Showcasing expansive views of the Rocky Mountains, few airports in the world inspire as much awe as Denver International Airport. Consistently ranked among the top 10 busiest airports globally, it welcomed more than 82 million passengers in 2024, further cementing its role as a major contributor to Colorado’s economy.
As the only international airport in the state, with 1600 flights a day, the airport is an important hub for homegrown carriers United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, as well as other low-cost carriers like Frontier and JetBlue, and major airlines such as Air France, Copa Airlines, and Lufthansa.
Denver Airport Services
Special Assistance
Denver Airport is equipped with lifts, ramps, elevators, and accessible bathrooms to enable passengers with reduced mobility to move through the terminal with ease, and electric carts are available upon request. Airport staff are also available to assist; keep an eye out for those wearing a purple or gray top or head to the information counter in each concourse.
If you require wheelchair assistance, this will need to be arranged through your airline, preferably at the time of booking, but up to 48 hours in advance is also fine. Denver Airport is also part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, providing Sunflower Lanyards to passengers with a hidden disability.
Other services include a Video Relay service for those with ASL, the Aira app for passengers with impaired sight, interpreter services, and access to the TSA Restricted Access lanes.
Baggage Services
Fast Track Lane
Denver Airport Lounges
Free WiFi
Parking at Denver Airport
Denver Airport makes parking easy with economy and premium options available within walking distance to the terminal or via a free shuttle bus. The 51,000 available parking spaces are either undercover, open-air, or in multi-story garages, with disabled and electric vehicle spaces in each car park.
Short-term parking
5-minute walk to the terminal
Rates start at $7 (€6) per hour
No overnight parking allowed
Perfect for meeting and greeting loved ones
Long-term parking
Includes Landslide Section A, Pikes Peak & Longs Peak Lots
Allow up to 30 minutes to reach the terminal via shuttle
Free vehicle assistance
$10 (€8.50) a day
Best for overseas holidays
Cell Phone Lot
Free parking 24/7
Restaurants and amenities available while you wait
Wait for a phone call and then move to terminal curbside
Ideal for picking up a friend or loved one
Premium parking
5 to 10-minute walk to the terminal
$45 (€38.20) a day
Reservation only
Great for business trips
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Designed to resemble the surrounding mountain ranges and the Native American teepees that once graced the Colorado landscape, Denver’s award-winning airport is certainly a sight to behold. Passengers will start their journey in the Jeppesen Terminal, where baggage claim, immigration, and check-in take place, before proceeding to one of three concourses (A, B, or C) for boarding.
Jeppesen Terminal is divided into an East and West side and is connected to each concourse via a pedestrian walkway (to Concourse A) and an Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS). The train departs from the basement level of each terminal, with a journey time of 3-5 minutes. Once you arrive at your concourse, you’ll find most amenities in the Center Core, the central area of each concourse.
*The Cell Phone parking lot also provides free WiFi, bathrooms, and a handful of eateries where you can grab a bite to eat while you wait to drive up to the main terminal.
Jeppesen Terminal
Concourse A
Concourse B
Concourse C
Transportation options from and to Denver Airport
Transfer to Downtown
By Train
Catch the RTD A Line to Union Station in 37 minutes
*Departure every 15 to 30 minutes
By Taxi
Take a local taxi from Jeppesen Terminal to any Downtown destination.
*Or, for a more personalized experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to Denver city center in 30 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Denver Airport
Denver Airport Car Rental
Pick up a car rental at Denver Airport using the courtesy shuttle service to and from Jeppesen Terminal.
Companies available on-site include Alamo, Enterprise, and Hertz, to name a few.
Buses and Coaches
Taxis and private Transfers
Hotels near Denver Airport
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Denver Airport: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: Arrive 3 hours in advance
Domestic Flights: Arrive 2 hours in advance
Airport Codes
Denver Airport Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Contact Information
Customer Service: +1 (720) 730 4359
Parking Queries: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denver the biggest airport in the world?
While Denver Airport isn’t the largest airport in the world, it does hold that title within the U.S., and globally, it is the second largest, coming in behind King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.