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The airport code for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL.

There are no hotels attached to the actual terminal, but four hotels are conveniently connected to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) via the ATL SkyTrain:

• AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway: Amenities include a fitness center and room service. Rooms start at around $150 per night.
• Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway: Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, and room service. Rooms start at around $200 per night.
• Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway: Amenities include a fitness center and on-site restaurant. Rooms start at around $230 per night.
• SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway: Amenities include a fitness center and free buffet, and hot breakfast. Rooms start at around $180 per night.

It’s about a two-minute SkyTrain trip from just outside the airport’s domestic baggage claim area to the Gateway Center stop, where all four hotels are located. The shortest walk from the Gateway Center is the Marriott. The furthest walk from the station is the AC Hotel.

• Concourse A: Two Delta Sky Clubs (in center on second level and near A17)
• Concourse B: Delta Sky Club (near B18), Minute Suites (near B16)
• Concourse C: Delta Sky Club (near C37)
• Concourse D: Two Delta Sky Clubs (near D12 and D27)
• Concourse E: Delta Sky Club (across from E15)
• Concourse F: Delta Sky Club (mezzanine), The Club at ATL (mezzanine)
• Concourse T: American Airlines Admirals Club (across from T10), Delta Sky Club (near T6), United Club (near T11)

There is at least one Delta Sky Club in each concourse. They have bars with complimentary drinks, fresh food throughout the day, free WiFi, and satellite TVs. Some also have private showers. Sky Club access is free for Sky Club members, Delta’s and Air France’s first-class or business-class ticketholders, SkyMiles Reserve cardholders, and AmEx Platinum cardholders with a Delta boarding pass.

The American Airlines Admirals Club has some complimentary drinks, ready-to-eat snacks and made-to-order food, and free WiFi. Access to the lounge is free for Admirals Club members, American Airlines travelers flying first or business class, Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite MasterCard cardholders with an AA boarding pass, ConciergeKey members with an AA boarding pass, and AirPass members with Admirals Club privileges. Day passes are also available for $59.

The United Club offers a self-service bar, light snack options, and free WiFi. Access is free for United Club members, travelers flying first or business class on United or its Star Alliance partners, United Club Infinite cardholders, and some elite-status United or Star Alliance frequent flyers. Day Passes are also available for $59.

There are also two lounges at the Atlanta Airport that are not operated by an airline. Minute Suites is open 24/7 and features private day-bed suites where travelers can sleep (or work) in comfort. Prices start at $48 for one hour. The Club at ATL offers an assortment of complimentary drinks and snacks with a $40 day pass.

There are eight service animal relief areas at Hartsfield–Jackson—one in each concourse, including international arrivals.

• Concourse A: A10
• Concourse B: B33
• Concourse C: C19
• Concourse D: D-Centerpoint
• Concourse E: E14
• Concourse F: F7
• Concourse T: T7
• International Arrivals: Outside doors W1 and W2

There’s also Poochie Park, outside door LN2 of the Domestic Terminal North, a grassy fenced 1,000-square-foot space with scoopers available for cleaning up after Fido.

All service animals must be kept on a leash at all times, and non-service animals must be kenneled.

Hartsfield–Jackson has two terminals (domestic and international), broken down into seven concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, and T) that have a combined total of 192 gates (152 domestic, 40 international). International arrivals all come in through Concourse E and F, and international travelers must check in at the International Terminal rather than the Domestic Terminal.

The ATL SkyTrain connects the Domestic Terminal with a few nearby hotels and the convention center, as well as airport parking and rental car desks. There’s a pedestrian tunnel called the Transportation Mall that connects the Domestic Terminal to the domestic concourses, or you can ride the underground Plane Train. The latter connects both the domestic and International Terminals with the concourses.

If you need to travel between the domestic and International Terminals, your options are to take the Plane Train or ride a shuttle bus that stops outside each terminal.

• Concourse A: A number of food and retail shops are here, including Cat Cora’s Kitchen, Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, Pinkberry, and Atlanta Bread & Bar. There are also two Delta Sky Clubs in concourse A.

• Concourse B: There are several fast food options in concourse B, as well as sit-down spots like Blue Moon Brewhouse, Bobby’s Burger Palace, and Sweet Water Bar & Grill. There’s a Delta Sky Club here, and a Minute Suites.

• Concourse C: Several food options dot concourse C, including Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bantam & Biddy, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint. There’s also a Delta Sky Club.

• Concourse D: The main level has two Delta Sky Clubs and a wide range of dining and shopping options, including Grindhouse Burgers, Chicken & Beer, Phillip’s Seafood, and Mustard Seed BBQ. There are also two restaurants on D’s mezzanine level.

• Concourse E: Food options here include Blue Moon Brewhouse and Sojourner’s Cafe, as well as some fast food. There’s also a Duty Free America and a Delta Sky Club.

• Concourse F: There are a few shops on the main level of concourse F, including a CNN International shop and a Duty Free America. Both the Delta Sky Club and The Club at ATL are on the mezzanine level, along with food options like El Taco, The Pecan Bistro, Pei Wei, and Starbucks.

• Concourse T: There’s a variety of food and retail outlets here, including Atlanta Steakhouse, TGI Fridays, and Papi’s Cafe, as well as an American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club.

Yes, Atlanta’s airport has CLEAR, which is available in the Domestic Terminal from 5am-9pm, including for enrollment.

Yes, Hartsfield–Jackson has TSA PreCheck, which is available in the Domestic Terminal South security area from 5am-9pm and in the International Terminal from 5:30am-12am.

The PreCheck enrollment center is on concourse A between A19 and A21 and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-12:30pm and again from 1:30-4:30pm. Since it’s after security, this enrollment center is for ticketed passengers only.

Yes, Atlanta’s airport has Global Entry for international arrivals. The enrollment center is in the international terminal and is open Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm.

The general recommendation for domestic travelers is to arrive two hours before your flight’s departure time. For international travelers, the recommendation is three hours. There are, however, a few things to consider about your own specific trip that may mean you don’t need to get to Hartsfield–Jackson quite that early.

• How big is the airport? Where is your gate? The Atlanta airport is big, and getting from the security area to the gates that are further away from the terminal can take at least 40-45 minutes if you’re walking. The Plane Train also connects the concourses, running every two minutes, but if it’s a busy travel time, you may need to wait for a later less-busy train.

• Have you checked in already? Many travelers check in before arriving at the airport these days, and that’s an especially good idea if you want to get to Hartsfield–Jackson a bit later. Most airlines have a cutoff time of around 30-60 minutes before departure, by which, if you’re not checked in, you don’t get to fly. If you’re not able to check in online for some reason, you’ll have to make sure you allow enough time to do that at the airport.

• Are you planning to check a bag? Just as there’s often a cutoff time by which passengers must be checked in to a flight, there’s also a cutoff time by which bags for that flight must be checked. It’s usually around 45-60 minutes before departure.

• Will the airport be busy? The average wait time at Hartsfield–Jackson’s security is in the 10-15 minute range, but with ongoing construction at the airport (set to last until early 2024), the wait may be quite a bit longer. Additionally, if you’re traveling during a typically busy time (say, a holiday, the peak summer season, or on Fridays or Sundays), more travelers can make wait times longer. You can keep an eye on real-time security wait times on ATL’s website here.

Considering all these factors, there may be times when getting to the Atlanta Airport three or even four hours ahead of time may be your best bet—though if you’re a non-peak traveler who’s carry-on only and checked in online, you may be able to get away with arriving at the airport 1.5-2 hours in advance.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 10 miles from downtown Atlanta via the most direct route.

There are a number of options to get from Atlanta to ATL.

• By rideshare or taxi: The roughly 10-mile trip from Atlanta to the airport can take about a half-hour when traffic is light, so plan for extra time if you’re traveling during rush hour. Both Uber and Lyft operate at ATL, with fees in the $30-55 range. Taxis have flat rate fees from $30-40, depending on where you are in the city, to which small additional $2-3 fees (Iike fuel surcharges and airport usage) are added.

• By public transportation: MARTA’s Red and Gold train lines link downtown Atlanta to the Airport Station in the Domestic Terminal, from which there’s a shuttle to the International Terminal. The train takes about 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and costs $2.50 per ride.