Airport Guide for Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International

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  February 10, 2012  

The world's busiest air facility, a year in the life of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL) sees an immense 85,000,000 passengers and almost 1,000,000 take-offs and landings. Around 16 km / 10 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield Airport employs a staff of more than 55,000 and contributes some $18 billion annually to the Georgia economy.

With two terminals (North and South) and a total of six concourses, Hartsfield has more facilities, shops, restaurants and amenities than many towns. Atlanta Airport is served by a range of ground transport, connecting the business center within the Downtown District, Atlanta East and its many quaint communities, the upscale Buckhead neighbourhood, and Midtown, which is known for its shops, hotels and nightspots.

Getting To The CityThe airport is serviced quickly and conveniently by the trains and buses of the local Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Single tickets to downtown Atlanta cost $1.75 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. CityHoppa runs shuttle vans and private cars to from the airport to Atlanta city centre.

Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Facilities: Hartsfield Atlanta is the world's busiest airport and has just about every facility you could hope for. With more than 200 concessions for services, food, beverages, and retail shopping, there are restaurants, bars and cafes to suit most tastes, and enough shops to keep even the most avid shopaholics busy. Bureaux de change and ATMs are situated throughout the airport. There are business traveller services in the Atrium and in most of the six concourses with telephone, fax and Internet access, meeting rooms and cell phone hire. Other facilities include an interfaith chapel, smoking lounges, a post office and concierge services. Disabled facilities are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.

Parking: 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 & Ride lots are the cheapest option and are connected by regular shuttle buses.