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35 comments
Heather Chow
September 22, 2019
DEN was the best airport of all.
Dan Passerella
November 07, 2019
Where is customs? Do you get your baggage after you go through customs? Where is the exit from customs? Thank you
Catherine Luther
November 07, 2019
Hi Dan,
International arrival passengers first go through immigration, then baggage claim, then customs. Customs is just before the international arrivals area in Jeppesen Terminal.
Michael
February 14, 2020
Hey, thanks for providing great information about DIA. I did want to make a comment on long-term parking. I recently got back from visiting my family in Texas, and I did not have a ride to the airport so I had to park my car there. I was able to find a space with Stow it, for about $90 per month and it provided a shuttle too. I think about $3 a day was a good deal since I was gone for 2 months. Just a thought for anyone needing any long term parking.
David Greene
February 19, 2020
My partner’s mother and sister are coming in March. My partner will be having surgery for cancer two days after his guests arrive – two organs will be removed. My partner would like to meet his elderly mother (aged 91) at her gate. She’s quite frail. I would want to go along with him to the gate to meet them as my partner is hearing impaired and I’d be his sign language interpreter. I am mobility impaired myself.
I’d want a wheelchair to accompany John to the gate where his mother will be arriving.
As the circumstances are unusual, we would like to get a letter of support from the surgeon who will be performing John’s surgery two days after his mother arrives. With this letter we’d like to arrange to have special passes to meet these guests at their gate. They’re only able to stay 5 days because John’s mother has an important medical appointment that will cut her visit short.
Jarrod West
February 20, 2020
Hi David,
I don’t anticipate that there will be any issues in arranging this, but you will need to reach out to Denver International’s customer service team for assistance. You can contact them at (303) 342-2000 or (800) 247-2336.
Thanks for reading!
Ciara
October 28, 2020
Is this airport easy to navigate for someone who is traveling alone for the first time? I am flying Southwest and I understand that I will come in the front, go through security, and straight down the stairs on the train to Concourse C where ill find my gate by number. With the renovation going on, how will I know which side of the airport I need to be on in order to get to my gate directly?
Jarrod West
October 30, 2020
Hi Ciara,
There will be posted signs all throughout the airport indicating which direction leads to which gate numbers. If you ever feel like you’re lost then just ask one of the airport workers and they can point you in the right direction.
Safe travels!
Terina Heidelberg
November 15, 2020
I am flying in on Frontier but have a flight out on Spirit, what’s the fastest way to get my bag and recheck them?
Jarrod West
November 16, 2020
Hi Terina,
Unfortunately, there really isn’t a faster way to get your bag other than heading to baggage claim and waiting for it to come out. If you have a very short layover, you could ask the representative who checks your bag if they can ask the baggage handlers to make it one of the first bags out.
Edgar
February 01, 2021
Once you’ve passed through security at DEN, can you go to any concourse you want? If I’ve got an international flight flying out of Concourse A, but I want to check out the food options at Concourse B, can I hop on the train to do that and then return to Concourse A?
Jarrod West
February 01, 2021
Hi Edgar,
Yes, you should be able to go between Concourses without issue.
Pilar Ryan
March 10, 2021
Where can I wait for a passenger inside the airport and which one is the best parking lot if I do so? Thanks
Jarrod West
March 10, 2021
Hi Pilar,
It will depend on which concourse the person you’re picking up is flying into, but generally speaking Garage East or Garage West will be your best bet. You can wait anywhere in the airport that you’d like that is prior to security.
Brandy Rogers
May 02, 2021
I will be flying in from PDX to DIA arriving at gate B29 and I’ll only have 50 mins to find and get to Gate A85 to catch my next plane. I’ve never been in this airport so I dont know my way around. Can you tell me the fastest way I can get from gate B29 to A85 so I dont miss my next flight.
Catherine Luther
May 03, 2021
Hi Brandy,
You’ll need to take the underground train from Concourse B to Concourse A and walk to the very end of the concourse. The DEN airport map is really useful for detailed directions and it states your journey will take 20 minutes.
robin solomon
June 22, 2021
Where should I arrange to meet someone driving in from Boulder to meet me when my Frontier flight gets in at 8:00 pm? I am feeling very insecure about not knowing where to go in your Denver airport and how to find my ride at an easy location for me to get to. Thank you for your reply.
Jarrod West
June 22, 2021
Hi Robin,
I recommend you have the person pick you up at arrivals as that is where most passengers are picked up from the airport. When you land, just follow the posted signs that say passenger pickup/rideshares/etc. and they will lead you right where you need to go.
Chuck Mai
July 07, 2021
Our flight arrives way earlier than our friend’s. Can we pick up our bags and go to Elways for breakfast?
Jarrod West
July 07, 2021
Hi Chuck,
I do not believe you will be allowed to re-enter Terminal B after picking up your luggage without an onward travel boarding pass.
CHUCK MAI
July 07, 2021
Which restaurants are accessible from Baggage Claim ?
Jarrod West
July 07, 2021
Hi Chuck,
You should have access to a Subway, Boulder Beer Tap House, Tuk Tuks, and Red Rocks Bar and BBQ.
Laura Hall
August 01, 2021
Are there any restaurants on concourse A?
Christine Krzyszton
August 01, 2021
Hi Laura. Here is a list of restaurants in Concourse A: https://www.flydenver.com/enjoy_relax/dine?field_location_tid=60&field_cuisines_tid=All&field_restaurant_features_tid=All&field_price_tid=All
Susan
October 01, 2021
I’ve seen some videos of the DEN airport. It seems the smaller planes don’t use jetways and the passangers need to deplane onto a tarmac. I’m on a skywest flight, E175 plane. It will be cold and I don’t have a coat. Do any of this size jet use the jetway?
Jarrod West
October 03, 2021
Hi Susan,
The E175 should use a jetbridge directly into the Terminal. Safe travels!
Susan
October 05, 2021
Thank you! So glad I don’t have to bring a coat I won’t need!
Kevin Kennedy
October 17, 2021
The Uber and Left pickups are now from level 4. Level 6, west side at the far end is easier if you can talk them into it.
kozo
April 08, 2022
I want to reserve an Uber. How long does it take from arrival to the Uber pick up area?
Jarrod West
April 09, 2022
Hi Kozo,
That will largely depend on what Terminal and Gate you are flying into. But I can’t imagine that it would take you more than 10-15 minutes to walk to the rideshare pickup after getting off the plane.
Paola
April 24, 2022
How long does it take to go through immigration and customs if you are doing a connection in DEN from overseas?
Jarrod West
April 25, 2022
Hi Paola,
It really just depends on how long the line is, and how many other flights are arriving at the same time that yours is. So, unfortunately, there is no way to say for certain.
Dennis Nowak
May 26, 2023
All TSA passengers are being routed to the north security checkpoint only. Same with premier travelers. The south security checkpoint is for standard check in only.
Alex
August 04, 2023
Where can I find a list of vendors in terminal B?
Jarrod West
August 07, 2023
Hi Alex,
On the airports website.
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