center and Dallas Market Center. It is known for its convenience, affordability and efficiency for the corporate traveler.
Love Field's size also makes it an attractive option for individuals seeking a less crowded and stressful travel experience. All three concourses are located within one main terminal. Five conference rooms and numerous business amenities can be found throughout the airport. In addition to extensive handicapped facilities, various restaurants and stores are provided.
Love Field offers more than 100 daily flights that serve 17 domestic destinations. The total number of flights and airlines serving Love Field has been limited by the Wright and Shelby amendments that were passed to protect the amount of air traffic surrounding DFW. However, American Airlines, Continental and Southwest Airlines all serve Love Field. More than 120 direct flights to various locations throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are available through Southwest Airlines.
Airline carriers serving the Dallas-Fort-Worth International Airport
- Air Canada
- AirTran Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- American Eagle
- ATA
- British Airways
- Champion Air
- Continental
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Lufthansa
- Mesa Airlines
- Mexicana
- Midwest Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Sun Country
- TACA Airlines
- United Airlines
- US Airways
Dallas Train Information
Amtrak
Texas Eagle is the Amtrak train that serves the Greater Dallas Metro Area. In 2004, the Texas Eagle provided transportation to nearly a quarter million passengers. It provides direct service to 41 cities between Chicago
Chicago and Los Angeles and an additional 30 cities via three other trains and one bus: Heartland Flyer (Oklahoma - Fort Worth), Missouri Service (Kansas City - St. Louis), Sunset Limited (New Orleans - Los Angeles) and Thruway bus (connections on 6 routes). More than 300 possible trips are offered on the daily section of the Texas Eagle and over 700 different possible trips can be taken across the entire route. The average ticket cost is $50 for a coach seat and $190 for a sleeper. Additional ticketing details and schedule information can be found at www.texaseagle.com
Dallas Public Transportation
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system provides visitors with modern transportation services throughout Dallas and 12 surrounding cities. Together, the Trinity Railway Express and DART serve more than 200,000 passengers a day within a 700-square-mile service area. DART operates the largest light rail service in the state of Texas. Almost all DART stations offer free parking.
Bus
The Dallas Bus System accounts for the majority of the DART system's travel. DART operates 120 standard bus routes and numerous shuttle routes. 32 local routes provide service to downtown Dallas, a handful of which link to downtown Dallas suburbs. There are 29 suburban routes and 18 crosstown routes (these do not run through downtown). 11 express routes ferry passengers between multiple areas with few to no stops.
Bus service to the following locations: Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plan and University Park.
Rail System
The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is Dallas' main rail provider. It provides efficient and stress-free transportation to businesses, restaurants, shopping and entertainment destinations within the Greater Dallas Metro Area. More than 8,700 people ride the TRE every day.
TRE offers nine regular stops and one special event stop at Victory Station. It is an ideal way for visitors to travel to and from the airport as the roundtrip cost on TRE is a fraction of the cost of a taxi or long-term airport parking. In order to access the airport via TRE, take the train to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and transfer to the DFW Airport bus. Airport buses are complimentary with trains departing every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday. There is no bus service available on Sunday. TRE's commuter line provides travelers with a direct connection to downtown Fort Worth.
Going to a concert or to watch the Dallas Stars? Take the TRE directly to the American Airlines Center or ride the DART Rail's Red or Blue Line train to the West End Station and jump on any train displaying the word "DART."
DART Transportation Costs
Full Day-Pass:
- $3 for local bus/rail
Includes local bus, DART Rail and TRE
service in Dallas County - $5 for premium bus and rail
Includes express bus service and TRE service to DFW Airport and Fort Worth
Full day passes are good for unlimited rides on date of purchase through 3:00 am the next day.
One-way Fares:
- $1.50 for Standard Fare - Applies to local bus and rail service
- $2.50 for Premium Service - Includes express bus service between downtown Dallas. It also includes complimentary park and ride facilities at the following stations: Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Irving, Plano and Rowlett.
One-way fare passes are valid for 90 minutes of train travel or a single bus trip. Transfers will not be accommodated with a one-way fare pass. Keep in mind that rail only tickets are not valid on buses.
TRE Fares for 2 Zones:
- $1.50 - Includes one way service to all destinations between downtown Dallas and West Irving Station.
- $2.50 - Includes service inter-station service in Dallas County and Tarrant County.
DART passes can be purchased in any rail station via ticket vending machine.
M-Line Streetcar
The M-Line Streetcar is Dallas' vintage, electric trolley system. It provides service throughout the streets of Dallas' historic uptown. Along the trolley route, visitors will enjoy seeing many of the unique restaurants, sidewalk cafes, art galleries and boutiques that give Dallas its character. Take a complimentary ride up and down McKinney Avenue in order to connect from the west entrance of Cityplace Station on the DART Rail System to the Arts District downtown.
The M-Line operates 7 days a week with trolleys arriving/departing every 15 minutes during peak hours. During off peak hours, the trolleys arrive/depart every 30 minutes. Off peak hours are as follows: Weekends between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, Sundays between 12:30 pm and 10:00 pm
Taxis
Taxis are a convenient way to travel to and from DFW. All taxi rates are determined by the City of Dallas. Taxi stands are located on the upper level of Terminals A, B, C and E, as well as on the lower level of Terminal D. Passengers should expect to pay approximately $40 for a cab to downtown Dallas and approximately $43 to downtown Fort Worth.
Approximate one-way cab fares from DFW (including extras):
| Fort Worth Convention Center | $43 |
| Fort Worth Northside (Stockyards) | $53 |
| Arlington City Hall | $33 |
| Ameriquest Field in Arlington/Six Flags | $27 |
| Grapevine City Hall | $20 |
| Irving City Hall | $24 |
| Texas Stadium | $28 |
| Dallas City Hall/Convention Center | $40 |
| Dallas Market Center | $32 |
| Dallas West End | $40 |
| Plano City Hall | $60 |
Distance to...
- Fort Worth, TX
- Austin, TX
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Memphis, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- 31 miles
- 195 miles
- 206 miles
- 250 miles
- 270 miles
- 452 miles
- 520 miles
