Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

International arriving passengers undergo United States entry checks, luggage collection, and customs inspection within the International Terminal complex at Concourse F.

• Follow signage from the arrival gate to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) passport control facility.
• Present a valid passport alongside your ESTA approval or appropriate entry visa to the border officer.
• Collect checked baggage from the international baggage claim carousels in Concourse F.
• Clear customs inspection, declaring any restricted items, agricultural goods, or currency amounts exceeding regulated limits.
• Exit into the international arrivals hall to access ground transportation, transit links, or transfer desks.

• Train

  Public Rail (MARTA)

  MARTA Red and Gold rail lines depart directly from Airport Station, located inside the Domestic Terminal. Travel time to Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is roughly 20-25 minutes. One-way fare is approximately $2.50 plus a small fee for a reloadable Breeze Card.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Taxis are available at designated ranks outside both the Domestic and International terminals. Travel time to central Atlanta is typically 20-35 minutes depending on traffic. Zone-based flat rates apply to Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead, generally ranging between $30 and $45.

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare services pick up passengers in designated zones at both terminals. Journey time to Downtown is typically 20-35 minutes, with costs generally ranging between $25 and $50 depending on vehicle class and demand.

• Car rental

  Rental Car

  The Rental Car Center (RCC) consolidates major hire agencies. It is accessible via the complimentary, continuous ATL SkyTrain automated mover from the Domestic Terminal.

Transfers between concourses are facilitated by the underground Plane Train automated people mover and parallel pedestrian walkways.

• The Plane Train runs on a continuous loop connecting Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
• Passengers arriving on an international flight with a domestic connection must clear immigration, claim checked luggage, pass customs, and hand bags to the transfer counter before re-entering security.
• Passengers making pure domestic-to-domestic connections remain within the secure airside zone without needing to clear security again.
• Moving walkways run parallel to the train tunnels between concourses for passengers who prefer to walk.

Free Wi-Fi service is accessible throughout all public and gate areas of the airport terminal complex.

• Select the designated public network SSID (typically 'ATL Free Wi-Fi') on your device.
• Open a web browser to view and accept the standard terms of service on the splash screen.
• No user registration or payment details are required for standard connection.

Banking facilities, foreign exchange desks, and automated teller machines (ATMs) are available across both terminals.

• Foreign exchange counters are situated in the International Terminal (Concourse F) and Domestic Terminal atrium.
• ATMs accepting major international card networks are located throughout all concourses and arrivals halls.
• Payment cards (Visa and Mastercard) are standard and accepted across nearly all transport, retail, and dining outlets in Atlanta.

A wide variety of dining outlets, including national chains and local regional venues, is distributed across all concourses.

• Concourses A, B, C, D, E, and F feature central food courts and sit-down dining options.
• Operating hours for dining locations align with daily flight schedules, typically opening early morning and closing late evening.
• Complimentary drinking water refill stations are positioned past security near main restroom areas.

Airline membership lounges and an independent pay-per-use lounge are available across concourses.

• The Club at ATL in Concourse F offers single-day pass access to all passengers regardless of airline or class of travel.
• Delta Sky Clubs are situated across Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
• Lounge access policies depend on class of travel, frequent flyer status, or eligible lounge membership programmes.

Accommodations ranging from transit hotels to budget options are located on or near the airport site.

• Hotels at the Gateway Center are directly connected to the Domestic Terminal via the free ATL SkyTrain.
• Numerous off-site hotel properties operate complimentary shuttle buses serving designated pickup areas outside baggage claim.
• Layover accommodation can be arranged directly online or at airport information desks.

Baggage reclamation areas are situated on the lower levels of both main terminal buildings.

• International arrivals collect checked items at the International Terminal (Concourse F) claim carousels.
• Baggage carts are available for a small fee near carousels and arrival exits.
• Baggage assistance and lost property desks are operated near the central arrival halls.

Amenities for travellers with young children are located throughout the concourses.

• Dedicated nursing rooms (Lactation Suites) are available in Concourses B, E, and F.
• Baby-changing tables are integrated into standard public restrooms.
• Private family restrooms accommodating parents with small children are situated at key concourse locations.

• Interfaith Chapels
• Service Animal Relief Areas
• Device Charging Stations
• Nursing Suites
• Postal Services
• Currency Exchange Desks

Local emergency number: 911 (National Emergency Number for Police, Fire, Ambulance).

• Dial 911 from any mobile or landline phone to reach emergency services (Police, Fire, Medical Assistance).
• Atlanta Police Department officers and medical personnel are stationed on site 24 hours a day within the airport.
• For lost or stolen foreign passports, contact your nation's consulate office in Atlanta or embassy in Washington D.C.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportOfficial airport source
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionGovernment source
• Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityOfficial transit source