72 Honest Answers

Request wheelchair assistance through your airline at booking, or at the gate/check-in counter on day of travel.

Delta is the dominant carrier; American, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, and 15+ international carriers also serve ATL.

Yes — Delta Sky Clubs, The Club ATL, and Minute Suites all offer showers; some require lounge access.

Yes — ATL offers free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout all terminals and concourses. Network name: 'ATL Airport Free WiFi.'

Yes — pre-security pet relief areas are at all terminal exits, plus post-security relief stations on every concourse.

Yes — interfaith chapels and meditation rooms are available at the Domestic Terminal and several concourses.

Yes — XpresSpa operates locations on multiple concourses with chair massages, manicures, and other quick-service spa offerings.

Yoga rooms are not currently available, but the meditation rooms on Concourses A, B, and E offer quiet relaxation space.

Yes — power outlets and USB ports are available at most gate areas, with high-density charging hubs at each Plane Train atrium.

Yes — Korean Air's Prestige Lounge has massage chairs (free for premium passengers); some XpresSpa locations also have chair massage.

Limited — rocking chairs are not a standard amenity at ATL. Most concourses use standard fixed seating.

Yes — Minute Suites (paid), Sky Club quiet zones (lounge access required), and the meditation rooms offer quiet space.

Yes — water bottle filling stations are available at most concourse atriums and near gate areas.

Yes — power outlets and USB ports at most gate areas are free to use.

Yes — business workstations and printers are available at all Delta Sky Clubs and The Club ATL on Concourse F.

No public conference rooms, but Delta Sky Clubs and Minute Suites can accommodate small private meetings.

Yes — self-service bag tag kiosks are available at all major airline check-in counters at the Domestic Terminal.

Hartsfield-Jackson has seven concourses: T (Domestic Terminal), A, B, C, D, E (International), and F (International).

Yes — children's play areas are located on several concourses, with a dedicated 'Just Plane Fun' area on Concourse C.

Yes — strollers go through the X-ray machine; collapse them at the security checkpoint.

Yes — 'Just Plane Fun' is a dedicated play area on Concourse C, designed by the Atlanta Children's Museum.

The Plane Train is a free automated underground shuttle running between the Domestic Terminal and all concourses, every 2 minutes.

Yes — an above-ground walkway parallels the Plane Train route and connects all concourses (T, A, B, C, D, E, F).

Free SkyTrain shuttle service connects the two terminals, plus the Plane Train provides post-security connection.

Check your boarding pass for concourse and gate (e.g., A14, T7); take Plane Train or walk to that concourse.

Yes — AeroMD Medical Center is located near the Domestic Terminal, offering urgent care for travelers and airport workers.

Concourses E and F handle ATL's international operations.

Yes — Travelex operates currency exchange counters at the International Terminal and select Concourse E locations.

Yes — MPC is available at both Concourse E and F international arrivals, accelerating CBP processing.

No — ATL does not have U.S. preclearance facilities. International arrivals clear CBP at ATL on arrival.

Yes — U.S. CBP processing is handled at the lower levels of Concourses E and F.

Yes — domestic passengers can leave and re-enter through security; international layovers require U.S. immigration first.

Book a nearby airport hotel — Renaissance, Marriott Gateway, or Hyatt Regency offer free shuttles and 24-hour availability.

No hotel is located inside the airport, but several airport-area hotels offer free shuttle service.

Five — five parallel east-west runways, the largest single-airport runway count in the U.S.

No autonomous vehicles in current passenger service. The Plane Train is automated but rail-bound, and SkyTrain shuttles are driver-operated.

ATL is the busiest passenger airport in the world, handling 100+ million passengers annually and 2,500+ daily flights.

ATL's history dates to 1925 when it was Candler Field. Hartsfield-Jackson got its current name in 2003.

Yes — all ATL parking facilities accommodate overnight and multi-day parking.

Park-Ride economy lots: $91 for 7 days. ATL West Economy Lot: $70. Daily Deck: $154. Hourly Deck: $252.

Yes — service animals, emotional support animals (with airline-specific rules), and pets traveling in approved carriers are all welcome.

Yes, but most retailers and restaurants prefer cards. Some locations are now card-only.

Use the airline's app, the FlightAware website/app, or the FIDS displays throughout the airport.

Yes — self-service kiosks are available at all airline check-in counters. Mobile boarding passes are also accepted.

Yes — Smarte Carte luggage storage is available at the Domestic Terminal lower level and the International Terminal.

Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the terminals. Designated smoking areas are located outside both terminals.

Items lost on aircraft go to the operating airline. Items lost in the airport itself go to ATL Airport Lost & Found at 404-209-2095.

Yes — the official 'ATL Airport' app is available for iOS and Android. It includes maps, flight status, parking, and amenity finder.

Limited photo printing options — FedEx Office at the Domestic Terminal pre-security area offers self-service photo printing.

No — only ticketed passengers can enter the secure area. Meet at baggage claim or the cell phone waiting lot.

Yes — Secure Wrap operates kiosks at both the Domestic and International Terminals, wrapping luggage in protective plastic.

Standard U.S. tipping applies — 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, $1-2 per bag for skycaps, $2-5 for shuttle drivers.

Yes — Bags VIP and similar services deliver luggage from ATL to your home, hotel, or destination address.

Yes — ATL has TSA PreCheck lanes at both the Domestic and International Terminal security checkpoints.

2 hours for domestic flights, 3 hours for international — adjust based on bag check, security, and concourse walking time.

TSA security checkpoints open at 4:00 a.m. daily. Both Domestic Terminal checkpoints (North and South) and the International Terminal checkpoint operate similar hours.

Yes — solid food is allowed through TSA security in carry-on bags. Liquids and gels (yogurt, sauces) follow the 3.4 oz rule.

Alcohol containers larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed through TSA security in carry-on bags. Bottles purchased at duty-free post-security are allowed.

Yes — CLEAR is available at both Domestic Terminal checkpoints and the International Terminal.

Yes — musical instruments are allowed through TSA security. Smaller instruments fit in carry-on space; larger instruments may require gate-checking.

Multiple options: TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, airline elite status, premium-class tickets, and military/family lanes.

No Amazon physical store at ATL. Amazon Lockers are available at the Domestic Terminal lower level for online order pickup.

Yes — the airport has one of the largest public art collections of any North American airport.

Concourse A central Sky Club's outdoor Sky Deck is the primary observation area; it requires Sky Club access.

Yes — self-guided art tour maps are available at information desks; the airport's art collection is one of the largest in any U.S. airport.

Yes — MARTA is the cheapest and often the fastest way to downtown Atlanta from the airport.

Domestic Terminal: West Curbside, upper level. International Terminal: lower level outside baggage claim.

MARTA Gold or Red Line to Five Points or Vine City station — about 25 minutes total.

Yes — bicycles are allowed on MARTA trains at all hours, in designated bike-friendly cars or in standing space.

MARTA Gold Line to Lindbergh Center, then transfer to a Cliff Shuttle (free Emory shuttle) or rideshare.

Located south of the airport. Follow signs from I-85 southbound to 'Cell Phone Lot.'

Drive (4 hours), fly via Delta (1 hour to SAV), Greyhound bus (5-6 hours via downtown Atlanta), or Amtrak (longer route).