The east economy lot and the Pikes Peak shuttle lot are full this morning at Denver International Airport as Thanksgiving holiday traffic picks up.
Operations are reported to be smooth, with good flying weather and security wait times at about 5 minutes.
DIA officials offer the following tips to navigate this busy travel week:
Allow extra time. A good rule of thumb is to be inside the airport two hours prior to your flight departure time.
Before leaving home: Check with your airline to confirm your flight is on time. Check in online if possible. Get further DIA information at .
Checking in at the airport: If you didn’t check in online before leaving home, save time with self-service check-in kiosks near airline counters. Even if you checked in online or at a kiosk, passengers checking bags still need to go to a ticket counter to hand off luggage to the airline. Know your airline’s checked bag policies and fees in advance and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Parking at the airport: Electronic signs along inbound Pena Boulevard will provide real-time information, or call 303-DIA-PARK.
Picking up at the airport: Check with the airline, or visit , to confirm that the flight is on time. Curbside parking at Jeppesen Terminal is prohibited and the 45-minute waiting area on inbound Peña Boulevard is generally full. Avoid the congestion on the passenger arrival level by parking in the east and west terminal garages for $2 an hour.
Avoid hassles at security checkpoints: Travelers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item (purse, laptop, etc.) through security. Put medications and other required items in your carry-on bag.
