Denver International Airport (DEN)

International travellers clear US border control upon arrival before collecting baggage and accessing landside transport.

• Disembark at Concourse A and follow signs towards US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Present your passport, ESTA, or valid US visa to immigration officers for inspection.
• Collect all checked luggage from the dedicated international baggage carousels prior to customs clearance.
• Hand completed customs declarations to officials, or follow staff instructions if using automated processing.
• Exit into Jeppesen Terminal Level 5 to access ground transport, or follow transit re-check signs if connecting.

• Train

  Commuter Rail (RTD A Line)

  Direct train departing from Denver Airport Station beneath the Westin Hotel at Jeppesen Terminal (Level 1) to Denver Union Station.

  Time:

  roughly 37 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically $10.50 (regional/airport day pass)

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare / Taxi

  App-based rideshares and metered taxis pick up from designated doors on Level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal.

  Time:

  roughly 30-50 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  typically $55-$75 plus toll charges and gratuity

• Bus

  RTD SkyRide Bus

  Regional bus services connecting the airport to suburban transit centres, departing from Level 5, Island 5.

  Time:

  roughly 50-75 minutes depending on route

  Typical cost:

  typically $10.50

• Bus

  Car Rental Shuttles

  Off-site rental car companies operate complimentary continuous shuttles picking up on Level 5 outside Jeppesen Terminal.

  Time:

  roughly 10-15 minute shuttle ride

  Typical cost:

  free shuttle service

Transfers between concourses rely on the automated Train to the Gates or the Concourse A pedestrian bridge.

• The underground train links Jeppesen Terminal with Concourses A, B, and C with travel times under 5 minutes between stops.
• International arriving passengers connecting to domestic flights must clear CBP, claim baggage, re-check bags, and pass through TSA screening.
• Domestic-to-domestic transfers stay within the secure area and do not require re-clearing security.

Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout Jeppesen Terminal and all concourses.

• Connect your device to the SSID 'DEN Airport Free Wi-Fi'.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the launch webpage to gain internet access.
• No user registration or account creation is required.

Cash facilities and foreign currency exchanges are situated in Jeppesen Terminal and the concourses.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) supporting major international networks are present on Levels 5 and 6, as well as in Concourses A, B, and C.
• Currency exchange counters operate in Jeppesen Terminal and Concourse A.
• Electronic payments and credit cards are universally accepted across airport services and city transport.

A wide variety of eateries, quick-service stalls, and bars are available throughout the airport complex.

• Concourses A, B, and C feature extensive dining options airside after security checkpoints.
• Jeppesen Terminal offers cafes and casual food options landside prior to security.
• Select grab-and-go kiosks operate early in the morning and late into the evening.

Airline and independent passenger lounges are spread across the three concourses.

• Concourse A hosts the American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and Plaza Premium Lounge.
• Concourse B contains multiple United Club lounge facilities.
• Concourse C features the American Express Centurion Lounge.

An on-site hotel connects to Jeppesen Terminal, with additional options located a short shuttle ride away.

• The Westin Denver International Airport is physically attached to Jeppesen Terminal's south end.
• Off-site airport hotels line Tower Road, located roughly 10 minutes from the terminal.
• Hotel shuttle buses pick up passengers from Level 5, Island 3 of Jeppesen Terminal.

Baggage claim carousels and airline baggage service offices are located on Level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal.

• Baggage claim is split between Terminal East and Terminal West depending on your arriving airline.
• Luggage carts can be rented for a small fee near the baggage claim carousels.
• Inquiries regarding delayed or damaged luggage must be handled at the operating airline's baggage service counter.

Dedicated family services including nursing suites and baby-changing stations are available across the facility.

• Private nursing rooms (Lactation Suites) are situated in Concourses A, B, and C as well as Jeppesen Terminal.
• All public restrooms are equipped with baby-changing facilities.
• Lifts and wide concourse corridors facilitate stroller travel throughout the premises.

• Free Wi-Fi
• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Nursing Suites
• Service Animal Relief Areas
• Interfaith Chapel
• Luggage Carts
• Charging Stations

Local emergency number: 911

• In an emergency, dial 911 or alert any uniformed airport staff or law enforcement officer.
• First aid assistance and medical responders are dispatched via airport emergency operations.
• If you lose your passport, contact your national embassy or consulate immediately for emergency travel documentation.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Denver International Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionGovernment source
• Regional Transportation District (RTD)Official transit source
• US Government Official PortalGovernment source