Atlanta, GA, USA

Guide to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson is commonly known as the world’s busiest passenger airport. The Atlanta airport is a major connecting hub serving many destinations around the world and is located a mere 10 miles south of the city.

Terminals and facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson

Atlanta International's passenger terminal complex consists of the connected North and South terminals, five domestic concourses, an international concourse, and an underground transit mall. Check-in for all airlines is in the eastern half of the North and South terminals. Flights depart from the concourses in both the North and South Terminals.

Full bank service is offered in the North Terminal and in International Concourse E, as well as nearby currency-exchange bureauxs. ATMs are available in all sections of Atlanta’s airport. The airport is also designed well for the disabled. An inter-faith chapel and extensive locker and luggage storage facilities can also be found in the airport, and a post office is located in the southwest area of the atrium, across from the Delta baggage claim area.

Stores are located throughout Hartsfield-Jackson’s two terminals, in the concourses and in the underground transit mall, making it easy to find what you’re looking for. There are also specialty and duti-free shops among selection of stores.

The Executive Conference Center is situated at Airport Atrium Suite 300, and offers extensive facilities: fax, photocopying, teleconferencing, laptop/PC facilities, which can be booked hourly or daily. Other business facilities can be found at one of the nearby hotels in Atlanta. The hotels are also good if you’re in town for business and just need a nearby place for a quick overnight stay. Good rates for hotels near Hartsfield-Jackson airport, Atlanta are available here.

Restaurants and concession stands are located throughout the airport and in the underground transit mall. Whatever your taste, Hartsfield-Jackson aims to please with more than 200 concessions for shopping and dining.

Hire cars are readily available at Hartsfield-Jackson. Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise, National, and Thrifty all have hire car counters inside the airport on the first floor within the atrium. For confirmed bookings, reserve a hire car at Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson airport here.

Hotels at Atlanta International

A multitude of Hartsfield-Jackson hotels and inns are a stone’s throw away from the airport and many offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. To reserve a room, book Atlanta airport hotels in advance. Hotel shuttle service is located in the ground transportation area on the west curb, outside the airport's North and South terminals.

Just to name a few of the many airport hotels, there is Hampton Inn Atlanta Airport, Hilton Atlanta Airport, Radisson Hotel Airport, Sheraton Inn, Redroof Inn Airport North and Econo Lodge.

Transportation and parking at Hartsfield-Jackson

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) can take you to the metro-Atlanta area from the Atlanta airport. Trains to the city center take 15 minutes, departing from the western end of the airport every eight minutes. Information is available at the MARTA official web site at www.itsmarta.com.

Shuttle buses to all major hotels in the area are available. These buses are met at the ground transportation area. Also, metered taxis are offered outside the Atlanta airport terminals, offering set rates for trips to the city. There is an airport shuttle service connecting to downtown Atlanta every 15 minutes. Further details of these services can be found in the North and South Terminals.

Hourly airport parking facilities are available in front of terminal buildings while daily parking is possible in either terminal’s parking lots. Long-term parking lots are situated further away, and offer shuttle buses for a park and ride option. Booking of parking at Atlanta’s airport is offered online. Click here to book your Atlanta Hartsfield airport parking.

Car hire at Atlanta International Airport

To get the airport from northern, western and eastern directions, take highway I-85 South and take exit 18A following signs for Hartsfield Airport. From the South, take Highway I-285 West and take exit 3 for airport arrivals.

For those who want to hire a car to get into the city, many hire car companies are located at the airport. There are cheap rates for Hartsfield-Jackson airport (Atlanta) car hire online.

Traveling the different districts in Atlanta is best with a hire car. There are also many attractions located outside and around the city that can be seen by hire car.

Website: http://www.atlanta-airport.com

Information: 800-897-1910