Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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DFW Airport no longer provides cots. The airport has switched to eco-friendly biodegradable blankets and pillows, which can be provided to travelers after 10PM. – an airport employee (May 2019)
DFW Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
What to Expect
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport (Code: DFW) comprises five terminals (A, B, C, D, E) linked by a SkyLink train. Terminals A – D are also connected by walkways, while Terminal E is a satellite and can only be reached from the other terminals by Skylink. All five terminals contain plenty of airside dining, shopping and service options, with Terminal D (international) offering the most extensive selection. Exploring airside terminals is not a problem, but accessing airside late at night may be impossible if security checkpoints are closed. The airport offers free WiFi and contains plenty of charging stations. Economy class passengers can find comfort in one of many airport lounges by purchasing a lounge pass or membership.
Sleeping in DFW Airport
Looking for somewhere to sleep at DFW? Recent traveller reviews consistently point to a hidden upper-level seating area near Gates D22–D23 as one of the airport’s best places to rest. While cold temperatures, bright lighting, and overnight cleaning can make sleep challenging, many travellers still manage a few hours of rest thanks to comfortable seating areas and several quiet corners throughout the terminals. Read our full Dallas-Fort Worth Sleep Guide for the best sleeping spots, overnight tips, and what to expect after dark.
Those seeking uninterrupted sleep can choose from several on-site hotels and numerous other hotels within easy shuttle distance. There are also private suites with daybeds in Terminals A and D, with the Terminal D location offering showers. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Dallas Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours; however, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- If you are on a flight arriving at night connecting to a morning flight, you may be asked to go out into the public area for the night.
- If you have a morning flight, you cannot pass through security the night before. You need to stay in the public section (landside). TSA, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the public area (landside), you cannot get through to the secure area (airside) until the morning. The TSA security screening checkpoint hours vary according to boarding area:
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- Terminal A: A12 (4:30 AM – 8:00 PM) • A21 (3:00 AM – 10:30 PM) • A35 (4:30 AM – 8:00 PM)
- Terminal B: B9 (4:30 AM – 9:00 PM) • B30 (4:30 AM – 10:45 PM)
- Terminal C: C11 (4:30 AM – 10:45 PM) • C20 (3:30 AM – 10:30 PM)
- Terminal D: D18 (4:00 AM – 10:30 PM) • D22 (5:00 AM – 9:00 PM) • D30 (3:30 AM – 11:30 PM)
- Terminal E: E8 (3:45 AM – 8:45 PM) • E18 (3:45 AM – 11:30 PM) • E33 (4:00 AM – 8:30 PM)
As of 07 Jan 2025. Times are subject to change. Visit the airport website for current security times.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
Relax and recharge in DFW’s complimentary Travel Lounges, offering a cozy atmosphere with lounge chairs and workstation seating. Power outlets are available at every seat. Locations: Gates B28, C8, C26, and E8.
A theatre area in Terminal D offers comfortable media chairs and ten viewing screens.
Take precautions even when sleeping in the rest zones. In December 2019, a traveller at another airport reported that money and credit cards had been stolen from their bag even though the bag was right beside them. Protect and lock your bags as you would sleeping elsewhere in public.
Cots
DFW no longer provides cots as of 2019, instead offering eco-friendly biodegradable blankets and pillows during mass cancellations. These are typically available after 10:00 PM upon request from airline staff or via courtesy phones (confirmed by airport policy updates in 2024). Distribution occurs primarily in Terminals A and D near gate areas during weather-related disruptions; supplies may be limited. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels & Sleep Pods
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport
- Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
- Day Rooms: Yes
- Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair gives you nightmares, there is good news for those looking to sleep at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in comfort. If you are on a layover, you don’t have to go through security as there are two micro hotel locations on the airside offering both short-term and overnight rates. On the landside (public area), two hotels are connected to Terminals C and D and many nearby hotels that provide airport shuttles.
Hotel inside DFW Airport
Travellers in the secure area of the terminal do not need to pass through immigration/security to access one of the two Minute Suites locations:
Minute Suites – Locations: Terminal A (near Gate A39) • Terminal D (near Gate D23). Minute Suites provides private suites for travellers needing to relax, work, or sleep during a layover or flight delay. Each suite has a daybed that sleeps two, fresh pillows and blankets, smart TV, free Wi-Fi, and an Amazon Alexa to provide a sound-masking system. Here are the rates as of February 2025: US$ 65 per hour. US$ 215 (overnight – eight hours, after 9:00PM til midnight). Showers are $20 for 30 mins (added on to a minimum 1 hour stay) or $30 for 30 mins without a suite rental. Showers are available at the D23 location only. Discounted rates for military/1st responder, crew, and more. Use Promo Code SIASUITES to save 15% off a Suite Rental or Overnight Stay when you book online.
Hotels at the airport
Transit passengers will need to pass through immigration/security to access one of these hotels:
- Grand Hyatt DFW – Located inside the airport in Terminal D. Free access via SkyLink and Terminal Link from all terminals.
- Hyatt Regency DFW – Located adjacent to Terminal C. Free 24-hour shuttle service to all DFW terminals. Day-use rooms are also available. Courtesy phones that could be used for airport pick-up, used to be located in the baggage claim area.
Hotels near the airport
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
American Airlines Admirals Club – Lounge Access: Pay at the door: USD 79.00 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles (when space is available, for same-day travel on flights operated or marketed by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or any oneworld carrier) • American Airlines Admirals Club membership • oneworld Emerald or Sapphire members • first or business class passengers on American Airlines or oneworld carriers with a same-day boarding pass • Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® holders • Concierge Key members.
- (Terminal A) – Location: Terminal A, near Gate A24, Airside. Hours: 4:00 AM to 10:15 PM. Showers: Unknown. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
- (Terminal B) – Location: Terminal B, between Gates B3 and B4, Airside. Hours: 5:30 AM to 10:15 PM. Showers: Unknown. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
- (Terminal C) – Location: Terminal C, between Gates C19 and C20, Airside. Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:15 PM. Showers: Unknown. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
- (Terminal D) – Location: Terminal D, near Gate D24, Airside. Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:15 PM. Showers: Unknown. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
- (Terminal E) – Location: Terminal E, near Gate E8, Airside. Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Showers: Unknown. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Location: Terminal D, near Gate D21, Airside. Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: American Airlines First/Business Class passengers on qualifying international or transcontinental flights • oneworld Emerald/Sapphire members on eligible flights • JAL elite members with lounge access. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door access available.
Capital One Lounge – Location: Terminal D, near Gate D22, Airside. Hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: Yes. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door ($65) • Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders (complimentary access with guest privileges) • Venture and Spark Miles cardholders (limited complimentary visits).
Centurion Lounge – Location: Terminal D, Mezzanine Level, opposite Gate D12, Airside. Hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: American Express Platinum Card or Centurion Card holders • Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders on eligible Delta flights. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door access available.
The Club DFW – Location: Terminal D, Mezzanine Level, near Gate D27, Airside. Hours: 4:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door ($50.04 online, walk-ins subject to availability) • Priority Pass • LoungeKey • DragonPass • select airline passengers.
Qantas International Business Lounge – Location: Terminal D, near Gate D23, Airside. Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (subject to Qantas flight schedules). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Qantas Business Class passengers • oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members • Qantas Club members. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door access available.
Delta Sky Club – Location: Terminal E, near Gate E10, Airside. Hours: Sunday to Friday: 4:45 AM to 7:15 PM; Saturday: 4:15 AM to 6:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Delta Sky Club membership • Delta One or First Class passengers • SkyTeam Elite Plus members • eligible Delta credit cardholders.
Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal E, near Gate E31, Airside. Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Priority Pass • LoungeKey • DragonPass • select airline passengers.
Military Lounges
USO Lounge – The USO offers a free lounge to active members of the US military and their families. Location: Terminal B, near Gate B47, Airside. Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Active U.S. military members and their families. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door access available.
Drinking Water
Free water refill stations are available:
- Landside – Car Rental Center, Level 1 • Car Rental Center, Level 2
- Airside – Gates A11 • A23 • A37 • B9 • B33 • B41 • C27 • D12 • D23 • D31 • E14 • E21 • E38.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the terminals operate with varying schedules. At the time of our November 2025 update, we were able to find only one eatery open 24 hours: Subway (Terminal B, Airside, near B24).
There are also three 7-Eleven stores located in Terminal C and D. Vending machines are also available.
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Mobile Charging
Charge your laptops and other electronic devices at seated power stations throughout the airport. These stations offer a computer with internet access for travellers who may be travelling without a laptop. USB ports are available at every station.
Showers
If you want to freshen up, showers are available for a fee at these locations:
- Minute Suites – Terminal D, Airside, Gate D23.
- Club DFW Lounge – Terminal D, airside, between Gate 21 and Gate 22.
- Centurion Lounge – Terminal D, Airside, Mezzanine Level, opposite Gate D12.
- Plaza Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal E, Airside, near Gate E31.
WiFi / Internet
Free unlimited WiFi at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Connect to the “DFW Airport Free WiFi” network.
More Airport Information
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available throughout the terminal.
Chapel – Interfaith chapels are available in multiple terminals, both landside and airside, offering a quiet space for reflection or prayer.
Cots – see “Cots” above.
Currency Exchange – Travelex provides currency exchange services in select landside and airside locations.
Drinking Water – see “Drinking Water” above.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside, along with a wide range of retail stores, newsstands, and convenience shops throughout the terminals. [ read more ]
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – Nursing Rooms are available airside for feeding and diaper changes. Access is controlled via an entry code. Alternatively, travellers may use Minute Suites locations to nurse or pump at no cost during a short reservation.
- Children’s Play Area – A small play area is available near Gate D8.
Food & Drink – see “Food & Drinks” above.
Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.
Information Desk – Information desks are available in each terminal to assist travellers.
Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.
Luggage Storage & Lockers –
Massage Chairs – Massage chairs have been reported near several gates throughout the terminals.
Mobile Charging – see “Mobile Charging” above.
Pets
- Pet Hotel – Paradise 4 Paws Pet Resort offers boarding, daycare, and grooming services near the airport and operates 24 hours.
Pet Relief Areas – Designated pet relief areas are available in both airside and landside locations across multiple terminals.
Pharmacy – Not available.Postal Services – FedEx drop boxes are available in select terminals for sending small packages.Rest Zones – see “Rest & Relaxation Zones” above.Showers – see “Showers” above.
Spa & Salon Services – Several spas operate airside, offering massages, beauty treatments, and express services. Availability and services vary by location.
Things to do & see
- Art in the Airport – Art installations, including paintings, terrazzo floors, and sculptures, are displayed throughout the terminals, both landside and airside.
- Observation Area – Founders’ Plaza offers outdoor plane-spotting with picnic tables and air traffic control audio. Access is from outside the terminal complex.
Traveller’s Aid – A non-profit organization assisting stranded or distressed travellers with basic needs, information, and limited support services.
Walking Path – A marked walking route in Terminal D allows travellers to stretch their legs while exploring art displays.
WiFi – see “Airport WiFi/Internet” above.
Related Page: 10 Things to do on a layover at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
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Car Rentals
On-site car rentals are handled at the Rental Car Center near the airport’s south entrance. Free shuttles operate 24 hours a day between the Rental Car Center and designated pick-up areas outside on the lower level of the airport terminal. The following car rental agencies serve the Rental Car Center: Advantage • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Sixt • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
See Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Terminal Transportation
Airside – DFW Airport offers Skylink, a free 24-hour automated train service that travels airside, transporting post-security passengers between the airport terminals. Trains run in 2-5 minute intervals, with a total trip time of nine minutes for passengers travelling between the two furthest points.
Landside – Terminal Link is a free landside bus service that transports airport visitors and pre-security passengers between the terminals. Terminal Link’s orange-coloured vans run every ten minutes from 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM and are fully wheelchair-accessible. Terminal Link service is also available after hours by phone request.
Ride Sharing
Uber and Lyft operate throughout Texas. A ride to Downtown Dallas will cost you about $25 – $40.
Shared Ride Vans
Yellow Checker Shuttle is an authorised shared ride service provider offering door-to-door shared ride or exclusive ride service between the airport and destinations within the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located on the lower levels of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. An Airport Guest Assistant is available on-site from 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Taxis are metered, with some offering a flat rate to Dallas and Fort Worth central business districts. Location: Lower Level, curbside.
Train
DART Orange Line trains run from DFW Airport Station (Terminal A, Level 0, South End)) to stops in downtown Dallas, where connections to other DART lines are available. DART trains run daily from 4:00AM – 1:00AM. DFW Airport Station is connected to entry A10 at the lower level of Terminal A via walkway. Fare is $3, one way. Visit the DART website for information regarding fares.
TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) are commuter trains that run between the airport (Terminal B) to Fort Worth (60 minutes). The fare is $2.50, one way. TRE Service is not available on Sundays. For access info, rates and more, visit the TexRail and TRE websites.
Last updated: 2026-04-09
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