Denver International Airport

Airport Information

IATA Code: DEN

City: Denver

Country: United States

State: CO

TSA PreCheck: Available

CLEAR Plus: Available (2 terminals)

Data Status: Estimated Data

Security Checkpoints (3)

North
South
A Bridge

CLEAR+ Locations

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East Checkpoint
West Checkpoint

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Explore Detailed Wait Times

TSA Security Checkpoint

TSA & screening times

11 min
Estimated wait
Passport Control

Immigration processing

9 min
Estimated wait
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Current Wait Times

Low 22.1%
Check-in 15 min
Immigration 9 min
Traffic Score 73

Busiest Months

JulAugDec

Estimated Peak Hours

Morning (6-9 AM) 21min
Midday (11 AM-2 PM) 12min
Evening (4-7 PM) 20min

Quick Tips

  • Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
  • Check-in online to save time
  • Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening

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Immigration Wait Time Patterns

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Wait Times by Hour
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6 AM 2 PM 8 PM
Best Times to Arrive
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🟢 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ~8 min
🟢 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ~10 min
🟡 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM ~21 min
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About Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves the Denver area in United States. Our real-time queue prediction system helps travelers plan their airport arrival times by providing accurate wait time estimates for check-in counters and immigration control.

Current queue conditions show low traffic levels with an average total wait time of approximately 12 minutes. Wait times can vary significantly based on time of day, day of week, and seasonal factors. The busiest travel periods typically occur during Jul, Aug, Dec.

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