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title: "All airport guides · ATL Airport Guide"
description: "Every guide on this site for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in one place."
url: "https://atlairportguide.com/guides/"
updated: "2026-11-15"
airport: "ATL"
type: "directory"
---

> Independent guide, not the official ATL website. All pages: https://atlairportguide.com/llms.txt

# All airport guides

Every guide on this site for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in one place.

Updated November 15, 2026

- [Flights](https://atlairportguide.com/flights/): Which concourse your airline uses, connections and terminals
- [Terminals](https://atlairportguide.com/terminals/): Terminals, gates and the airport layout
- [Parking](https://atlairportguide.com/parking/): Every garage and lot, published rates, pickup and the cell-phone lot
- [Transport](https://atlairportguide.com/transport/): How to get to and from the airport
- [Food & shops](https://atlairportguide.com/dining/): Every listed restaurant, café, bar and shop by concourse
- [Lounges](https://atlairportguide.com/lounges/): Every lounge, who gets in and the published hours
- [Airlines at ATL](https://atlairportguide.com/airlines/): Where each airline checks in and departs
- [Security checkpoints](https://atlairportguide.com/security/): Every checkpoint and its published hours
- [Airport amenities](https://atlairportguide.com/amenities/): Facilities the airport publishes
- [Hotels](https://atlairportguide.com/hotels/): Places to stay near the airport
- [Connecting flights](https://atlairportguide.com/connections/): Transfers between flights

## [Transport guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/getting-to-and-from-the-airport/)

[Arriving at ATL late at night: what still runs, from the SkyTrain to the last MARTA train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/arriving-at-atl-late-at-night-what-still-runs/)

The SkyTrain and Rental Car Center run 24 hours a day. MARTA's last Gold train leaves Airport Station at 1:20 a.m. Taxi, Uber and shuttle compared.

[ATL Rental Car Center: SkyTrain, companies and directions](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-rental-cars-rental-car-center/)

The ATL SkyTrain to the Rental Car Center is free and runs 24 hours. See the companies, the International Terminal shuttle and driving routes.

[Atlanta airport to downtown: every option and what it costs](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-downtown-every-option-what-it-costs/)

MARTA is $2.50, a taxi is a flat $37.50 for one rider, UberX averages $35 and shared shuttles cap at $16.50 a person. Where each one picks up.

[Dropping someone off at ATL: North and South curbs, and the hourly decks](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/dropping-someone-off-at-atl/)

Drop off on the Domestic Terminal's North or South roadway, on the side where the airline checks in. ATL's domestic hourly decks cap at $50 for the first day.

[Getting to ATL for a 6 a.m. flight: the road, MARTA and checkpoint hours](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/getting-atl-6-am-flight/)

ATL's Main checkpoint is open 24 hours. Here are the road options, the parking and the checkpoint hours for a 4 a.m. arrival.

[MARTA from Atlanta airport: fares, stops and last train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/marta-from-atlanta-airport-fares-stops-last-train/)

MARTA's Airport Station is inside the Domestic Terminal. The fare is $2.50, Five Points is 17 minutes away, and the last Gold train leaves at 1:20 a.m.

[Picking someone up at ATL: the free cell phone lot, hourly decks and where to meet](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/picking-someone-up-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's cell phone lot is free. Hourly decks cap the first day at $50 (Domestic) and $70 (International). Where to wait, which terminal and where to meet your passenger.

[Taxis at ATL: where the stand is and what the flat fares are](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/taxis-at-atlanta-airport-where-find-one/)

ATL taxis load in Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center. One-rider flat fares: Downtown $37.50, Midtown $39.50, Buckhead $49.50.

[The SkyTrain at Atlanta airport: where to board and where it goes](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/skytrain-at-atlanta-airport-what-it-where-it-goes/)

ATL's SkyTrain is free and runs 24 hours a day from the Domestic Terminal to the Rental Car Center, the West Parking Deck and four Gateway hotels.

[Uber and Lyft pickup at ATL: where to go and what it costs](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/uber-lyft-pickup-at-atlanta-airport/)

Uber and Lyft pick up in ATL's North Economy lot, a 5-minute walk from baggage claim. Taxis load elsewhere. Downtown: UberX averages $35, taxi $37.50.

[Where is Atlanta airport? Address, county and directions](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/where-atlanta-airport-address-county-directions/)

ATL's Domestic Terminal is at 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320, about 10 miles south of downtown, mostly in Clayton County. Roads and rail.

## [Layover and connection guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/layovers-and-connections/)

[A two-hour layover at ATL: what fits and when to stay put](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/two-hour-layover-at-atl-what-you-can-do/)

Two hours at ATL fits a meal and one Plane Train hop, and no trip outside security. What to eat quickly, and when to stay on your concourse.

[An eight-hour layover at ATL: going into Atlanta and back](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/eight-hour-layover-at-atl-going-into-atlanta/)

MARTA reaches Five Points in 17 minutes. Count back from ATL's two hours before a domestic flight, or three before an international one, to your train.

[ATL arrivals and departures: how to check a flight](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/arrivals-departures-at-atlanta-airport-how-check-flight/)

Search ATL flights by number, airline or city, then read the gate, bag claim and terminal columns. Covers pickups, send-offs and delays.

[Can you leave Atlanta airport on a layover?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/can-you-leave-atlanta-airport-layover/)

MARTA's Airport Station is inside the Domestic Terminal. ATL asks you to be back two hours before a domestic flight and three before an international one.

[How long is a safe connection at Atlanta airport?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/how-long-safe-connection-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL publishes no minimum connection time or ride times between concourses. It does give a Plane Train wait and a 15-minute shuttle from the International Terminal.

[How to spend five hours at Atlanta airport](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/how-spend-five-hours-at-atlanta-airport/)

Five hours at ATL fits a sit-down meal, a lounge or suite and one trip to another concourse. ATL publishes no ride times, so plan the return first.

[Is Atlanta airport easy to navigate? A first-timer's map of ATL](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-easy-navigate/)

ATL is two terminals, seven concourses and one underground train. Here's the layout in plain terms and the mistakes first-timers make.

[Overnight layover at Atlanta airport: hotel or terminal?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/overnight-layover-at-atlanta-airport/)

A free SkyTrain reaches four hotels all night. Minute Suites sells eight hours inside security if you start by midnight. How to pick by flight time.

[Quiet places at Atlanta airport without a lounge: sensory room and chapels](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/quiet-places-at-atlanta-airport-without-lounge/)

ATL lists a sensory room on Concourse F, a prayer room and two chapels open 24 hours. No quiet seating. Past those, it's Minute Suites or a day pass.

[Terminal N, S and I at ATL: what the letters mean](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/terminal-n-terminal-s-terminal-i-at-atlanta-airport-what/)

ATL has no Terminal N, S or I. It has a Domestic Terminal with North and South sides and a separate International Terminal. See what each side uses.

[The Plane Train and walking between ATL concourses](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/plane-train-walking-between-atl-concourses/)

The Plane Train links every ATL concourse. ATL's own story gives a 108-second wait and no walking times. Here's how it runs and what to do if it's slow.

[Things to do at Atlanta airport, by how much time you have](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/things-do-at-atlanta-airport/)

Under 30 minutes, stay on your concourse. With an hour, ride the Plane Train for a spa or duty free. A table shows what each ATL concourse has.

[What is the best concourse at ATL? What each one holds](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/what-best-concourse-at-atlanta-airport/)

Your gate letter sets where you board. What each of ATL's seven concourses holds for lounges, sleep and food, and which suit a long wait.

[Which concourse is my airline at ATL? Gate letter and check-in building](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/which-concourse-my-airline-at-atl/)

At ATL the letter in your gate number is your concourse, T to F. Domestic flights check in at the Domestic Terminal, flights abroad at the International.

## [The airline hub](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/the-airline-hub/)

[Connecting through ATL on Delta: how it works](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/connecting-through-atl-delta-how-it-works/)

Delta Help Desks sit in five ATL concourses and the Plane Train waits under two minutes. See Delta's desks, Sky Club hours and what's unpublished.

[Delta check-in at ATL: Domestic and International Terminals, plus curbside](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delta-check-at-atl-domestic-international-terminals/)

Delta checks in at both ATL terminals. ATL lists one curbside desk, at the Domestic Terminal. Bag cutoffs and the shuttle between the terminals.

[Delta help desks at Atlanta airport: where they are and what to do after a missed connection](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delta-help-desks-at-atlanta-airport/)

Delta help desks sit on Concourses A, B, C, E and F. Delta says rebook in the app or at a kiosk, and ask an airport agent about hotel and meal vouchers.

[Delta Sky Clubs at Atlanta airport: which one to use, and who gets in](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delta-sky-clubs-at-atlanta-airport-which-one-use/)

Delta runs eight Sky Clubs at ATL, two on Concourse A. Most travelers can enter 3 hours before departure, and Delta no longer sells single-visit passes.

## [International arrivals and connections](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/international-arrivals-and-connections/)

[ATL's Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/maynard-h-jackson-jr-international-terminal-at-atl/)

ATL's International Terminal has its own I-75 Exit 239 entrance, a free shuttle to the Domestic Terminal and Concourse F next door. Services by level.

[Connecting from an international flight at ATL: recheck, security and the train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/connecting-from-international-flight-at-atl/)

Turn left past baggage claim on Concourse F to recheck bags, then follow signs to the Plane Train or the walkway to the domestic concourses.

[Customs at ATL: Global Entry, Mobile Passport Control and kiosks](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/customs-global-entry-mobile-passport-control-at-atlanta/)

International arrivals clear passport control on the Arrivals level. CBP runs the lines, not ATL. Global Entry is $120, Mobile Passport Control is free.

[Domestic Terminal to International Terminal at ATL: shuttle or Plane Train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/domestic-terminal-international-terminal-at-atl/)

Free shuttle every 15 minutes or so, 15 minutes across, from door W-1 or W-2. Or the Plane Train, if your airline checks you in at the Domestic Terminal.

[International airlines at ATL: who checks in at the International Terminal](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/international-airlines-at-atlanta-airport-who-flies-where/)

Every foreign airline at ATL checks in at the International Terminal. Delta uses both buildings. U.S. airlines that list a terminal name the Domestic Terminal.

[International arrival at ATL: where to go for MARTA or the Rental Car Center](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/arriving-international-flight-at-atlanta-airport/)

From the Arrivals level, exit between doors A1 and A2 for the free shuttle to MARTA at the Domestic Terminal or straight to the Rental Car Center.

## [Security and when to arrive](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/security-and-when-to-arrive/)

[ATL security checkpoints explained: Main, North, Lower North, South and International](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atl-security-checkpoints-explained/)

ATL has five checkpoints and says you can reach every gate from any of them. Main is open 24 hours, South is PreCheck only. Which lanes each one has.

[ATL security wait times: live page, hours and peak times](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/security-wait-times-at-atl/)

ATL posts live waits for five checkpoints, from 0 to 15 minutes up to 60+. Lines usually peak 5 to 9 a.m. See each checkpoint's hours and lanes.

[Can you go through security at ATL without a ticket? Gate passes and where to meet](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/can-you-go-through-security-at-atl-without-ticket/)

No. ATL lets only ticketed passengers through security. An airline may issue a gate pass for one adult with a disabled passenger or a minor flying alone.

[CLEAR at Atlanta Airport: Lanes, Hours and Which Checkpoint to Use](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/clear-at-atlanta-airport/)

CLEAR at ATL has a standard lane at Lower North from 4:30 a.m., a PreCheck lane at South until 9 p.m., and both lanes at the International Terminal.

[How early to arrive at Atlanta airport: 2 hours domestic, 3 international](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/how-early-arrive-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL says arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 before an international one. Airline cutoffs, checkpoint hours and when to add time.

[Is Atlanta airport open 24 hours? Security, trains and food overnight](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-open-24-hours/)

ATL's access rules apply 24/7, but only the Domestic Terminal Main checkpoint is open 24 hours. What else stays open overnight, and what closes.

[TSA PreCheck at Atlanta airport: where the lane is and when it runs](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/tsa-precheck-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL lists a TSA PreCheck lane at Domestic Terminal South and the International Terminal. CLEAR's own lane at South starts later than the checkpoint.

## [Hotel and overnight guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/sleeping-and-staying-nearby/)

[Cheapest places to stay near Atlanta airport: how to reach each College Park and East Point hotel](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/cheapest-places-stay-near-atlanta-airport/)

ATL publishes no hotel rates. Which College Park and East Point hotels use which shuttle stalls, which is on the free SkyTrain, and MARTA at $2.50.

[Hotels at Atlanta airport with a free shuttle or train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/hotels-at-atlanta-airport-with-free-shuttle-or-train/)

Four ATL hotels ride the free 24-hour SkyTrain and more than 50 others shuttle from Aisle C at the Domestic Terminal. Which is which, plus Sonesta.

[Minute Suites at Atlanta Airport: Where They Are and Who They Suit](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/minute-suites-at-atlanta-airport-where-whom/)

Minute Suites at ATL are inside security near Gate B24, on Concourse E and near Gate F6. Book by the hour or overnight. Entry needs a boarding pass.

[Renaissance Concourse at ATL: where its hotel shuttle picks up](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/renaissance-concourse-hotel-at-atlanta-airport/)

The Renaissance Concourse shuttle loads at stalls C6 to C8 on Aisle C. The Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway is a different hotel, on the SkyTrain.

[Showers and day rooms at ATL: what's listed and what isn't](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/showers-day-rooms-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's amenities page lists no shower rooms or day rooms. Minute Suites rents showers on Concourse E, and some lounges have them too.

[Sleeping at Atlanta airport overnight: what ATL says and where to rest](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/sleeping-at-atlanta-airport-overnight/)

ATL's pages say little about sleeping. Minute Suites at B24 and F6 are open 24 hours, and four hotels sit on the free SkyTrain.

[Spa, massage and yoga at Atlanta airport: five spas, no yoga room](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/spa-massage-yoga-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL has XpresSpa in Concourses A, C, D and E and Be Relax in B. ATL publishes no yoga room or gym. The C and D spas run 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

[Staying near ATL before an early flight: 24-hour hotel links and how long to allow](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/staying-near-atl-before-early-flight/)

Four Gateway hotels ride the free SkyTrain all night. Other hotels run their own shuttles, so call for times, and plan 2 hours before a domestic flight.

## [Parking guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/parking/)

[ATL cell phone lot: address, directions and how to time a pickup](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/cell-phone-lot-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's free cell phone lot is the Park and Wait Lot at 1920 Autoport Drive, College Park. Directions from I-85 and Camp Creek Parkway, and pickup timing.

[ATL Park-Ride Lot C and MARTA's College Park lot: shuttle or train to the terminal](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atl-park-ride-lot-c-college-park-ride/)

ATL's Park-Ride lot (Lot C) costs $15 a day and is a three-minute shuttle ride from the Domestic curb. MARTA's College Park lot puts you on a train.

[ATL parking rates: which lot fits your trip](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/parking-at-atl-which-option-fits-trip/)

Most ATL lots charge $15 to $30 a day, and Domestic Hourly caps at $50 for day one. See totals for 1, 3 and 7 days, plus the free lot and MARTA option.

[Atlanta Airport Valet and Off-Airport Parking: What ATL Lists and What It Costs](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/valet-off-airport-parking-near-atlanta-airport/)

ATL lists no valet. Rightway lists private lots from $6.25 a day and valet at $12 to $25. ATL's Park Ride, North Economy and West Deck run $15 to $30.

[Cheap long-term parking at ATL: the published daily rates compared](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/cheap-long-term-parking-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's cheapest long-term lots: Park-Ride $15 a day, North Economy $20, daily decks $30. MARTA's College Park lot charges $10 after 14 hours. 7, 14 and 30 day totals.

[Is Atlanta airport parking full? Checking lot status and reserving a spot](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-parking-full-checking-space-reserving-spot/)

ATL's parking page shows each lot's status but no space counts. Three options take reservations, and the fallback lots are named for when one is full.

[North or South deck at ATL's Domestic Terminal: what ATL says and what it doesn't](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/north-or-south-deck-at-domestic-terminal/)

ATL doesn't say which deck is closest to check-in or a checkpoint. Rates match on both sides, so pick by checkpoint: only South lists PreCheck.

[Parking an electric car at Atlanta airport: which decks list EV charging, and where](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/parking-electric-car-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL lists EV chargers on Level 1 of North Daily, Level 3 of North Hourly and Level 2 of International Hourly. No charger type, speed or price.

[Short-term and hourly parking at ATL: North, South and International decks](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/short-term-hourly-parking-at-atl/)

North and South Hourly cap at $50 the first day, International Hourly at $70. ATL prints no hourly rate. Where each deck is and what to check.

## [Food and drink guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/eating-and-drinking/)

[Bars at Atlanta airport: craft beer, game-day bars and wine, concourse by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/bars-at-atlanta-airport/)

Where to drink at ATL: Terrapin Taphouse on D, Samuel Adams and Blue Moon on B, the Hawks and Atlanta United bars on A, and wine picks, with listed hours.

[Best places to eat at Atlanta airport, by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/best-places-eat-at-atlanta-airport/)

The standout ATL restaurants on each concourse, with gates and hours, plus IHOP and the other Domestic Terminal atrium options.

[Can you bring food through security at Atlanta airport? What TSA allows and where to buy water](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/can-you-bring-food-through-security-at-atl/)

Solid food passes TSA at ATL, while liquid food and water are capped at 3.4 ounces. ATL lists no water refill station, so here is where to buy water.

[Chain restaurants at Atlanta airport: which concourses have each](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/chain-restaurants-at-atl-which-concourses-have-each/)

Where Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's and the other chains are at ATL, by concourse and gate. Concourses T through F are past security.

[Coffee at Atlanta airport: Starbucks, Caribou, Coffee Bean and more, by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/coffee-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL lists no Starbucks on Concourse A or D. See which coffee places each concourse has, with listed hours, and which Starbucks is open 24 hours.

[Eating at ATL before a 6 a.m. flight: what's open early, by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/eating-at-atl-before-6-am-flight/)

A few ATL food places list 24-hour service, and the earliest regular opener is the Starbucks near gate T17 at 4:00 a.m. What opens by 5:30, by concourse.

[Food in Concourse A at Atlanta Airport: Coffee, Bars, Counters and Shops](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse A lists coffee from 5 a.m. at Goldberg's Bagels, and McDonald's is listed 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Five places show live games. Every listed place to eat and buy, with hours.

[Food in Concourse B at Atlanta Airport: Coffee, Bars, Counters and Shops](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-b-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse B coffee opens at 5 a.m., bars run from Gate B8 to B33, and counters sit in the center and at the gates. Every place to eat and buy, with hours.

[Food in Concourse C at Atlanta airport: The Connection, sit-down spots and hours](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-c-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse C food starts at 4:30 a.m. near gates C33 and C37, and La Madeleine at C40 lists 24 hours. Every place to eat and buy, with gates and hours.

[Food in Concourse D at Atlanta airport: 24-hour bagels, mezzanine bars and every shop](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-d-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse D has two food counters open 24 hours, a bagel shop in the center and Roast near D26. Every place to eat and buy, with gates and hours.

[Food in Concourse E at Atlanta airport: 24-hour fast food, One Flew South and every shop](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-e-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse E has a McDonald's listing 24 hours and a Caribou Coffee open until 11:30 p.m. Every place to eat and buy, with gates and hours.

[Food in Concourse F and the International Terminal at Atlanta airport: Level 2 dining and shops](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-f-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse F has the food: Starbucks by 5 a.m., El Taco and Pecan Bistro at 6, Ecco at 11. Every place to eat and buy in F and the International Terminal.

[Food in Concourse T at Atlanta airport: coffee, counters, bars and shops, with hours](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-concourse-t-at-atlanta-airport/)

Concourse T coffee starts at 4:00 a.m. near gate T17. Every place to eat and buy there, with gates and the hours ATL lists.

[Food in the Atlanta airport Domestic Terminal: what's listed and when it opens](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-atlanta-domestic-terminal/)

The Domestic Terminal atrium has a Starbucks listed as 24 hours, a Burger King open until 2:30 a.m. and an IHOP. Every place to eat and buy, with hours.

[Southern food at Atlanta airport: fried chicken, barbecue and shrimp and grits by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/southern-food-at-atlanta-airport/)

Paschal's on B, Low Country on A, Sweet Georgia's on C, Chicken + Beer on D. Southern places at ATL by concourse, with gates and hours.

[Vegetarian and vegan food at ATL: every place, by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/vegetarian-vegan-food-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's directory lists vegetarian and vegan places on every concourse except D. Where each is, the dishes ATL's blog names and what the listing leaves out.

## [Flying with children](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/flying-with-children/)

[Flying with a baby through Atlanta airport: lactation pods, family restrooms, strollers and security](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/flying-with-baby-through-atlanta-airport/)

Where ATL's lactation pods and family restrooms are, how TSA screens formula, breast milk and strollers, and what the airport doesn't publish.

[Strollers at Atlanta airport: stroller and wheelchair help, and how security screens a stroller](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/strollers-at-atlanta-airport/)

A stroller goes through the X-ray at ATL and your baby goes through the metal detector in your arms. Where the airport lists stroller and wheelchair help.

[Things for Kids to Do at Atlanta Airport: What ATL Lists and What It Doesn't](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/things-kids-do-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL lists no play area or kids' zone. It does list family restrooms, lactation pods, a Concourse F sensory room and shops that sell toys. Where each is.

[Unaccompanied minors at Atlanta airport: Delta, American and United rules, and where the adult meets the child](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/unaccompanied-minors-at-atlanta-airport/)

Delta, American and United require their minor service at ages 5 to 14. Where the adult checks in, gets a gate pass and meets the child at ATL.

[Where to nurse or change a baby at Atlanta airport: every lactation pod and family restroom](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/where-nurse-or-change-baby-at-atl/)

ATL's lactation pods by concourse and gate, how many family restrooms each concourse has, and what the airport doesn't say about changing tables.

## [Delays, cancellations and missed connections](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delays-cancellations-and-missed-connections/)

[Atlanta Airport Phone Numbers and Customer Service](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-phone-numbers-customer-service/)

ATL's guest relations, parking, TTY and on-site emergency numbers, airline phone lines, and who handles lost items and rides.

[Delays at ATL: where to wait for a seat, food or a lounge](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delays-at-atl-where-wait/)

Where to wait out a delay at ATL: a seating area and five restaurants in Concourse C, all-night food in C, D and E, and a lounge day pass at $40 to $50.

[Flight canceled at ATL: rebooking, hotels and what stays open tonight](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/flight-cancelled-at-atl-options-tonight/)

Delta tries to rebook a canceled flight automatically and may offer a hotel if it caused it. Hotels on the free SkyTrain and what's open all night.

[Is Atlanta Airport Closed or in a Ground Stop?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-closed-or-ground-stop/)

This site shows no live status. Check the FAA's status page, ATL's flight search and your airline, and see what a ground stop means for your flight.

[Missed connection at Atlanta airport: what to do first](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/missed-connection-at-atlanta-what-do-first/)

Open your airline's app, then try a Delta Help Desk on Concourse A, B, C, E or F or the number ATL lists. Delta's hotel and meal help names a misconnect.

[Stuck overnight at Atlanta airport: what's open and the closest hotels](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/stuck-overnight-at-atlanta-airport-unexpectedly/)

Every concourse has an all-night vending machine or counter, four hotels sit on the free 24-hour SkyTrain, and Minute Suites B24 and F6 never close.

## [Bags and lost property](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/bags-and-lost-property/)

[Baggage claim at Atlanta airport: North, South and the international carousels](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/baggage-claim-at-atlanta-airport/)

Domestic bags come out at North or South claim, international bags at seven carousels. How to find yours, what's nearby and where oversize bags go.

[Delayed or lost baggage at ATL: who takes the report](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/delayed-or-lost-baggage-at-atl/)

ATL's FAQ sends lost luggage to your airline. What Delta and American say to do, American's 4-hour window, and what ATL's Lost and Found covers.

[Lost Something at Atlanta Airport? Which Office Has It](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/lost-something-at-atlanta-airport/)

Left it in the terminal, on a plane or at security? ATL's Lost and Found is in the Domestic Terminal Atrium. Airlines, TSA and MARTA keep their own.

[Where to Leave a Bag at Atlanta Airport](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/where-leave-bag-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL publishes no left-luggage desk or lockers. Who to ask, what the airport does list, and the off-site storage companies, with their own starting prices.

## [Money, wifi and staying connected](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/money-wifi-and-staying-connected/)

[ATMs at Atlanta airport: every Truist machine by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atms-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL has Truist ATMs in every concourse except E, four in the Domestic Terminal and one at International Departures. Most are open 24 hours.

[Charging your phone at ATL: the FuelRod kiosks and where else to look](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/charging-phone-at-atl/)

ATL lists four FuelRod kiosks, all open 24 hours, and no list of phone outlets. Which concourses have none, and which shops to try there.

[Currency exchange at Atlanta airport: the ICE booths and whether to use one](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/currency-exchange-at-atlanta-airport-whether-use-it/)

ICE has 24-hour booths on Concourses E and F. At International Arrivals ICE is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Travelex 24 hours. ATL publishes no rates.

[Smoking at ATL: where the outdoor zones are](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/smoking-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL bans smoking and vaping inside. Six outdoor zones sit at least 25 feet from the terminal doors, and breaking the rule can cost up to $200.

[Water at Atlanta airport: where to fill a bottle](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/water-at-atlanta-airport-where-fill-bottle/)

ATL's amenities page lists no water refill station. Bring an empty bottle through TSA, then ask a Customer Experience Representative where to fill it.

[Wi-Fi at ATL: the free network and how to connect](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/wi-fi-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's free network is called ATL Free Wi-Fi. Connect in three steps, call (877) 452-9434 for help, and find the FuelRod chargers on Concourses C and E.

[Working at Atlanta airport: free Wi-Fi, power and a quiet place to sit](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/working-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL Free Wi-Fi allows a corporate VPN. For power and a quiet seat, use FuelRod kiosks, Minute Suites or an airline club. Where each one sits.

## [Accessibility guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/accessibility-and-assistance/)

[Getting around ATL with reduced mobility: Plane Train, security and who helps](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/getting-around-atl-with-reduced-mobility/)

The Plane Train runs 24 hours, but ATL doesn't describe step-free boarding. How TSA screens a wheelchair, where staff stand and what ATL lists.

[Medical help at Atlanta airport: 911, defibrillators and where to ask](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/medical-help-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL says to call 911 and look for defibrillator wall signs. It names no clinic or first-aid room. Who to ask, and which shops ATL lists for medicine.

[Medication and medical devices at ATL security: what TSA says to do](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/travelling-through-atl-with-medication-or-devices/)

TSA allows medically necessary liquids over 3.4 oz if you declare them. How pills, pumps, implants and CPAPs are screened, and TSA Cares' 72-hour ask.

[Sensory rooms and quiet spaces at ATL: the Concourse F room and who opens it](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/sensory-rooms-quiet-spaces-at-atl/)

ATL lists one sensory room, on Concourse F, with no gate or hours. Delta says a Delta agent can provide access. Chapels, TSA screening and boarding help.

[Wheelchair assistance at Atlanta airport: how to arrange it with your airline](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/wheelchair-assistance-at-atlanta-airport-how-arrange-it/)

ATL says to ask for a wheelchair when you book or at your airline's ticketing counter. How Delta, American and United handle it, and where help is listed.

## [Pets and service animals](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/pets-and-service-animals/)

[Flying out of Atlanta with a pet: relief areas, security and what airlines require](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/flying-out-atlanta-with-pet/)

Where a pet can relieve itself before and after ATL security, and what Alaska and Delta publish. ATL leaves pet rules to the airlines, so yours decides.

[Pet relief areas at Atlanta airport: every spot by gate, and what each has](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/pet-relief-areas-at-atlanta-airport/)

Every ATL concourse has an indoor pet relief area, plus a dog park and an International Terminal spot. Gates, fittings and where ATL's pages disagree.

[Service animals at Atlanta airport: relief areas, TSA screening and airline help](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/service-animals-at-atlanta-airport/)

ATL's relief areas are indoors on every concourse and open to all pets. What TSA does with a service animal, and what American, Delta and United say.

## [Onward trips from Atlanta](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/onward-trips-from-atlanta/)

[Atlanta airport to Athens, Georgia: bus, rental car or shuttle](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-athens-georgia/)

Greyhound's page lists a drop-off at ATL's Domestic Terminal and a fastest Athens trip of 1 hr 25 min. What ATL lists for rental cars, vans and car service.

[Atlanta Airport to Buckhead: MARTA Red Line, the Lindbergh Change and Car Prices](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-buckhead/)

Buckhead sits on the Red Line, a direct ride for $2.50. On weekday nights you change at Lindbergh Center. A taxi is $49.50 and a shared van up to $30.

[Atlanta Airport to Decatur by MARTA: Red or Gold to Five Points, Then the Blue Line](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-decatur/)

Ride the Red or Gold line to Five Points, change to the Blue Line, get off at Decatur. $2.50 fare, MARTA lists 29 minutes, trains thin out after 7 p.m.

[Atlanta Airport to Downtown: MARTA Fare, Ride Time and Last Train](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-downtown-atlanta/)

MARTA takes about 16 minutes to Five Points and costs $2.50. The last train leaves at 1:20 a.m. Taxis are a flat $37.50 and UberX averages $35.

[Atlanta Airport to Georgia Tech by MARTA: North Avenue or Midtown Station](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-georgia-tech/)

Georgia Tech is a direct MARTA ride on the Red or Gold line for $2.50. Discover Atlanta lists the campus at North Avenue and Midtown. Which to pick.

[Atlanta Airport to Midtown: MARTA Stops, Fares and Which Station](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-midtown/)

The Red and Gold lines both reach Midtown for $2.50 with no change. Pick North Avenue, Midtown or Arts Center by what is on your list.

[Atlanta Airport to Savannah: Rental Car Center, Greyhound and FlixBus](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-savannah/)

Rent at ATL's 24-hour Rental Car Center or take a bus: Greyhound and FlixBus print 3 hr 10 mins at best, from $39.98. ATL's pages give no drive time.

[Atlanta Airport to the Georgia Aquarium and Downtown Sights by MARTA](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-georgia-aquarium-downtown-sights/)

Get off the Red or Gold line at Peachtree Center for the Georgia Aquarium, or change at Five Points for the arenas and stadium. The fare is $2.50.

## [Atlanta itself](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-itself/)

[How Many Gates and Terminals Does Atlanta Airport Have?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/how-many-gates-terminals-does-atlanta-airport-have/)

ATL lists 198 gates (155 domestic, 43 international) across 2 terminals and 7 concourses. Gates per concourse, and what it means for your walk.

[Is ATL the world's busiest airport? What it means for you](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-really-busiest-world/)

ATL says it's the world's busiest, at 286,000 passengers a day. See what that means for your trip: seven concourses, two terminals and one train.

[Is Hartsfield-Jackson the Only Airport in Atlanta?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/hartsfield-jackson-only-airport-atlanta/)

Atlanta.com says only ATL handles large-scale airline service and PDK, FTY and the other nearby airports are general aviation. Codes and distances.

[One day in Atlanta before your flight home: a MARTA day plan and when to leave](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/one-day-atlanta-before-flight-home/)

Pick a MARTA stop near Peachtree Center, Midtown or the King sites, then count back from ATL's two-hour domestic and three-hour international advice.

[Where to stay in Atlanta by neighborhood: downtown, Midtown, Buckhead or the airport](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/where-stay-atlanta-neighborhood/)

Downtown and Midtown hotels sit on MARTA's Red Line, Buckhead is 32 minutes from Airport, and four airport hotels are on a free 24-hour SkyTrain.

[Who Is Atlanta Airport Named After, and What Does ATL Stand For?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/who-atlanta-airport-named-after-what-does-atl-stand/)

Wikipedia and atlanta.com say Hartsfield-Jackson is named for two former Atlanta mayors, William B. Hartsfield and Maynard H. Jackson Jr. ATL is the code.

[Your first day in Atlanta after a long flight: MARTA downtown and what's near the stops](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/first-day-atlanta-after-long-flight/)

MARTA leaves from the Domestic Terminal for $2.50. Peachtree Center is the stop for the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park.

## [Events and busy seasons](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/events-and-busy-seasons/)

[Atlanta airport during Dragon Con: MARTA, checkpoints and the holiday Monday](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-during-dragon-con/)

Dragon Con packs downtown. MARTA's Red and Gold lines leave the Domestic Terminal, but parade morning is crowded and holiday trains start about 6 a.m.

[Atlanta airport to a Braves game at Truist Park: every way there](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-braves-game-at-truist-park/)

Truist Park is 10 miles northwest of downtown, in Cobb County. Compare rideshare, taxi, shared shuttle, rental car and MARTA plus a bus from ATL.

[Atlanta airport to a Falcons or Atlanta United game: MARTA to the stadium and game-day timing](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-falcons-or-atlanta-united-game/)

Ride MARTA from the Domestic Terminal to Five Points, change to a Blue or Green train and get off at SEC District or Vine City, steps from the stadium.

[Holiday travel through Atlanta airport: busiest days, checkpoints and parking](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/holiday-travel-through-atlanta-airport/)

ATL says screening peaks 5 to 9 a.m. and on the days around holidays. Checkpoint hours, MARTA holiday service and parking rates for the rush.

## [Complete airport lists](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/airport-services-a-to-z/)

[Atlanta Airport Maps: Terminals, Concourses, Gates and Parking](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/atlanta-airport-maps-terminals-concourses-gates-parking/)

Which ATL map answers your question, plus the gate range of every concourse and what each terminal has.

[Every facility at Atlanta airport, A to Z: what's listed and where](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/every-facility-at-atlanta-airport-z/)

ATMs to Wi-Fi, chapels to the USO: every service ATL lists and where it is. The airport lists no water refill station and no left-luggage desk.

[Every lounge at ATL and who gets in: Sky Clubs, Centurion and more](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/every-lounge-at-atlanta-airport-who-gets/)

ATL has 8 Delta Sky Clubs, the Centurion Lounge, Admirals Club, United Club, The Club and Minute Suites. Where each is, its hours and who gets in.

[Every way to get to and from ATL: MARTA, shuttles, taxis and more](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/every-way-get-from-atl/)

MARTA costs $2.50, a Downtown taxi is $37.50 for one rider and a shared shuttle caps at $16.50. Where each way to and from ATL boards at each terminal.

[The USO at Atlanta airport: where it is, who can use it and its hours](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/uso-at-atlanta-airport/)

The USO is on the third floor of the Domestic Terminal atrium, outside security. The airport and USO Georgia list different hours, so call (404) 761-8061.

[Which ATL Lounges Take Amex, Capital One and Priority Pass?](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/which-atl-lounges-take-amex-capital-one-priority-pass/)

Amex Platinum opens the Centurion Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs. Priority Pass opens The Club at ATL and Minute Suites. Capital One has no lounge at ATL.

[Which Lounges at ATL Sell Entry at the Door (and Which Don't)](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/which-lounges-at-atl-sell-entry-at-door/)

The Club at ATL sells a $50 pass online, and a pass at the lounge within six hours of departure. Delta has stopped selling single-visit Sky Club passes.

## [Food and shops by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/food-and-shops-by-concourse/)

[Duty free and shopping at ATL: Duty Free Americas, essentials and gifts by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/duty-free-shopping-at-atlanta-airport/)

Duty Free Americas has two ATL stores, on Concourses E and F, for international travelers. Where to find chargers, medicine, luggage and gifts.

[Everything to eat and buy at ATL, concourse by concourse](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/everything-eat-buy-at-atl-by-concourse/)

Named restaurants, bars and shops on every ATL concourse, the Domestic and International Terminals, with the guides that go deeper on each stop.

## [Airline and terminal guides](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/airlines-and-terminals/)

[American Airlines at ATL: check-in, concourse and the Admirals Club](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/american-airlines-at-atlanta-airport/)

American checks in at ATL's Domestic Terminal, counters open 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. No concourse is published, so use your gate letter. Admirals Club is in T.

[Every airline at Atlanta airport, A to Z: which terminal to check in at](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/every-airline-at-atlanta-airport-z/)

Which terminal ATL lists for 26 of its 27 airlines, A to Z: Domestic or International Terminal, with Delta at both, plus the phone number ATL lists for each.

[Frontier, JetBlue and Alaska at Atlanta Airport](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/frontier-jetblue-alaska-at-atlanta-airport/)

All three check in at ATL's Domestic Terminal. JetBlue and Alaska use the North side. Counter hours, bag cutoffs and what the airport doesn't publish.

[Southwest at ATL: Domestic Terminal check-in and Concourse C gates](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/southwest-at-atlanta-airport-check-concourse/)

Southwest checks in at ATL's Domestic Terminal and boards from Concourse C. Its ticket counter opens 120 minutes before the first departure of the day.

[United at ATL: Domestic Terminal check-in, concourse and the United Club](https://atlairportguide.com/guides/united-at-atlanta-airport/)

United checks in at ATL's Domestic Terminal and ATL lists its United Club's location as T11. Neither ATL nor United names its concourse, so use your gate letter.