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Travel

Getting There

Flying 

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) are the two main airports servicing the DFW Metroplex area. Both DFW and DAL are located just 10 miles from Irving. 

Airline Discounts

We are pleased to partner with United Airlines to offer attendees travel discounts. To take advantage of the United travel discount, utilize the following link or enter ZN85812459 in the promotion field.
United & IAFC Flight Discounts

Driving

From Downtown Dallas
Take I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) north to the HWY 183/114 exit (left exit). Proceed westbound and stay in the right lane. You will veer west and continue to travel on HWY 114 (John Carpenter Freeway). Exit onto O'Connor Boulevard and turn right. Turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard and the Convention Center will be on your left.

From North Dallas
Take I-635 (LBJ Freeway) west and merge left onto I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) South. You will veer right onto Loop 12 South. From Loop 12, exit HWY 114 (John Carpenter Freeway) and turn right. Exit onto O'Connor Boulevard and turn right. Turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard and the Convention Center will be on your left.

From Arlington
Travel north on HWY 360 and exit HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) East. Turn right on HWY 183 and continue to travel east. Exit onto O'Connor Boulevard and turn right. Turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard and the Convention Center will be on your left.

From Fort Worth
Travel northeast on HWY 121. Merge onto HWY 820 north, then HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) East. Continue to travel east on HWY 183. Exit onto O'Connor Boulevard and turn right. Turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard and the Convention Center will be on your left.

Parking

The Irving Convention Center houses an 800-space parking structure attached to the facility. Parking rates vary. 
View a parking map with driving directions.

If you are staying at a hotel in Irving, please check directly with your hotel on parking options. 

Getting Around

Ride Share

Travel with Uber or Lyft to skip the taxi lines.
Uber website or Uber app (average Uber ride $20)
Lyft website or Lyft app (average Lyft ride $20)

Taxi & Public Transportation

Taxi and car service are available throughout the DFW metroplex. Both airports have taxi services available. Follow signs in the airport to get to the correct location.

Learn about other transportation options on irvingtexas.com.

Explore Irving

Discover the DFW Metroplex in Irving. See what visitors love about the city and explore all the activities the city has to offer, including hot restaurants, fun activities, and more. Learn more at irvingtexas.com.

Visa Information

Here are several resources for the visa application process: 

Travel.State.Gov
A service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, this site offers information and necessary forms for international travel, including tips for traveling abroad, travel warnings, and alerts.

USEmbassy.Gov
This site provides a list of U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions around the world.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements and are required to pay an administrative fee. Applications are accessible on this site, which is available in 25 languages.