Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips
Atlanta, GA, United States · ATL
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Domestic Terminal (Concourses A–E) | Delta, Southwest, American, United, Spirit, Frontier, Alaska, JetBlue |
| Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal (Concourses F & T) | Delta International, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Aeromexico |
Getting There — Ground Transportation
- MARTA Rail: Gold/Red Line runs directly to the Domestic Terminal. $2.50 fare, ~30–35 min to downtown. Trains run approximately 5 am–1 am daily.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft pickup on the Ground Transportation Level beneath baggage claim. Your app will show Terminal North or South — confirm before heading down.
- Taxi: Available curbside on the Ground Transportation Level. Metered; expect roughly $30–35 to Midtown or Downtown.
- Car Rental: All rental agencies operate from the off-site Rental Car Center. Take the free ATL SkyTrain from the Domestic Terminal.
- Hotel Shuttles: Dozens of airport-area hotels run free shuttles from the Ground Transportation Level. Check hotel websites for pickup phone numbers.
Airport Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Sky Club – Concourse A | Concourse A | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited annual visits) |
| Delta Sky Club – Concourse B | Concourse B | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited annual visits) |
| Delta Sky Club – Concourse C | Concourse C | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited annual visits) |
| Delta Sky Club – Concourse D | Concourse D | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited annual visits) |
| Delta Sky Club – Concourse E | Concourse E | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited annual visits) |
| Delta Sky Club – International Terminal (F/T) | International Terminal | Delta Sky Club membership |
| Escape Lounge | Concourse A | Priority Pass, LoungeBuddy, $45 walk-in |
| Air France Lounge | International Terminal | Air France Business/La Première; Flying Blue Platinum |
Pro Tips for ATL Travelers
- Use the underground Plane Train to move between concourses — it runs every 2 minutes and bypasses security checkpoints.
- MARTA rail is the fastest way to downtown or Midtown; avoid driving during Atlanta rush hours (7–9 am, 4–7 pm).
- Delta Sky Club access via Amex Platinum now caps at a set number of visits per year — verify eligibility before assuming you can walk in.
- International connections via Concourse F/T often require clearing customs and re-entering security; build in at least 90 minutes.
- Satellite parking at Camp Creek or I-85 North economy lots runs $9–12/day vs. $25+ in covered airport garages.
- The best dining in the airport is concentrated in Concourse F (International Terminal), including One Flew South.
- If your flight departs from Concourses D or E, allow extra walking time — these are the farthest from the domestic terminal.
Know Before You Land — ATL Checklist
Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at Atlanta.
- Confirm which terminal your airline uses — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 2 terminals and inter-terminal transfers may require re-clearing security.
- Rail is available: Gold/Red Line runs directly to the Domestic Terminal. $2.50 fare, ~30–35 min to downtown. Trains run approximately 5 am–1 am daily.
- Renting a car? All rental agencies operate from the off-site Rental Car Center. Take the free ATL SkyTrain from the Domestic Terminal.
- Priority Pass accepted at Escape Lounge — verify your card's visit policy before traveling.
- Amex Platinum/Centurion holders: Delta Sky Club – Concourse A (Concourse A), Delta Sky Club – Concourse B (Concourse B), Delta Sky Club – Concourse C (Concourse C), Delta Sky Club – Concourse D (Concourse D), Delta Sky Club – Concourse E (Concourse E).
- Delta Air Lines hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for Delta Air Lines elite members.
- Use the underground Plane Train to move between concourses — it runs every 2 minutes and bypasses security checkpoints.