Spring Break is right around the corner and if you’re headed out of town for some fun in the sun with the family or to explore a new destination with friends, we’ve pulled together our top travel tips to help make your departure from DFW a sun-sational success.
Our Essentials for Busy Travel Periods
When packing your flip flops and favorite beach hat, make sure to include these travel essentials for navigating DFW Airport.
1. Download the DFW mobile app: Downloading the DFW mobile app can be done quicker than saying “I need a vacation”, giving you exclusive tools to plan ahead and navigate your arrival to the airport. Download now for your iOS or Android device.
2. Arrive early: Don’t live on island time just yet. Customers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Plus, save time by checking for the best arrival route to the airport on your favorite traffic app.
3. Pardon any construction: Major airport upgrades and expansions are underway, including at Terminal C and along International Parkway. Arrive informed by visiting our Construction Corner webpage for helpful updates or insight on how to avoid work zones.
Family Travel Tips
We have several travel tools available to assist families when preplanning arrival to DFW and to help everyone enjoy their time at the airport ahead of departure.
4. Prebook parking and save: Save the big spending for your destination. Save up to 50% off drive-up parking prices by prebooking online or on the DFW mobile app. Book early to secure the best rates and product availability. For the easiest entry and exit at the airport and when parking, link your TollTag to your MyDFW account.
5. Order food for pick up: Kickstart Spring Break by ordering your pre-departure meal with DFWOrderNow.com. Order everyone’s favorite bites, skip the lines and enjoy your meal together at the gate.
Group Travel Tips
Start your Spring Break off right with your group of besties, good vibes and great group travel tips.
6. Consider public transit: Avoid the hustle and bustle of holiday traffic with easy, budget-friendly public transit options to and from DFW, including DART, Trinity Metro’s TEXRail and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).
7. Enjoy carry-on convenience: Living large, but traveling light? Flying with no checked bags on American Airlines means you and your crew can select your checkpoint based on security wait times then use Skylink to connect to your gate in any terminal.
8. Explore your dining options: Begin the shell-ebration by gathering around a table, ordering a bite to eat and relaxing ahead of departure. Our interactive terminal map is the perfect guide to exploring the many options to start your Spring Break with some sips, snacks and shopping.
For more travel tips to prepare for your departure from DFW, visit our Travel Tips webpage.
