--- iata: DFW name: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport city: Dallas country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-06' officialWebsite: 'https://www.dfwairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.dfwairport.com/' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/dallas-fort-worth-international - 'https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/lounges/' - >- https://www.wanderingwoods.org/blog/2025/11/18/comparison-of-dallas-fort-worth-priority-pass-lounges-which-one-is-best - 'https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/transportation/transportation/' - 'https://radicalstorage.com/travel/dallas-airport-to-downtown-dallas/' quickFacts: - >- 85.7 million passengers in 2025 (ACI); 5 terminals (A–E) linked airside by Skylink - American Airlines primary hub with international focus in Terminal D - Multiple security checkpoints per terminal with live wait times - >- Priority Pass still covers The Club DFW (Terminal D) and Plaza Premium (Terminal E); Plaza Premium Terminal D left Priority Pass on 21 Jun 2026 - >- Chase Sapphire Lounge (Terminal D near D25) no longer accepts Priority Pass/LoungeKey (ended 15 Aug 2026); Chase cardholders keep access - >- DART Orange Line (Terminal A): Local 3-hour pass $3 / Local day pass $6 to downtown; Silver Line also at Terminal B bentoTips: - label: Timing title: 'Arrive 2 hours domestic, 3 international' detail: >- Multiple checkpoints per terminal reduce bottlenecks but PreCheck/CLEAR lines move fastest. summary: Check live security waits on dfwairport.com before heading to checkpoint. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Use Skylink for airside connections detail: Terminal Link bus handles landside moves; avoid if possible for speed. summary: Skylink runs every 2-5 minutes between all terminals post-security. category: terminal - label: Food title: Capital One Lounge for best buffet detail: >- Located Terminal D near D22; $90 day pass for Capital One cardholders only at DFW (Venture/Spark discounted $45); Priority Pass is not accepted. summary: >- Strong reviews for variety and quality versus other independent lounges nearby. category: food - label: Status title: Monitor myDFW app for real-time updates detail: Prebook parking for up to 50% savings and rewards points. summary: 'Live parking, security, and flight data beats generic advice.' category: status lounges: - name: Capital One Lounge hours: Varies (typically early morning to evening) access: - Venture X unlimited - Venture/Spark $45/visit - Day pass $90 (Capital One cardholders only at DFW) bestFor: - Work - Long layovers - Food summary: >- Capital One stands out for food and amenities compared to The Club or Plaza Premium. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal D amenities: - Buffet - Showers - Quiet zones - Work areas - name: The Club DFW hours: '04:00-22:30' access: - Priority Pass - Day pass ~$33-45 bestFor: - Layovers summary: >- Main Priority Pass lounge in Terminal D; showers cost an extra fee from 1 Jul 2026 (no longer included with Priority Pass entry). verdict: depends terminal: Terminal D amenities: - Buffet - Showers - Outdoor seating - Multiple rooms - name: The Centurion Lounge hours: 'Varies (closes ~22:00)' access: - Amex Platinum/Centurion - Guests with restrictions bestFor: - Premium cardholders summary: >- Reliable Amex standard with strong food; access limited to eligible cardholders. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal D amenities: - Premium dining - Showers - Quiet areas - name: Plaza Premium Lounge hours: '06:00-20:00' access: - Priority Pass - Day pass available bestFor: - Short visits summary: >- Compact Terminal E Priority Pass option (still listed); snacks and seating only—no restrooms inside. Do not confuse with Terminal D Plaza Premium, which left Priority Pass on 21 Jun 2026. verdict: skip terminal: Terminal E amenities: - Seating - Snacks - Wi-Fi waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Hudson News or similar zone: airside price: $2.50-3.50 for 500ml bottle summary: Convenient but not cheapest; grab en route to lounge for better value. location: 'Near Gate D22 post-security, adjacent to Capital One Lounge entrance' terminal: Terminal D - kind: refill name: Water fountain zone: airside price: Free summary: Reliable free refill spot inside or near lounges for bottle refills. location: Near restrooms opposite Gate D27 in The Club DFW area terminal: Terminal D isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Lounge water stations zone: airside price: Free with access summary: >- Unlimited filtered water in best lounge; use if eligible for superior quality. location: Inside Capital One Lounge near D22 terminal: Terminal D isBestQuality: true airportistScore: 7.3 slug: dfw region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/dfw](/airports/dfw). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/dfw) - [Lounge directory](/airports/dfw/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Dallas, United States · North America Solid major hub with good food and connectivity but sprawling layout and variable security waits as main tradeoffs. ## Airportist Score **7.3 / 10** - Comfort: 7.2 - Navigation: 7.0 - Food: 7.8 - Transport: 7.5 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 73M - Terminals: 5 active terminals - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 76% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - American Airlines connections - Lounge variety in D/E - Rail access to Dallas - Multiple security options ## Watch out for - Terminal sprawl requiring train transfers - Crowded PP lounges during peaks - Surge pricing on rideshares - Long walks in some terminals ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/dfw/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/dfw/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/dfw/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/dfw/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/dfw/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/dfw/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/dfw/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/dfw/reviews.md)