By Gate 1, this ATM cluster saves a terminal walk
The ATM area in Terminal 1 sits near the main ticketing hall and security checkpoint, so you can grab cash before you queue. Machines typically sit along the wall opposite the airline counters, within a two‑minute walk of the front entrance doors. It’s landside, so friends or family dropping you at DSM can also use it before saying goodbye.
You’ll usually find multiple machines in this ATM area, often from different banks, so your exact withdrawal fee depends on your card issuer and the machine’s network. Plan on a standard $3–$5 ATM surcharge on top of whatever your bank charges. The machines generally support $20 increments and accept major debit cards with Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, or Plus logos.
This ATM area stays accessible whenever the main terminal doors are open, typically from early‑morning departures around 4:00 a.m. through the last evening arrivals close to midnight. Because it’s before security, it works for both arriving passengers who need cash for taxis and departing passengers who forgot to hit their bank at home. It’s also one of the first cash options you’ll see after walking in from parking.
For a smoother stop, check the back of your debit card for its ATM network and scan the decals on each machine in this area to match logos before inserting your card.