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✈️ Denver International Airport – DEN

Overview & Terminal / Gate Layout

For the most up-to-date details, visit the official Denver International Airport (DEN) website.
This guide brings together the most useful DEN airport information—including maps, parking, lounges, and transportation—all in one easy-to-access page, perfect for quick viewing on mobile devices.

Denver International Airport (DEN) - Terminal Map
  • DEN has three concourses, A, B, and C. All accessible from the Jeppesen Terminal. 
  • An underground train connects the Jeppesen Terminal to all three concourses. The trip from A to C takes less than five minutes. 
  • After security, follow signs to the “Train to the Gates” to access the concourses. 

Parking & Vehicle Access

On-Airport Parking Options

  • West Garage: Offers short-term and long-term options with a daily rate of approximately $30, shuttle service is not included. 
  • Economy Lot: A more budget-friendly option with a daily rate of about $18 per day and a free shuttle service to the terminal. 
  • Short-Term Lot: Offers convenient, close-in parking for short trips with a high daily rate. 
  • Premium Reserve: A premium option that allows for online reservations and guarantees a spot in the garage for a higher price.

Off-Airport Parking Options

  • 61st & Pena: A budget-friendly option with a daily rate of about $7. 
  • Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Located about three miles from the terminal, this is a free lot for drivers waiting to pick up passengers. 
  • Off-site Parking: Several private lots near the airport offer shuttle services to the terminal.

Public Transportation & Ground Connections

  • RTD A Line: A 37-minute commuter rail from the DEN Transit Center to Union Station in downtown Denver. 
  • RTD Buses: Various bus routes are available from the Transit Center, with buses departing about every 15 minutes during peak hours. 

Lounges & Relaxation Areas

LoungeLocationNotes
Capital One Lounge (Plaza Premium)Concourse ARequires a day pass or other access method. Offers a wide range of amenities including a lounge bay, relaxation area, workstations, dining, an aero bar, and showers.
The Centurion LoungeConcourse C, between gates C46 and C48, on the mezzanine levelRequires specific access, often through American Express cards. Features a variety of premium amenities.
Rest and RechargeConcourse A mezzanineThis is a free, more general relaxation area with comfortable seating and recliners, generally quieter than the main concourse.

🕓 DEN Airport Gate Connection Times

From → ToRouteEstimated Time*
Jeppesen Terminal → Concourse AWalk (pedestrian bridge) or train~ 5 minutes
Jeppesen Terminal → Concourse BUnderground train (AGTS)~ 7 minutes
Jeppesen Terminal → Concourse CUnderground train (AGTS)~ 10 minutes
  • Note that these estimates refer to the time on the people mover / walking between the concourse terminals, not including walking from your gate to the train/bridge, waiting time, or other delays.