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Plan your trip at Denver International Airport

Denver, United StatesIATA: DENICAO: KDEN
Current airport: DEN

Getting to and from Denver International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

  • TrainRTD A LineDEN Transit Center, Level 1, beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel (right by the terminal)Connection: The DEN Transit Center can be accessed at the south end of Jeppesen Terminal by exiting through the glass doors and taking the escalator or elevator down to ground level.
  • BusRTD busesDEN Transit Center, Level 1, beneath the Westin Denver International Hotel (right by the terminal)Connection: The DEN Transit Center can be accessed at the south end of Jeppesen Terminal by exiting through the glass doors and taking the escalator or elevator down to ground level.
  • TaxiTaxiJeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 1 (right by the terminal)

All transport to Denver International Airport

Parking

  • 10parking areas
  • 5–12min walk to the terminal
With shuttle
Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot
Always book in advance
Premium Reserve-East and Premium Reserve-West

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Friends and Family pickupKiss & Ride
    Friends and Family pickup on Terminal Level 4, east and west sides
    • Picking up: permittedFriends and Family pickup is on Terminal Level 4, on the east and west sides (all doors). Passengers take the escalator or elevator down from Baggage Claim, Level 5.
    • Waiting: not permittedNo curbside waiting allowed at the terminal. Wait in the Cell Phone Lot for your traveler's call for pickup at Arrivals Level 4, and direct travelers to Arrivals Level 4 (not baggage claim Level 5).
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot (Final Approach), 7680 N. Wenatchee St., 3 miles west of the terminal
    • Waiting: permittedFree waiting area at Final Approach, 3 miles west of the terminal, always open. It has 253 parking spaces, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, flight status monitors and dining options. Wait here until your traveler calls for pickup at Arrivals Level 4.
  • East HourlyPark and come inside
    East Hourly on Arrivals Level 4 in the East Garage
    • Picking up: permittedYou can also park here briefly to pick someone up.
  • West HourlyPark and come inside
    West Hourly on Arrivals Level 4 in the West Garage
    • Picking up: permittedYou can also park here briefly to pick someone up.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Level 6 drop-off areaKiss & Ride
    Drop-off area on Level 6 of Jeppesen Terminal, East or West
    • Dropping off: permittedThe designated drop-off area is on Level 6 of the Jeppesen Terminal (East or West), providing direct access to check-in counters and TSA security checkpoints. There is no charge for using the curbside drop-off areas on Level 6.
  • Friends and Family pickupKiss & Ride
    Friends and Family pickup on Terminal Level 4, east and west sides
    • Waiting: not permittedNo curbside waiting allowed at the terminal. Wait in the Cell Phone Lot for your traveler's call for pickup at Arrivals Level 4, and direct travelers to Arrivals Level 4 (not baggage claim Level 5).
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot (Final Approach), 7680 N. Wenatchee St., 3 miles west of the terminal
    • Waiting: permittedFree waiting area at Final Approach, 3 miles west of the terminal, always open. It has 253 parking spaces, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, flight status monitors and dining options. Wait here until your traveler calls for pickup at Arrivals Level 4.
  • East HourlyPark and come inside
    East Hourly on Arrivals Level 4 in the East Garage
    • Dropping off: permittedCovered, paid parking on Arrivals Level 4 in the East Garage, a 5-minute walk to the terminal, for quick pickups, drop-offs or meeting travelers. No overnight parking permitted in this area.
  • West HourlyPark and come inside
    West Hourly on Arrivals Level 4 in the West Garage
    • Dropping off: permittedCovered, paid parking on Arrivals Level 4 in the West Garage, a 5-minute walk to the terminal, for quick pickups, drop-offs or meeting travelers. No overnight parking allowed.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website between October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026; each source shows its own date.