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

- FlightsWhich concourse your airline uses, connections and terminals
- TerminalsTerminals, gates and the airport layout
- ParkingEvery garage and lot, published rates, pickup and the cell-phone lot
- TransportHow to get to and from the airport
- Food & shopsEvery listed restaurant, café, bar and shop by concourse
- LoungesEvery lounge, who gets in and the published hours
- Airlines at ATLWhere each airline checks in and departs
- Security checkpointsEvery checkpoint and its published hours
- Airport amenitiesFacilities the airport publishes
- HotelsPlaces to stay near the airport
- Connecting flightsTransfers between flights
Transport guides
Arriving at ATL late at night: what still runs, from the SkyTrain to the last MARTA trainThe 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 directionsThe 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 costsMARTA 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 decksDrop 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 hoursATL'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 trainMARTA'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 meetATL'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 areATL 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 goesATL'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 costsUber 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 directionsATL'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
A two-hour layover at ATL: what fits and when to stay putTwo 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 backMARTA 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 flightSearch 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?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?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 airportFive 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 ATLATL 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?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 chapelsATL 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 meanATL 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 concoursesThe 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 haveUnder 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 holdsYour 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 buildingAt 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
Connecting through ATL on Delta: how it worksDelta 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 curbsideDelta 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 connectionDelta 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 inDelta 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
ATL's Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International TerminalATL'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 trainTurn 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 kiosksInternational 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 TrainFree 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 TerminalEvery 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 CenterFrom 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
ATL security checkpoints explained: Main, North, Lower North, South and InternationalATL 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 timesATL 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 meetNo. 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 UseCLEAR 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 internationalATL 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 overnightATL'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 runsATL 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
Cheapest places to stay near Atlanta airport: how to reach each College Park and East Point hotelATL 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 trainFour 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 SuitMinute 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 upThe 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'tATL'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 restATL'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 roomATL 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 allowFour 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
ATL cell phone lot: address, directions and how to time a pickupATL'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 terminalATL'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 tripMost 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 CostsATL 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 comparedATL'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 spotATL'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'tATL 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 whereATL 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 decksNorth 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
Bars at Atlanta airport: craft beer, game-day bars and wine, concourse by concourseWhere 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 concourseThe 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 waterSolid 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 eachWhere 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 concourseATL 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 concourseA 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 ShopsConcourse 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 ShopsConcourse 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 hoursConcourse 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 shopConcourse 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 shopConcourse 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 shopsConcourse 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 hoursConcourse 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 opensThe 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 concoursePaschal'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 concourseATL'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
Flying with a baby through Atlanta airport: lactation pods, family restrooms, strollers and securityWhere 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 strollerA 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'tATL 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 childDelta, 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 restroomATL'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
Atlanta Airport Phone Numbers and Customer ServiceATL'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 loungeWhere 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 tonightDelta 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?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 firstOpen 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 hotelsEvery 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
Baggage claim at Atlanta airport: North, South and the international carouselsDomestic 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 reportATL'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 ItLeft 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 AirportATL 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
ATMs at Atlanta airport: every Truist machine by concourseATL 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 lookATL 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 oneICE 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 areATL 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 bottleATL'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 connectATL'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 sitATL 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
Getting around ATL with reduced mobility: Plane Train, security and who helpsThe 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 askATL 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 doTSA 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 itATL 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 airlineATL 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
Flying out of Atlanta with a pet: relief areas, security and what airlines requireWhere 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 hasEvery 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 helpATL'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
Atlanta airport to Athens, Georgia: bus, rental car or shuttleGreyhound'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 PricesBuckhead 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 LineRide 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 TrainMARTA 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 StationGeorgia 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 StationThe 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 FlixBusRent 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 MARTAGet 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
How Many Gates and 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 youATL 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?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 leavePick 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 airportDowntown 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?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 stopsMARTA 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
Atlanta airport during Dragon Con: MARTA, checkpoints and the holiday MondayDragon 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 thereTruist 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 timingRide 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 parkingATL 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
Atlanta Airport Maps: Terminals, Concourses, Gates and ParkingWhich 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 whereATMs 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 moreATL 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 moreMARTA 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 hoursThe 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?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)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
Duty free and shopping at ATL: Duty Free Americas, essentials and gifts by concourseDuty 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 concourseNamed 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
American Airlines at ATL: check-in, concourse and the Admirals ClubAmerican 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 atWhich 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 AirportAll 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 gatesSouthwest 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 ClubUnited 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.