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DEN Denver International Airport

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Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADEN
ICAOKDEN
Non-stop169
Airlines24
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation1655 m

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The airport in numbers

Denver International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Denver International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 82M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1989
37 years ago
Passengers / year
82M
as of 2025
Elevation
1655 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1995–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Denver International Airport to Denver

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From DEN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Denver30 km42 min$59–$93
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Which way suits you from Denver International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Denver ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Denver International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 169 destinations, operated by 24 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · Frontier Airlines · Southwest Airlines · AirTran Airways · Great Lakes Airlines · Air Canada · American Airlines · Spirit Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Denver International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Denver International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Denver shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Denver International Airport to the centre of Denver?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Denver International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Denver International Airport to Denver?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Denver International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Denver International Airport?
About 169 destinations, including Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Minneapolis. 24 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Denver International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Denver International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Denver International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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