Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

Dallas–Fort Worth, United States · DFW · North America

Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Terminal AAmerican Airlines domestic, American Eagle
Terminal BAmerican Airlines,Alaska Airlines
Terminal CAmerican Airlines domestic, Spirit, Frontier
Terminal D (International)American international,Aeromexico,British Airways,Lufthansa,Qantas,Qatar Airways
Terminal EAmerican connections,Southwest,United

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
American Admirals Club – Terminal AAdmirals Club membership, Citi AAdvantage Executive card
American Admirals Club – Terminal CAdmirals Club membership, Citi AAdvantage Executive card
American Admirals Club – Terminal DAdmirals Club membership; international business class
Amex Centurion LoungeAmex Platinum, Centurion cards (up to 2 guests)
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan LoungeQatar Business/First class, Platinum/Gold oneworld
British Airways Galleries ClubBA Business/First class, BA Gold, oneworld Emerald

Pro Tips

  • Use the Skylink tram inside security to transfer between American's terminals — it's faster than going outside.
  • Terminal D has the best pre-flight dining and international lounge options; arrive early if connecting to a long-haul international.
  • TEXRail to Fort Worth is cheap and easy; for Dallas, connect at CentrePort to DART — allow 75 minutes total.
  • DFW is massive — gate changes between Terminals A and E can add 20+ minutes of walking even with Skylink.
  • The Centurion Lounge in Terminal D is highly rated; book a slot in advance if the lounge app allows reservations.
  • Park at the Economy E lot (remote) for rates under $15/day, accessed by a free shuttle from Terminal E.
  • DFW's mid-airfield location means thunderstorm ground stops are common in spring — sign up for AA flight status alerts.

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