Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) has five terminals, A to E, all in one building, so the walk between them is long. The Terminal Link shuttles take you between them outside the secure area. The transit stations for Dallas and Fort Worth are in Terminals A and B, and the rental car facility is reached by shuttle.
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Updated October 2026
The terminals at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
DFW has five terminals, A, B, C, D and E, and all of them are in the same building. The airport's own map of the terminals and the airlines is worth a look before you travel, because the airline assigned to your flight can change.
The airport lists the airlines by the gates they use: American Airlines has gates in Terminals A, B and C, the international carriers are in Terminal D, and the other airlines are in Terminal E.
The international carriers in Terminal D are Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, British Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Volaris. Terminal E has Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines, among others.
Getting to and from Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The public transit stations that serve the city of Dallas and the city of Fort Worth are in Terminals A and B, so the train into the city is a short walk from either one.
The rental car facility is on the airport grounds, and an accessible shuttle service takes passengers to and from it. The airport is also close to the main roads and interstates, so a taxi or a ride-hail car can take you straight to your destination.
What happens when you arrive at DFW
If you need to get to a different terminal, the Terminal Link shuttles take you there when you are outside the secure area, and the airport has a tracker that shows where each shuttle is and when the next one will arrive at your location.
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and leave the passports and the children's documents in your carry-on bag, not in checked luggage.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport with children
All five terminals are in the same building, so a change of terminal is a long walk or a ride on the Terminal Link shuttle. Keep a snack and water within reach while you go.
The airport publishes the security wait times, which is worth a look before you leave, and the Terminal Link tracker tells you how long the wait for the shuttle is.
Plan your stop at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Check with the airline and the airport's own site before you travel: the terminals, the airlines and the arrival procedures change, and there is construction work at DFW. And check with the embassy or consulate about the documents your family needs for the entry rules of every country on your route.
Sources
- Official page of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on the ground transportation: the Terminal Link shuttles that take passengers to another terminal when they are outside the secure area, the onsite rental car facility with the accessible shuttle service that takes passengers to and from it, and the public transit stations that serve the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, located in Terminals A and B. — dfwairport.com (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the same airport on the airlines and their gates: the American Airlines gates in Terminals A, B and C, the international carriers in Terminal D (Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, British Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Volaris) and the other carriers in Terminal E (Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines). — dfwairport.com (checked 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Dallas Fort Worth Airport have?
Five, A to E, and all of them are in the same building, so the walk between them is long.
Which airlines fly from Terminal D at DFW?
The international carriers: Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, British Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Volaris.
How do I change terminals at Dallas Fort Worth Airport?
With the Terminal Link shuttles, which take you from one terminal to another when you are outside the secure area. The airport has a tracker that shows when the next shuttle will arrive at your location.
How do I get from DFW into the city?
The public transit stations that serve Dallas and Fort Worth are in Terminals A and B. The rental car facility is on the airport grounds and is reached by an accessible shuttle service.
What do I do first when I land at DFW?
If you are changing terminals, take the Terminal Link shuttle, and keep your passport and the children's documents in your carry-on bag, not in checked luggage.