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AirportATL Guide
Hartsfield-Jackson · ATL
The Definitive ATL Resource

Everything you need to know before you fly through Atlanta.

Hartsfield-Jackson handles 100 million passengers a year — more than any airport on Earth. This is the independent guide we wish we'd had: concourse-by-concourse layouts, real reviews of every restaurant and lounge, parking math, transportation honesty, and 60+ frequently asked questions answered properly.

Explore the ConcoursesFirst time at ATL?
7
Concourses (T, A–F)
100M+
Passengers / year
200+
Daily destinations
2,500+
Daily flights
Concourses

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T
T1–T17
Concourse T (Domestic Terminal)
Delta Air Lines · American Airlines
A
A1–A30
Concourse A
Delta Air Lines · Delta Connection
B
B1–B36
Concourse B
Delta Air Lines · Delta Connection
C
C1–C42
Concourse C
Delta Air Lines · Delta Connection
D
D1–D44
Concourse D
Delta Air Lines · Delta Connection
E
E1–E36
Concourse E
Delta Air Lines · British Airways
F
F1–F12
Concourse F (International)
Qatar Airways · Etihad Airways

Layover guides

2-hour scrambles to overnight strategies. Practical itineraries built around the real connection times at ATL.

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Lounges

Every Sky Club, Priority Pass, and partner lounge — access rules, amenities, and which one is actually worth visiting.

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Getting around

MARTA vs. rideshare vs. rental car — what each option actually costs and how long it really takes.

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Common questions

Quick answers

How many concourses does ATL have?
Hartsfield-Jackson has seven concourses: T (Domestic Terminal), A, B, C, D, E (International), and F (International).
How does the ATL Plane Train work?
The Plane Train is a free automated underground shuttle running between the Domestic Terminal and all concourses, every 2 minutes.
Can I walk between ATL concourses without taking the Plane Train?
Yes — an above-ground walkway parallels the Plane Train route and connects all concourses (T, A, B, C, D, E, F).
Which concourses at ATL are international?
Concourses E and F handle ATL's international operations.
Is MARTA the best way to get from ATL to downtown Atlanta?
Yes — MARTA is the cheapest and often the fastest way to downtown Atlanta from the airport.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at ATL?
Domestic Terminal: West Curbside, upper level. International Terminal: lower level outside baggage claim.
Does ATL have TSA PreCheck?
Yes — ATL has TSA PreCheck lanes at both the Domestic and International Terminal security checkpoints.
How early should I arrive at ATL for my flight?
2 hours for domestic flights, 3 hours for international — adjust based on bag check, security, and concourse walking time.
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Editor's recommendations

For travelers preparing an ATL trip, we maintain a small set of vetted resources covering airport hotels, parking pre-bookings, and lounge access strategies.

  • Atlanta-area airport hotel directory
  • Independent ATL parking reservation network
  • Premium lounge access guide
  • Concierge for Atlanta business travelers
  • Frequent-flyer credit card comparison
  • Atlanta city guide for layover travelers