Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of downtown
Atlanta.
Getting to the city
The airport is serviced by the trains and buses of the local
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Tickets to
downtown Atlanta cost $2.50 and the journey takes around 20
minutes. Other options like taxis, shuttles and limousines are all
available at the Ground Transportation Center, located near the
baggage claim area of the arrival's lobby.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to
November).
Car rental
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis,
Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available at the Ground Transportation Center, located
near the baggage claim area of the arrivals lobby. The fixed fare
from the airport to downtown Atlanta is $30 and a $2-per-person fee
applies for two or more passengers.
Transfer between terminals
The two terminals and six concourses are connected by an
automated people mover that operates approximately every two
minutes. A fifteen minute shuttle ride connects the International
Terminal with the Domestic Terminal's ground transportation
area.
Facilities
The airport offers more than 250 concessions for services, food,
beverages, and retail shopping. Additional services include
currency exchange offices and ATMs, internet access, and meeting
rooms. Other facilities include an interfaith chapel, smoking
lounges, a post office, nursing stations, and concierge
services.
Parking
The airport provides short- and long-term parking. Daily rates
vary depending on their distance from the terminal; the hourly
parking lots located in front of each terminal are the most
convenient parking for picking up or dropping off. There are also
daily lots adjacent to the airport's main terminal and economy lots
nearby. The Park and Ride lots are the cheapest option and are
connected by regular shuttle buses. Electrical vehicle charging
stations are available at the airport.
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