Atlanta Airport FAQ
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Atlanta Airport frequently asked question (FAQ)
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Here are the most frequently asked questions at Atlanta International Airport. If you have a question not answered here — or throughout our web site
Guest Relations: (800) 897-1910
Parking: (404) 530-6725
Ground Transportation: (404) 530-6674
Concessions: (404) 209-2100
If you need a wheelchair, you can request one when making your reservation or at the ticketing counter when you arrive at the airport. If you’re bringing your own wheelchair, make sure to tell the airline about its size, weight, and kind when making your reservation.
Interstates 20, 75, 85, and 285 are all close to Hartsfield-Jackson. Please click here for driving directions.
Please contact the airline immediately if you left anything on a flight or at a gate. Visit Passenger Airlines at ATL for airline contact information. ATL’s Lost and Found receives items left at the airport and at passenger security checkpoints. Please check our Frequently Asked Questions and fill out a Lost Item report by clicking here.
Local Public Transit
Atlanta’s local public transportation system is run by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Download a copy of the MARTA Rider’s Guide for further information. of MARTA’s Ride Guide. Or, click any of the links below for specific information:
AMTRAK
In Atlanta, Amtrak is located at 1688 Peachtree St. NW. (800) 872-7245 is the phone number. Call A-National Management Services at (404) 941-3440 for door-to-door Amtrak service. Call (404) 941-3441 to make reservations.
Greyhound
Greyhound Flightlink provides transportation from the airport to a number of destinations throughout the United States. Go to Terminal North’s lowest level for pick-up spots (use the escalator down from the North baggage claim area). Call 1-800-231-2222 to make a reservation. or visit www.greyhound.com
We’ve installed 275 electric vehicle (EV) charge stations throughout the Hartsfield-Jackson complex to help GreeningATL activities in and around the airport. As the use of electric vehicles grows, these stations should help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
The following parking lots have electric vehicle charging stations:
- North and South Domestic Terminal Daily lots (ground floor)
- South Employee lot
- International Terminal Hourly deck (Level 2)
- International Terminal Park-Ride lot
- ATL Technical Support Campus
- Maintenance Building No. 1
- ATL West Parking Deck
- ATL Park Ride Select (Sullivan Road)
By December 2021, ATL plans to construct additional 14 charging stations.
Limousines
Pickup Locations:
Domestic Terminal
Your driver will either greet you inside the terminal near the atrium or curbside on the South or North lower level once you have made a reservation. When you phone to book a reservation, the pickup procedure should be given.
International Terminal
Your driver will either greet you inside the terminal on the Arrivals level or outside on the Arrival outer curb once you have made a reservation.
There are over 200 limousine companies that provide transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the surrounding areas. Many businesses provide both stretch limousine and executive vehicle services, while others exclusively provide executive car service. To make bookings or inquire about additional services, contact the firm directly.
Your driver will either greet you inside the terminal near the atrium or curbside on the North or South lower level once you have made a reservation. When you phone to book a reservation, the pickup procedure should be given. All limousine services must be scheduled ahead of time. Passengers may be dropped off at the terminal curbside by any state-licensed limousine business. Clients can only be picked up from the airport by authorized Ground Transportation allowed limousine providers.
Taxis
Pickup Locations:
Domestic Terminal
Taxicab service at the Domestic Terminal is located in the Ground Transportation Center/West Curb, immediately outside and between the W-1 and W-2 door.(Map: Domestic Taxi Loading Stall )
International Terminal
Taxicab service at the International Terminal is located on the arrival level outside the A-1 door.(Map: International Terminal Pickup Areas )
A set fee applies between the Airport and the central business district. A special per-person rate applies for two or more passengers.
Taxi Fee Structure – Atlanta Business District
Flat rate zone to and from the Airport. $2 charge for each additional person. Initial airport usage fee $ 1.50 will be added.
Fuel surcharge:
A $2.00 per trip fuel surcharge will be implemented whenever the price of normal unleaded gasoline has averaged between $2.90 and $4.39 for 14 consecutive days, according to AAA released data.
A $3.00 per trip fuel surcharge will be implemented whenever the price of normal unleaded gasoline has averaged more than $4.40 for 14 consecutive days, according to AAA released data.
- Downtown: $30.00 (Downtown ATL Map)
- Buckhead: $40.00 (Buckhead ATL Map)
- Midtown: $32.00 (Midtown ATL Map)
Taxi Fee Structure – Outside Atlanta Business District
Rates computed by a meter.
- $ 2.50 for the first 1/8 mile
- $ 0.25 for each additional 1/8 mile
- $ 21/hour wait time
Hartsfield-Jackson is currently unable to page passengers or guests. For paging services, please contact the airline that your guest is flying with.
Passengers under the age of 18 are not yet required to provide a valid ID by the TSA. We recommend that you check the TSA’s website at www.tsa.gov for further information about security screening.
Domestic Carriers
Major and national airlines’ websites and numbers:
Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522
American Airlines (800) 433-7300
Boutique Airlines (855) 268-8478
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
Frontier Airlines (800) 432-1359
JetBlue Airways (800) 538-2583
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
Spirit Airlines (855) 728-3555
United Airlines (800) 864-8331
International Carriers
Foreign-flag airlines’ websites and numbers:
Air Canada (888) 247-2262
Air France (800) 237-2747
British Airways (800) 247-9297
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (800) 447-4747
Korean Air (800) 438-5000
Lufthansa German Airlines (800) 645-3880
Qatar Airways (877) 777-2827
Turkish Airlines (800) 874-8875
Virgin Atlantic (877) 359-8474
The automobile rental center is located on the west side of the airport, near the domestic terminal, and may be reached by utilizing the Sky Train. From ATL, Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Advantage, and Enterprise hire cars.
Passengers arriving in the United States use the arrivals level of the international terminal. Passengers exit the plane and follow a hallway down to the arrivals level, where they will find escalators.
Passengers entering the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and immigration processing area are greeted by natural light and a high, softly curved ceiling. There are 40 passport-control service desks in this open area, as well as an art exhibit featuring ultra-high-definition video footage of the United States.
The baggage claim area is the next stop on the arrivals level. These seven carousels will receive baggage for Atlanta-bound travelers and connecting passengers arriving at Concourse F, as well as Atlanta-bound passengers arriving at Concourse E.
On Concourse F, right past baggage claim, there is a transition space. Passengers on their way to Atlanta will enter the arrivals area immediately away.
Passengers with connecting flights to other U.S. destinations should proceed to the luggage recheck desks on the left side of the terminal.
Family, friends, and others can meet Atlanta-bound guests arriving on international flights at concourses E and F in the arrivals hall. Outside the arrivals hall is the ground transportation area, passenger pickup curb, and hourly parking facilities.
Following signs to the Concourse F Plane Train station or the pedestrian walkway, connecting travellers should recheck their luggage. Both link to the domestic terminal and the rest of the airport concourses (T, A, B, C, D, and E).
The Atlanta Airport does not allow vaping in public locations. You must go to a designated smoking area near gates T4, T13, B7, B24, C16, C26, E9, E17, and E29. Within the Gordon Biersch restaurant and tavern, there is also a smoking section that enables vaping.
You can take the shuttle bus between the domestic and international terminals, which runs frequently from outside both terminals. It takes about 12 minutes to get there.
You can ride the Plane Train, which stops at all concourses and terminals, or walk through the subterranean Transportation Mall if you have a boarding card to clear security at the opposing terminal.
The international terminal is located on Atlanta Airport’s east side and is housed in the same structure as Concourse F. The Plane Train and underground corridors connect it to the other concourses and the domestic terminal.
Only Delta allows you to check in at the opposite terminal and has check-in facilities at both domestic and international terminals. If you plan to return to the airport and park or take public transportation, keep in mind that your luggage will be returned to the terminal where your flight landed.
Six private nursing pods with a diaper-changing table and an electric outlet for pumping are available at Atlanta Airport. T7, B5, D34, E Centerpoint, F5 and F arrivals have these.
General parking inquiries: (404) 530-6725
Parking for passengers with disabilities: (404) 530-6725
Bus: The Clayton County Justice Center is served by MARTA Bus 191. Operating hours are 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
– Bus transfers to regional locations via Greyhound Flightlink. Operating hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Train: MARTA (Maryland Rapid Transit Authority) Trains on the red and gold lines leave the domestic terminal every 8 minutes and take 15 minutes to reach the city center.
Shuttle: Organize a shared ride shuttle to the city or inquire at your hotel about a complimentary shuttle service.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside both airport terminals and are metered. Taxis to the Central Business District are available for a flat price of roughly $30.
Amtrak: Amtrak: To go from ATL to Peachtree Station, take the Red Bus northbound and transfer to Bus 110.
Atlanta Airport is the world’s busiest airport, transporting more passengers annually than any other. Atlanta Airport serves more than 100 million passengers annually as a significant hub for connections throughout the United States as well as foreign aircraft.
Domestic Carriers
Major and national airlines’ websites and numbers:
Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522
American Airlines (800) 433-7300
Boutique Airlines (855) 268-8478
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
Frontier Airlines (800) 432-1359
JetBlue Airways (800) 538-2583
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
Spirit Airlines (855) 728-3555
United Airlines (800) 864-8331
International Carriers
Foreign-flag airlines’ websites and numbers:
Air Canada (888) 247-2262
Air France (800) 237-2747
British Airways (800) 247-9297
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (800) 447-4747
Korean Air (800) 438-5000
Lufthansa German Airlines (800) 645-3880
Qatar Airways (877) 777-2827
Turkish Airlines (800) 874-8875
Virgin Atlantic (877) 359-8474
The International Terminal’s Arrivals level has a free shuttle service to the Domestic Terminal. The ATL SkyTrain will transport you from the Domestic Terminal to the Rental Car Center.
Shared-Ride Shuttles
Pickup Locations:
Domestic Terminal
All shared-ride shuttles pick up on the Shared-Ride Shuttle Aisle, which is outside in the Ground Transportation Center/West Curb area, located on the west end of the Domestic Terminal. Local Shared-Ride Service Providers are normally located between stall 1-3. Regional Shared-Ride Service Providers are normally located between stall 4-8 (Map: Shared-Ride Location ) Contact the below listed companies directly to ask questions or make reservations.
International Terminal
There is limited services provided by Shared-Ride vans from the International Terminal. Please contact the company, in advance, for specific details. Shared-Ride shuttle service pick-up is located outside, on the arrival level, to the right of the A3 door.
Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead
Downtown, Midtown & Buckhead Providers |
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ATL Airport Shuttle |
Airport Perimeter Connection |
Atlanta Hotels Connection |
Galleria Direct, Inc. |
Greater Atlanta Shuttle, Inc. |
North Express Airport Shuttle |
Train Xpress |
Shared-Ride Van Service provides transportation services to and from the Atlanta central business district: Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. Shuttles are on demand and advance reservation is advised.(Map: Shared-Ride Location )
Fares: (Maximum trip fee)
- Downtown: $16.50/person (Downtown ATL Map)
- Midtown: $18.50/person (Midtown ATL Map)
- Buckhead: $30/person (Buckhead ATL Map)
Shared-Ride Shuttle Providers | Contact Number | Contact Email |
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Atlanta Hotels Connection | 404-312-2479 | ahcshuttle@comcast.net |
Airport Perimeter Connection | 404-761-0260 | info@airportperimeterconnection.com |
ATL Airport Shuttle | 770-801-8000 | lasfaw@shuttleplus.com |
Galleria Direct, Inc. | 770-955-7550 | zack@galleriadirect.net |
Greater Atlanta Shuttle | 678-851-7063 | stanleymadu@bellsouth.net |
North Express Airport Shuttle | 404-354-9746 | omarskandri@gmail.com |
Train Xpress | 770-374-5066 | demetriousallen@hotmail.com |
Local
Local Shared-Ride Shuttles provide service to cities in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. For a list of communities, click here. All shared-ride shuttles pick up on the Shared-Ride Shuttle Aisle, which is outside in the Ground Transportation Center/West Curb area, located on the west side of the Domestic Terminal. Contact the companies listed below to ask questions or make reservations.
Regional
Some regional shuttles depart, every 30 minutes to an hour; others operate only if a reservation is booked. It is recommended that an advance reservation be made prior to your arrival at ATL. Regional shuttles provide service to areas outside of the five metro Atlanta counties and states bordering Georgia. For a list of locations, click here.
Outside Georgia Shared-Ride Shuttles Providers List
Service Area | Company | Phone |
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Alabama | ||
Auburn | Groome Transportation | 334-821-3399 |
Tennessee | ||
Chattanooga | Groome Transportation | 423-954-1400 |
Parking Rates
Beginning July 1, 2021, the parking rates below will be effective for passengers .
Parking Domestic and International | Rates Per Day | ||||
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Hourly | $36 | ||||
Daily | $19 | ||||
Economy | $14 | ||||
ATL West Deck | $16 | ||||
ATL Select | Uncovered:$10,Covered:$14,Oversized:$28 | ||||
Park Ride Lot C | $10 | ||||
International Hourly | $36 | ||||
International Park Ride | $14 |
*The vehicles currently in the lot will pay the rate at the time of entry.
Status of Parking Lot A and Lot C: Park Ride Lot A will be closed until further notice. Park Ride C will reopen effective July 1, 2021.
Domestic
Hourly (Short-term) Parking: The North and South Hourly Parking Lots, which are the closest to each terminal entrance, are ideal for picking up or dropping off individuals at the Airport.
- $3.00/hr – 1st hour
- $3.00/hr – 2nd hour
- $4.00/hr – 3rd – 6th hour
- $36.00/day after 6 hours
- $36.00/day each additional day
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
Daily Parking (Covered Deck): This 4-level overnight parking area is directly across from each terminal.
- $3.00/hour
- $19.00/day maximum
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
Economy Parking: The North and South are next to the parking decks.
- $3.00/hour
- $14.00/day maximum
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
ATL West Parking: Located at 4199 Skytrain Way, College Park, GA 30337.
- $3.00/hour- 1st – 3rd hour
- $16.00/day after 3 hours
- $16.00/day each additional day
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
ATL Select: Located at 1800 Sullivan Rd. College Park, GA 30337.
Uncovered
- $3.00/hour- 1st – 3rd hour
- $10.00/day after 3 hours
Covered
- $3.00/hour- 1st – 4rd hour
- $14.00/day after 4 hours
Oversized Vehicles
- $6.00/hour- 1st – 4rd hour
- $28.00/day after 4 hours
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
International
International Hourly: The International Hourly lot — just steps from check-in and arrivals — contains more than 1,100 parking spaces. The International Hourly parking deck features 14 close-in parking spaces for alternative fuel vehicles and 14 parking spaces for vanpools and carpools. From Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Boulevard, follow the signs to hourly parking.
- $3.00/hr – 1st hour
- $3.00/hr – 2nd hour
- $4.00/hr -3rd – 6th hour
- $36.00/day after 6 hours
- $36.00/day each additional day
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
International Park Ride (Covered Deck): The International Park Ride facility on Maynard H. Jackson, Jr Boulevard, just west of Loop Road, offers 2,400 parking spaces. Passengers will take a three-minute ride on a shuttle bus to the international terminal’s Departures level and pick you up at the Arrivals level upon your return. The free shuttle will be available 24 hours a day.
- $3.00/hour
- $14.00/day maximum
- Lost Ticket Fee = Maximum Daily Rate Plus Duration of Stay
Domestic Carriers
Major and national airlines’ websites and numbers:
Alaska Airlines (800) 252-7522
American Airlines (800) 433-7300
Boutique Airlines (855) 268-8478
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
Frontier Airlines (800) 432-1359
JetBlue Airways (800) 538-2583
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
Spirit Airlines (855) 728-3555
United Airlines (800) 864-8331
International Carriers
Foreign-flag airlines’ websites and numbers:
Air Canada (888) 247-2262
Air France (800) 237-2747
British Airways (800) 247-9297
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (800) 447-4747
Korean Air (800) 438-5000
Lufthansa German Airlines (800) 645-3880
Qatar Airways (877) 777-2827
Turkish Airlines (800) 874-8875
Virgin Atlantic (877) 359-8474
There are four ways to get information about Hartsfield-Jackson operations.
Visit www.atl.com. to see our home page.
Use our Trak-a-Flight service to keep track of your flight.
The National Weather Service can be reached at (770) 486-1133.
Check the weather forecast on the Weather Channel.
The airline with whom you are traveling is the best source for your flight status. Airlines can be found at ATL.
For parking information and driving directions to the Domestic and International Terminals, please click on the links below.
- Domestic Parking: Download Printable Parking Map(PDF)
- International Parking: Download Printable Parking Map(PDF)
- View driving directions on Getting to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) page: View Directions
The location of the emergency information telephones will be displayed.
At Atlanta Airport, Delta operates check-in and ticketing desks in both the domestic and international terminals. Domestic flights operate from concourses A, B, C, D, and T, while foreign flights operate from concourses E and F.
RCC Company Listing | RCC Company Phone Number |
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Advantage | (404) 761-4999 |
Airport Rent a Car | (404) 209-1222 |
Alamo | (404) 530-2800 |
Avis | (404) 763-6333 |
Budget Car Rental | (404) 530-3000 |
Dollar Rent A Car | (866) 434-2226 |
Enterprise | (404) 763-5220 |
RCC Company Listing | RCC Company Phone Number |
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Hertz | (404) 530-2925 |
National | (800) 227-7368 |
Payless | (404) 768-2401 |
SIXT Rent a car | (888) 749-8227 |
Thrifty Car Rental | (877) 283-0898 |
Here are some general statistics about Hartsfield-Jackson. Here
Clear Channel Airports manages the advertising activity at Hartsfield-Jackson. The number to call is (610) 395-8002.
Near gates T4, T13, B7, B24, C16, C26, E9, E17, and E29, ATL has authorized smoking spots. Within the Gordon Biersch restaurant and tavern, there is also a smoking section.
The Club at ATL lounge, which is located on the mezzanine level of the international terminal, provides shower facilities. The lounge is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and a day pass costs $40.
Passengers at ATL can use free Wi-Fi from anywhere in the airport. Simply select the network “ATL Free Wi-Fi wireless network” and fill out the required details to connect.
Parking places for people with impairments are available in all official airport parking lots. Within each car park, there are signs directing you to the places closest to the airport terminals.
The Park-Ride parking option provides a wheelchair-accessible shuttle service with a drop-off near the terminal’s check-in area.
Off-site parking is a fantastic alternative to the official airport parking facilities if you’re on a budget. These parking lots or airport hotels, which are typically located 2 to 4 miles from the airport, provide free shuttle service to the terminals and many offer free cancellation.
Rates start at $6 per day, and www.airportparkingreservations.com is a nice booking site to use because it includes user reviews, distance from the airport, and operating hours for each parking lot or hotel.
- International Hourly Parking: Conveniently located between check-in and arrivals, this car park is ideal for short drop-offs and pick-ups as well as premium long-term parking. This parking lot has 14 places available for alternative fuel vehicles. The hourly rate is $3 for the first two hours, $4 for the next three hours, and $36 for the rest of the day.
- International Park-Ride: Located west of Loop Road, visitors can take the free 24/7 shuttle bus to the international terminal’s departures area and back to the arrivals area in 3 minutes. The cost of parking is $3 per hour and $14 per day.
Hourly Parking for Short-Term: Short-Term Hourly Parking: The north and south parking lots, which are adjacent to the terminal doors, are ideal for drop-offs and pick-ups, charging $3 per hour for the first 2 hours, $4 per hour for 3-6 hours, and $36 per day after that.
Daily Parking: Daily Parking: This 4-level car lot, located just across from the terminal, offers covered parking for $3 per hour or $19 per day.
Economy Parking: The north, south, and west economy parking lots are a little further from the terminal than the daily and hourly parking lots, but they may be reached by foot or through the shuttle bus, which runs from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. The hourly rate is $3, and the daily rate is $14.
Park-Ride Lots A and C: Park-Ride Lots A and C: Conveniently located near both the domestic and international terminals, parkers can take the free shuttle bus from the parking lots to the check-in area and back to the ground transit area near arrivals. The hourly rate is $3, and the daily rate is $10.