The Dallas Fort Worth Skylink is efficient, fast, and runs often. The ride is pretty smooth and there is plenty of space for all the passengers and luggage. The trains take off smoothly and stop smoothly as well. The trains are clean and look relatively new. There was nothing that we saw as an issue. It is a short walk from all parts of the terminal to the escalator taking you to the Skylink. read more

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Not only was I not expecting to ride Skylink; I wasn't even expecting to be traveling through Texas, let alone having a layover at DFW. We were supposed to fly from Detroit to Phoenix to San Francisco, but my attentive brother thought he heard long-delay in the Detroit gate agent's otherwise cryptic PA announcement, so he spoke to her, and soon, the three of us (including my dad) were on a plane bound for DFW. DFW is awful, but that's for another review. Part of what makes DFW awful is its stupid modular design. The terminals are too far apart. There are too many ramps within the concourses themselves. Wait, I'm not reviewing the airport here. Anyway, we were forced to use Skylink, and while there are plenty of signs that point in the direction of the stations, the stations are really really really far from some of the gates. And when you get to a station, signs very unhelpfully inform you that this train goes to these two specific lettered concourses--and to (all?) other concourses. Don't do that. On signs. Don't say a small part and also a large part that includes that small part. It's needlessly confusing. Most thinking human beings understand that all concourses include, well, all concourses, so if a person is trying to go to Concourse E, it's confusing to see a sign that reads "All A and B Gates" followed by "All Gates." The train arrived relatively quickly, but the ride itself was horrible. It accelerates way too fast, and its movement around turns is jerky and chaotic. It feels more like a poorly planned, lesser amusement-park ride than any sort of mode of transportation for people with rolling luggage, let alone seniors just trying not to fall over because there isn't enough seating and not enough time to get to the limited seating that exists. Compared to AirTrain (SFO) and even The Plane Train (ATL), Skylink is just bad. read more

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Fast and convenient way to get around DFW to easily maneuver between gates and terminals in a very quick way. It is much faster than it used to be in a great way to be able to travel consistently and dependably. It's also very clean and well maintained and it's very comfortable. read more

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What can I say? This is a very efficient transportation system between concourses at DFW. They always seem to run on time: one every minute. Signage is very clear at each stop to direct you to the right side to enter. There is always a loud, clear voice announcing the arrival and departure. Inside you can follow your progress on a map near the ceiling on both sides. Typically they are pretty clean too. My recent experiences have shown this to be true. read more

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Horrible service always on "maintenance" during mornings making employees arrive late.

Skylink is a light rail train that takes passengers to each terminal at DFW. This option is for travelers who have cleared security. If you need to transfer terminals outside of security, they have a shuttle called Terminal Link. Both modes of transportation are free to use. The trains don't have much seating, but you probably won't be on it for more than a few minutes because the ride is fast. Be sure to hold on if you're standing because the track has twists and turns which may cause you to lose your balance (I have seen people nearly fall over because they weren't holding on to any of the grab bars). The train makes two stops at each terminal and if you miss a stop, simply get off and board the train in the opposite direction. It is easy and very straight forward to use. The train runs 24 hours a day and trains arrive every two minutes. If you need to kill some time, it can be a great mode of transportation to go to another terminal to eat, shop, or walk around. read more

Skylink - Airport Shuttles Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

This little diddy gets a 5 today. Max and I had gate reservations in terminal A. Then it switched to terminal B. After 15 minutes, it went back to A. Half hour later, we received notification that we were to go to terminal C. We could be directed to move again because we have 3 more hours before we board our plane. At first, we huffed it because the moving walkway was closed for maintenance. We decided we had enough at the gym and got lazy. This is a monorail that is fast moving and stops at every terminal. We will be happy to board it again if we have another gate change. read more

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I was happy that DFW has the Skylink... in a pinch, between terminals and definitely when you're short on time, this resource will get you to the appropriate terminal. If you miss one, not to worry. There's another one just minutes behind. They have them going in opposite directions so you don't have to ride around the entirety of a loop to get to your terminal. There are two entrances per train, so, keep an eye out for which car is getting the most traffic. You don't have to enter the crowded one. Each car has poles, overhead digital signage, and temp control. Super functional, and super convenient. read more

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My coworker and I had a layover in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) on our way for a work trip to open a new site. We had to use the Skylink to navigate the airport to where our next flight was. When attempting to get on with a fairly decent crowd, I was shocked the doors closed while people were in the pathway. One of those people happened to be my coworker, and it sent her flying in to a gentleman we didn't know. It startled him greatly and he had no idea what just happened. Genuinely shocked they don't have sensors and the doors would close on someone. Hope that is changed in the future and I would advise to exercise caution when boarding the Skylink. read more

A convenient way to get between terminals. Speedy train, very clean. Seems to rub like a well oiled machine. read more

Skylink - Airport Shuttles Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

In Atlanta (ATL), we have the Plane Train. In Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), there is Skylink. These are the trains ("people movers") that transport passengers from terminal to terminal within airports, usually inside security. Unlike ATL's Plane Train, but like other airport trains (e.g. San Francisco / SFO's AirTrain: https://www.yelp.com/biz/airtrain-san-francisco), DFW's Skylink is above ground, and elevated. Riding on DFW's Skylink, there are times you can get good, elevated views of the airport grounds. DFW is big. It's a top-five airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic. Skylink travels around the perimeter of the round-shaped terminals, so there are several curves/bends. This is in contrast to an airport train like ATL's where the rails are a straight line and the only forces you have to contend with, while inside a train car, are when the train starts and stops moving. Skylink train cars are mostly standing-room only. Since DFW's terminals have anywhere from roughly 40 to 50 gates each (big airport), Skylink conveniently has two stops per terminal. There are currently five terminals at DFW - Terminals A through E - with Terminal F planned to open in the coming years. The Skylink train stations inside each terminal are elevated, accessible via escalators and stairs. The stations I've visited have nice decor including the polished floors which have artistic designs. The stations and train cars have been clean and in good condition during my visits. I've been in full Skylink train cars and relatively empty ones. The rides have been fine. I do prefer above-ground trains to underground trains because of the views, but it's not a big deal. Ultimately, in my experience, Skylink has done a good, reliable, and efficient job at transporting me between terminals at DFW. One of the more unique airport trains I've come across in recent memory is Detroit Metropolitan Airport's Express Tram. The trains are on elevated tracks that are situated *inside* an airport terminal, providing gate to gate access intra-terminal: https://www.yelp.com/biz/express-tram-detroit. read more

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The Skylink is a wonderful blessing. It is the one detail I missed while researching my flight. DFW is an enormous airport. It makes BWI look like a tiny speck. The Skylink drops you off in each area. Make sure you know where you need to go. Terminal D and B go in the same direction. Terminal A & C go somewhere else. I was heading for terminal D. If you are sitting, it isn't possible to safe distance on the Skylink. No one cares since everyone is gonna be in each other's laps on the plane. I was just grateful to be heading the right direction and not walking. The Skylink drops you off in the general area, close to your airline. read more

Skylink - Airport Shuttles Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

In the year 2020 when you can jump on a skylink, monorail, tram, trolley, or any kind of high speed cart that you fit inside, jump in! Unfortunately not all cities have funding for awesome mass transit rail systems. When at Dallas International Airport I highly recommend locating the nearby Skylink for a quick ride around the airport. The Skylink was clean and quick and takes your mind off air travel, which isn't always friendly and spacious! Great free ride Skylink, 5 stars. read more

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SkyLink is DFW's own version of their airport train, which happens to be above the ground which I thought was a nice thing especially since you can see the views. I fly out of Terminal E for the most parts since I fly Delta, so the only reason I usually take this is if I ever need to go to The Centurion Lounge in Terminal D. And the nice part about DFW is that each terminal has its own gate unlike ATL -- so there really isn't much of a reason to ride SkyLink that much, unless you have a connecting flight. Nevertheless, my experiences on SkyLink have personally been good -- I usually fly in the morning so the train is EMPTY all the time. It takes around 5 minutes to get from Terminal E to D and back so it's a good little train to ride. You'll be able to see views of the airport if it's not dark. There's 8 seats per car and two cars per train, but the note says that it should be reserved for people who need it the most. I wish they had arriving times like ATL's Plane Train so that you know when they arrive but other than that, SkyLink was a pretty good experience! read more

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Quick, efficient and convenient. Connection to all terminals and gates. Trains frequently arrive within minutes. read more

Skylink - Dallas Skylink links all terminals as well as the Grand Hyatt hotel. - Airport Shuttles Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

If you have to get around the Dallas airport then you have to take the sky link. It is the only way to do it unless you just have all the time in the world and love to walk for miles and miles! An escalator ride to the link and then A short train ride to the terminal of your choosing... easy peasy! One hint... it goes fast and can have you tumbling... don't try to be a car surfer... hold on! You'll be glad you did. I landed in A and had to get to C and had 35 mins to make my flight... without the sky link I would have never made it! Don't try to hoof it... take the simple and fast way... then when you get where your going you'll have time to get that drink you were wanting! read more

Skylink - This skyline is full!! - Airport Shuttles Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Skylink makes Airtrain in JFK and at Newark look like garbage (esp Newark). The train is fast...it gets you between terminals so quickly! The stations and the trains are clean and they don't smell bad! The trains are large so you're not squished in like sardines. Also, it is behind security so if you have to switch between terminals, you don't have to clear security again. How come DFW has a better terminal train than either JFK or EWR? As a New Yorker, I want everything in NYC to be the best but I have to give props to Skylink. You make our airport trains look like garbage. read more

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It is best to take a look at the Map of the DFW Airport, so you know the layout before you board. There are signs telling you where the trains are headed. This system stops in all five terminals... A through E. Ten stops in total. There are just a few seats in each of the two-car trains. You will do well to hang on to something secure since it starts & stops pretty quickly! This would be a great way to entertain children, too! We landed at Terminal C. Took the Skylink to Terminal A for lunch and then to Terminal B to catch our connecting flight. I highly recommend this transportation for a quick way to get around. read more

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This tram is awesome and fast. Without one might be alot of walking . Because of that, connecting flights are tight at times since the tram goes in a circle. I missed a connecting flight a few years ago , because I took the skytram. Would of been quicker if I would of walked...That's rare. read more

When you need to get from one terminal to another fast, you hop on Skylink. But you better hold on or grab one of the few seats because the train moves quickly. Because it only takes a few minutes to get around the entire airport, I'll take it to Terminal D so I can go the American Express Centurion Lounge for drinks and snacks or breakfast in the morning before my flight. Just make sure you pay attention to which train you're boarding otherwise you'll be riding a lot longer than you planned... read more

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This is a pretty efficient way to move people these types of distances. The rides aren't overly long because there are two different routes. It's pleasant to look at the vastness of DFW, and it is relatively clean from what I saw. read more

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My favorite airport and easy to maneuver around the terminals using skyline. It was hard to take my son off the skyline. He wanted to go around and around. It's nice and clean and signs are visibly everywhere. I would surely love to see this at all the major airports. read more

Hands down, this is the most efficient form of within airport transportation I have ever used. In general, I prefer walking between terminals at airports, but the Skylink in Dallas makes it too easy to not. It's easy to use, it's easy to find, and it's well run. What more could you ask for (besides smarter passengers)? read more

I think that is my favorite thing in this airport. It is so easy and convenient using the Skyline to travel in between terminals. It was super clean, had few seats to sit. Very efficient and pleasant airport train. I think other airports should use this as well. Very helpful and saves a lot of time. read more

We didn't have much time to kill at the Dallas Airport so the Skylink helped tremendously. If you have more time, jump on the Skylink and ride around the airport for a while. I'm almost sure you'll find something to look at during your ride. I'd suggest grabbing on to one of the poles until you learn the speed and power that this little train has. It's one step away from just opening the doors once you arrive at a new terminal and forcing you to jump out. If this is what you do, make sure to do a barrel roll so that you don't hurt yourself. Also, pay attention to Skylink's route to make sure you're getting on the right shuttle else you might be riding Skylink for longer than you need to. read more

Quick, clean, efficient people movers at the Dallas airport. Even with a rather short layover, we didn't have to rush like crazy people to get to our connecting gate. Hang on in the cars, if you don't get a seat. It's speedy. Hold on tight and patiently wait for your stop. You won't have to wait long. read more

I normally like to walk as much as I can in an airport but when you need to get from one terminal to another this is the FASTEST way to go. HOLD ON. My wife would like some forward facing seats. If you have issues with traveling sideways fast then suddenly stopping this is not a good option. For wheelchair- make sure you lock the wheels AND hold on. Otherwise very organized and easy to understand. Not as crazy as Atlanta trams read more

Because I'm a Yelper 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. read more

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Believe it or not, my experience with Skylink has been positive. I took them twice snd made record time from one terminal to the next. I wasn't afraid of missing my airplane like I've been in other airports, even when I had less than an hour in-between them. I do think a few more seats would be nice, but outside of that, this was a great experience. read more

Fast and furious so you better hold on to something solid! I landed from Miami in Terminal D and had a flight that was boarding in 20 minutes from Terminal A. If you have more than 20 minutes take a stroll and get to know this magnificent airport better otherwise Skylink is your quickest option. read more

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Worst shuttle system ever. Poor scheduling, inconsistent, long waits. Unsafe drivers. Absolutely horrendous.

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. read more

I like this little ditty at DFW. It kept me entertained. It's a long ass way from terminal to terminal so hop on the Sky Link and figure what terminal and gate you're suppose to be at. I was on it late at night and it was lovely. Security was around and the cleaning staff had the place shiney and clean like a new Penny. Very nice. I've been on some janky trains and people movers. This was by far one of the better ones. Room for your roll on luggage. Seating and audible announcements of what stop is next. Sky Link. Sweet ride read more

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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. read more

If going from one terminal to a different one ALWAYS use the Skylink! FREE, quick and drops you off close to your gate. Unless you got plenty of time to walk off, riding the train is the best way! Just take the escalators or elevators up to the trains and catch one going to the right detection. Check the large DFW posted between the stops for fill detail map. Each train also has DFW map labeled clearly and which stops are next. Just pay attention. If you miss your stop for whatever reason, just get off and take the opposite train. Check your gate numbers online (aa.com if American Airlines) or in the monitors of the terminals. It's easy to find a DFW airport map online too. / Easy to use, fast, and frequent. Since I'm in Dallas so often, I guess I'm used to it so it's simple to figure out for me, but even so, I've never had too much of a delay because of it. (Only 1 time, out of like 50 times, train stopped for a brief moment along the tracks and proceeded after 15 seconds) Logic of the airport gates is not what a normal person would think, so don't try to guess. Just go find a map or take the Skylink! Other Tips for airport/flights - No additional cost to park in the parking structure - All TSA check points have access to all gates (just depends on closeness) - 2 Skylink stops for within each terminal - There's a chapel outside terminal A checkpoint - Yoga area within D terminal - Pet rest areas throughout terminals (also D I think) - Download Grab for DFW airport food choices/hours and more information (green icon with plane over G) - For American Airline flights, download AA app on phone to watch free movies inflight (if no screens on plane) - Remember flight boarding door closes 10 minutes prior to departure!! DFW airport has a lot to offer! read more

What a terrific system this is. Getting from terminal to terminal with no hassle. Too bad Los Angeles international doesn't take a cue from them. LAX is so difficult and Dallas Fort Worth is so easy. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

I used this service to move between the terminals. While it was fast and the cars were clean, the stops this train goes through are confusing. I boarded at terminal C and I needed to go to terminal D. It first stopped at terminal C and then moved to terminal E. I panicked briefly thinking that I somehow missed terminal D in between. It turns out that terminal D is after E. So, it is C to E to D. Strange! read more

The skylink is down at DFW. And for you to get to the next terminal you must take the terminal link bus in which no where does it state outside where the bus waiting area is located. That you must call and have a bus dispatch as i sat waiting for over 25 mins i asked one of the other bus driver that's passing why the bus hadn't came and that's is when i was told i must call and he had to search for the number in order for me to call for a pick up. I would recommend DFW to anyone read more