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About Denver Intl. Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is located in the State of Colorado, within the City and County of Denver, around 40 kilometers from downtown Denver. Opened to civil air traffic in 1995, the airport is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver through Denver International Airport. As the main aviation gateway for Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, it supports business travel, tourism, cargo activity and onward connections across the United States.

The airport operates from the Jeppesen Terminal and three main concourses, serving both domestic flights and international flights in a well-connected layout. DEN handles more than 75 million passengers in a typical recent year, supported by extensive runways, modern baggage systems, parking, ground transportation, lounges, retail, dining and passenger services. Traffic is generally strong year-round, with higher demand during summer leisure travel, winter ski season and major holiday periods.

Denver International Airport is served by major airlines including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, along with several international carriers. Key direct destinations include major U.S. cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Atlanta, as well as international routes to markets including Canada, Mexico, Europe and selected long-haul destinations. Demand for flight tickets remains broad and consistent, driven by Denver's role as both a major origin-and-destination market and a strategic connecting hub.

Denver Intl. Airport to Denver City Center Transport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is connected to Denver city center by RTD public buses, the A Line airport train, taxis, shared airport shuttles, rental cars, and pre-booked private transfers.

Bus

Municipal and regional bus services from Denver International Airport depart from the DEN Transit Center. Buses are useful for reaching Denver neighborhoods or connecting with RTD rail and local routes, although travel to the city center usually takes longer than the airport train. Average journey time to central Denver is about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the route and transfers.

• RTD route AB
• RTD route AT
• RTD route 104L
• RTD route 145X
• RTD route 169L

Airport Shuttle

Shared airport shuttles and hotel shuttles operate from Denver International Airport, but Havas and Havabus do not serve DEN. Shared vans are a practical option for hotel drop-offs or group travel. Average journey time to downtown Denver is about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and the number of stops.

• Downtown Denver hotels
• Denver Union Station area
• Convention Center area
• Shared van pickup from Level 5, Island 5
• Hotel shuttle pickup from Level 5, Island 3

Metro / Tram

Denver International Airport is served by the RTD A Line airport rail service, which runs directly from DEN Transit Center to Denver Union Station in the city center. The average travel time is about 37 minutes.

• DEN Transit Center
• Central Park Station
• 38th and Blake Station
• Denver Union Station

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at Denver International Airport and provide direct transport to downtown Denver. The average journey time to the city center is about 25 to 35 minutes in normal traffic, with longer travel times possible during peak periods.

• Taxi pickup from Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1
• Direct service to downtown hotels
• Flat-rate fares are commonly available for central Denver zones

Car Rental

Car rental is available at Denver International Airport through major rental companies located on airport property. Courtesy shuttles connect the terminal with the rental car lots, making this a good option for travelers continuing beyond Denver city center.

• Rental car shuttle pickup from Level 5, Island 4
• Airport rental offices for major international brands
• Convenient terminal-exit pickup via courtesy shuttle

Transfer

A private airport transfer from Denver International Airport to Denver city center offers door-to-door service with a driver meeting you at the airport. Advance booking is recommended, especially for late-night arrivals, families, business travelers, or passengers carrying extra luggage.

• Private sedan transfers
• SUV transfers for families or ski luggage
• Executive car and limousine services
• Pre-booked pickup from the airport arrivals area