A guide to the Atlanta Airport

Quick insights

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has two terminals linked by seven concourses.
• The Plane Train people mover allows travelers to move between any concourse at ATL.
• ATL has one lounge in the Priority Pass network, four Minute Suites locations and a Be Relax Spa.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is named after two former Atlanta mayors, William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson. It's roughly 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta and features mall-style shopping and over 100 eateries.

If you have a Priority Pass membership, you may use one of your lounge visit allocations to access The Club ATL lounge or relax at a Minute Suites location. Read on to learn more about the Atlanta Airport, its terminals and its lounge options.

Navigating to and from the Atlanta Airport

There are several convenient ways to travel to and from the Atlanta Airport:

• Taxi: Head to the Yellow Bus aisle for metered taxis. Flat rate rides are available if you're headed to the central business district.
• Train: The MARTA rapid transit train will take you to Downtown Atlanta. The Airport Station is at the end of the Domestic Terminal.
• Bus: The bus is another public transportation option; choose between the local bus route and the Greyhound Flightlink bus station depending on your destination.
• Hotel shuttle: Staying in a nearby hotel? Many hotels provide free shuttle services, which stop at the Ground Transportation area outside the Domestic Terminal.
• Car rental: Take the 24/7 ATL SkyTrain to the rental car center, which is approximately five minutes away from the Domestic Terminal.

Parking at the Atlanta Airport

ATL offers various parking options with convenient access to the Domestic and International terminals, including a shuttle service at the International Park Ride deck. Automatic ticket dispensers at the entry of Hourly, Daily and Economy parking lots issue parking tickets.

Visit the Atlanta Airport's website for maps, availability and parking rates.

Time required to get through the Atlanta Airport

Airport officials recommend that passengers arrive at the airport two hours prior to their flight departure time. Keep in mind that TSA lines may differ based on the time of day, flight schedules and holidays, though.

Visit ATL's website for an up-to-date look at security lines.

Atlanta Airport map

Visit ATL's website to view an interactive Atlanta Airport map. There are also parking maps for both domestic and international terminals, driving directions and frequently asked questions about traveling to ATL.

Atlanta Airport terminals

The Domestic Terminal and International Terminal are located at opposite ends of ATL. Between them, you'll find seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F. Travelers can navigate between any concourse via The Plane Train, an automated people mover.

Travelers can also take the International Shuttle Connector to travel between the International Terminal, the Ground Transportation Center at the Domestic Terminal and the rental car center.

Visit ATL's website for a full list of airlines operating in the Domestic and International Terminals.

Priority Pass amenities at the Atlanta Airport

In addition to a wide range of restaurants and shops, the Atlanta Airport offers one lounge in the Priority Pass network. A Priority Pass membership also provides access to four locations of Minute Suites and one Be Relax Spa:

The Club ATL airport lounge

Priority Pass members may access The Club ATL by using one of their membership's lounge visit allocations. Its two-story glass wall provides a skyline view of Downtown Atlanta.

• Location: Concourse F (International Terminal); mezzanine level next to the chapel.
• Availability: Access may be periodically restricted due to space constraints (usually between 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.).
• Amenities: Complimentary snacks and beverages, spacious seating, workstations, complimentary shower facility, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and more.

Airport guests who are not Priority Pass members may also purchase day passes for locations of The Club.

Minute Suites

Minute Suites are private suites to work, sleep and/or relax before departing flights, during layovers, or in the event of delays/cancellations. All four ATL Minute Suites locations are open 24/7 (hours subject to change).

ATL has Minute Suites locations in the following locations

• Concourse B near gate B16
• Concourse B near gate B24
• Concourse E in the atrium at the top of the escalators
• Concourse F between gates F2 and F4

Amenities include:

• A daybed sofa (sleeps two)
• Fresh blankets and pillows
• A workstation
• Amazon Alexa (for music, white noise, alarms, flight tracking, weather and more)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Smart TV
• Showers (Only at B24 and Concourse E locations)

Minute Suites access is a Priority Pass airport benefit that many members may not know about. Priority Pass members can use one lounge allocation for a complimentary hour at any Minute Suites location. For details on additional discounts, please visit Priority Pass Benefits - Minute Suites.

To reserve a suite in advance, visit the Minute Suites website. A minimum stay of at least 1-hour and 15 minutes must be booked in order to reserve online and guarantee suite availability prior to your arrival. Reservations are highly recommended, as private suites are in high demand, especially during peak travel times, in the event of mass cancellations and/or delays, etc.

Please note that complimentary one-hour reservations are not available to be booked online and may only be booked in person, at time of arrival, and are based upon availability. 

Be Relax Spa

Priority Pass members can also use one lounge entitlement toward various services at Be Relax Spas. The ATL location is in Concourse B near gate B22 inside the Traveler's Oasis.

Note that capacity may be limited at certain times of day.

In summary

Whether you're at the Atlanta Airport for a layover or just a few hours, there are plenty of things to do to pass the time. Learn more about Priority Pass benefits to see if a membership is right for you.

This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.

This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.