Skylink

Fastest way to get between terminals. Even if you want to walk it is easy to underestimate the time you have and the distances involved. Take the Skylink. Then after you are where you need to be and if you have the time meander around exploring the area around your departure gate. An added bonus to taking the Skylink is an excellent view of all the activity taking place on the taxi ways and runways. Lots of interesting activity with so many planes of varying size coming and going.

Why is there only one skylink train working early Saturday mornings? Had to go around the entire airport to get from E16−38 to E1−15 because the train that goes in the other direction wasn’t working. Kind of messed up.

Because I’m a Unilocaler and I love to check in and review everything in sight, here goes. What would I have done without the Skylink?! Even though Dallas was a big airport with a false sense of smallness, it would’ve been a long haul to terminal to terminal. I certainly wouldn’t have been able to grab breakfast, had it not have been for Skylink.
This life link is a short ride up the escalator. I had a scenic, sunrise ride to my terminal. The only thing that would’ve made for a better ride, would’ve been more seats. But that’s spoken from an admittedly lazy, Americans point of view.

My gosh the skylink is super efficient! I landed at gate C10 and wondered if I would make my connection, since I usually schedule them within an hour. It took me 5 min to get from C10 to A15, and this thing really takes off quickly. I think these trams come every 8 min, but once you’re in, guaranteed you’ll make that connection!

What a quick shuttle to get to different gates/​terminals! I was flying American Airlines but I wanted to use my United Club pass, so I took the Skylink to Gate E. The wait for the Skylink was less than 5 minutes, and it took only a couple of minutes to get to the next stop. The Skylink is separated on 2 tracks, so look at the signs to see which Skylink to get on. Very convenient and reliable airport shuttle! I also read that Terminal D has the best restaurants, so take the Skylink if you’re not currently at that terminal and explore!

Skylink is a fast and free way to move between terminals at the Dallas /​Fort Worth International Airport. There are multiple stops even in the same same terminal. It really is a Skylink because you go up one or two very tall escalators and just watch the signs to find out which direction you need to go to get to your closest gate. Very fast and user-​friendly.
Be courteous and give way to the people getting off and if you want to sit down, stand at the entrance to either front or rear of the tram. There are four seas at either end.

These unpiloted electric trains have started moving faster.
Always pleased with my FTR for Skylink. Nice efficient service from Terminal to Terminal. You will more than likely need to use it in Dallas.
Just listen carefully as the gates are A, B, C, D and E and all of those letters rhyme. (Well except for A with no Texan accent) So it’s still hard to hear which gate is being announced.
The gates should be given fuller names than just letters that all sound the same.

What’s not to like about the Skylink? It’s clean and cool, runs smooth, the signage is easy to read, and announcements are loud and clear. DFW is a huge airport and small city in itself, and super easy to get around with this rail line.

Skylink is the free shuttle between the terminals of the Dallas airport.
I found it really helpful when I found out that my US Airways flight was actually at an American Airline gate, in terminal A — not terminal E (where transportation from the hotel had dropped us off).
Withing 10 minutes, we were bussed to the correct terminal. Crisis & panic averted.

This is just your average airport monorail, but one goes in each direction around the airport. Make sure you get the right one. It’s a LOT better than trying to get outside and catch the Terminal Link bus, so take this if you get the opportunity to for sure.

Efficient and clean… this is surely important link between gates a-​e… comfortable ride to kill time as well if you have some hours to spend in airport…

Who knew that Skylink had a Unilocal review page?
Got a few hours to kill at DFW? Pop on the Skylink and ride around. Look at the planes, watch the people, and relax.
Don’t have a few hours, and have to make a tight connection? Pop on the Skylink, and ride in air conditioned comfort to your terminal/​gate area.

Efficient, clean and with easy access. This is the critical key that makes DFW work. This should be used as the example of how inter– terminal transportation should word in an airport.

The most efficient airport transportation system EVER. We need this at LAX.

I remember the days when I had to hoof it from one side of DFW to the other on a tight connection. Not my favorite day. Skylink makes connecting in different terminals so much easier!
Yes, the design of the tram paired with the circular design of the airport does mean it might not be as fast as the tram in ATL, but it’s a lot easier especially for those traveling with kids.
The bonus of getting to see how big the airport really is makes this ride interesting on you layover.

I don’t know why people don’t like the skylink, it’s pretty much … awesome. The person who complained that they might miss their flight because they have to walk … well yes you can walk from terminal to terminal. it’s all connected!
However, this is the most convenient way to get from one terminal to another at DFW. They really do a great job at stopping twice per terminal to ensure you are closes to whichever gates you are at. The skylink has several entrances per terminal as well which makes it easy to find.
I enjoy the ride, and the multitude of windows really allow you to enjoy sunrise and sunset … should you find yourself here that early /​late.

Currently only going in one direction. This makes getting from terminal to terminal extremely slow. I guess one direction is down for repairs. I might miss my flight!!!
It is a herky-​jerky ride. I’d rather walk but I am not even sure you can do that.
I’m still on the train!?! I feel line I might be stuck on this bad roller coaster ride forever!

Skylink is DFW Airport’s free automated train system that connects all five terminals. It’s inside the security checkpoints, which allows you to travel among the terminals with your carry on luggage easily.
When it opened, it was the world’s largest airport train system. There is no need to leave security and be re-​screened when switching terminals, unless you want to go at Grand Hyatt.
The longest trip between farthest stations is 9 minutes with an average 5 minute journey. From D to E is the farthest apart.
I would recommend every to take a trip to Terminal D by Skylink if you have time to browse around at the airport. It’s newer and largest terminal. It also has more restaurant and shops than other terminals. Grand Hyatt DFW Hotel is directly connected to terminal D. If you want to eat at the hotel, you can easily do so, but you will have to leave security and get re-​screened.
I was held captive by DFW for 6 hours and I am glad I could travel to terminal D by Skylink.