USA: Atlanta, GA
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 13-Dec-13Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles S of Downtown Atlanta.
Website: www.airport-atl.com
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| General: | There is one terminal (divided into North and Sourth sides) and one security post. There are baggage claim areas in the North and South sides. All ground transport(ation) options are at either the North or South sides. Concourses are only for aircraft parking purposes. Concourses are linked together and to the baggage reclaim areas and security by an underground train. |
| Terminal South Airlines: | Sky Team Airlines: Delta, Air France, Alaska Airlines & Aeromexico. |
| Terminal North Airlines: | All Other Airlines: Air Canada, Air Tran, American, British Airways, Continental, Frontier, Georgia Skies, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Midwest, Spirit, US Airways & Vision. |
| Concourse T: | for American, Delta & United flights. |
| Concourse A: | is a Delta concourse. |
| Concourse B: | for Delta flights. |
| Concourse C: | for Delta Connection plus AirTran and Frontier Airlines flights. |
| Concourse D: | for most domestic flights (except American & United). |
| Concourse E: | is the Intl concourse - all flights depart/arrive here. |
| By Bus: | |
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| General: | There are no local buses at Atlanta Airport, only the Greyhound buses described below. |
| Greyhound Buses: | The Greyhound Bus stop and office are on the basement level of the North side terminal. Follow signs. The office is open Mon-Fri only 0800-1330. Route: Downtown Atlanta - Airport - Columbus, GA - Macon, GA - Savannah, GA. Also buses to Montgomery, AL & Tuskegee, AL. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading for Atlanta daily at 0540, 0700, 1155, 1445, 1905 & 2230. Contact: Tel 1 800 231 2222. |
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Readily available. There is a Taxi Starter Center (Dispatcher) at the west end of the main terminal between the North and South sides. Taxis wait at the Ground Transportation Center (Island A). Fares are posted here. |
| Meter Rates: | $2.50 for the first eighth of a mile then $0.25 for each extra eighth of a mile. Waiting time $21 per hour. Airport Passenger Surcharge of $1.50 per vehicle trip. |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | A set fee is in effect between the airport and the central business district. For one passenger: To Downtown $30/20-30 mins, To Midtown, $32/30 mins, To Buckhead $40/35-45 mins. For each extra passenger, add $2. |
| Taxi Companies: | Airport Crown Cab (404) 898 0554, Star Cab Co (404) 758 6616, US Taxicab (404) 589 1300 & Yellow Cab (404) 521 0200. |
| Other Companies: | AirportByAppointment Can provide Atlanta Airport Taxi Service all over the Metro Atlanta Area. See website for reservations. Phoenix Star Taxi serve the counties of Fayette and Coweta, south of the airport. Contact: Tel (770) 486-1744. Total-transporation-solutions: For taxi services from the Atlanta airport to Alpharett, Roswell, Sandy Springs and most of the N Georgia Metro Atlanta area. |
| By Train: | |
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| MARTA Train all over the Atlanta area: | Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) run train to points all over the metro Atlanta area (Fulton and Dekalb counties) with scheduled service to and from the airport. The MARTA station entrance is at the west end of the terminal, near other ground transportation services, and easily accessed from both North and South sides. Follow the signs. Route: The Airport forms the end of both the Red and Gold Lines, which run North in parallel until Midtown. However, after 9pm (2100), the Red Line only runs between Lindbergh Center & North Springs and does not serve the Airport. Red Line: Airport - College Park - East Point - Lakewood/Ft McPherson - Oakland City - West End - Garnett - Five Points (Downtown Atlanta and transfer to the Blue & Green Lines) - Peachtree Center - Civic Center - North Avenue - Midtown - Arts Center - Lindbergh Center - Lenox - Brookhaven/Oglethorpe - Chamblee - Doraville. Gold Line: Airport - College Park - East Point - Lakewood/Ft McPherson - Oakland City - West End - Garnett - Five Points (Downtown Atlanta and transfer to the Blue & Green Lines) - Peachtree Center - Civic Center - North Avenue - Midtown - Arts Center - Lindbergh Center - Buckhead - Medical Center - Dunwoody - Sandy Springs - North Springs. Timings: Trains arrive and depart from the airport every 8 mins. In 18 mins, a traveller can be downtown, where connections are available to other parts of the city. Trains leave the Airport Mon-Fri 0445-0100 & Weekends & Holidays 0440-0100. Trains leave Peachtree Center (downtown Atlanta) heading towards the airport Mon-Fri 0509-0147 & Weekends & Holidays 0458-0138. Travel Time: To Five Points 18 mins, Peachtree Center 19 mins, Midtown 22 mins, Cost: $2 per trip cash. 1 day pass $8. Payment can be made with a Breeze Card, a stored value card. Contact: Tel (404) 848 4711. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental car Providers: | ADVANTAGE, Airport-Rent-a-Car (404) 209 1222, ALAMO/National, AVIS, Budget, iTravel, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, •E-Z Rent A Car (404) 761-4999, HERTZ & PAYLESS are at the airport in the separate Rental Car Center. This is reached by a dedicated train. Journey time 5 mins. The train routes: Terminal - GICC (Conference Center) - Rental Car Center. The train is located at the west end of the main terminal between the North and South sides. Follow the signs. Trains run every 2-3 mins 0500-0100. Outside these times, there is a button to call a train. |
| Car Parking: | |
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| General: | Opposite each side of the terminal (North & South) is a large car parking garage. |
| Hourly Parking: | 0-1 hour $1, 1-2 hrs $2, 2-3 hrs $4, 3-4 hrs $6, 4-5 hrs $8, 5-6 hrs $10 & 6-24 hrs $28. $28 minimum at the beginning of each 24 hour period. |
| Daily Parking: | 0-1 hour $2, 1-2 hrs $4, 2-3 hrs $6, 3-4 hrs $8, 4-5 hrs $10, 5-6 hrs $12 & 6-24 hrs $14. Each extra 24 hour period $14. |
| Economy Parking: | 0-1 hour $2, 1-2 hrs $4, 2-3 hrs $6, 3-4 hrs $8, 4-24 hrs $10. Each extra 24 hour period $10. |
Baggage Storage: Left Luggage facilities are available in the South Baggage claim area. Cost: Small bage $6 per 24 hrs, medium $7, large $8. Opening Hours: Daily 0700-2100.
Money Services: ATMs/Cash Machines in the baggage claim areas and at the Car Rental Center.
Notes: Baggage Carts available for rent at $4 each. There are hotel booking boards with freephones in each baggage claim area. There is a tourist information desk in front of you (and slightly to the right), as you come up the escalator after coming off the train from your concourse. There is a US Post Office in the South side baggage claim.
Airport Hotels: Springhill Suites is at the GICC (reached by the Rental Car Center train). Marriott Atlanta Airport is due to open Summer 2010 at the GICC (reached by the Rental Car Shuttle). Other nearby Hotels include: Sleep Inn & Suites (678) 782 4700, Days Inn (404) 767 1224, Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport North, Doubletree Hotel, Quality Hotel & Conference Center, Comfort Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Econo Lodge, Country Inns & Suites, Drury Inn & Suites, Super 8, Best Western Atlanta Airport East, Howard Johnson Atlanta Airport, Hilton Atlanta Airport, Sleep Inn, Sheraton Gateway Inn, Holiday Inn Select, Red Roof Inn, Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport, La Quinta, Fairfield Inn & Suites & Hampton Inn.
Airport Tel No: +1 (404) 209 1700.
Updated Dec13 ADV. Last Visit Apr10.
Atlanta DeKalb - Peachtree (PDK):
Location: 13 km/8 Miles NE of downtown Atlanta.
By Taxi: AirportByAppointment can provide Atlanta Airport Taxi Service all over the Metro Atlanta Area. See website for reservations.
By Train: MARTA Trains stop at nearby Chamblee Station (15 min walk). To Hartsfield Airport and points all over city $1.75. Runs 0435-0117 Mon-Fri, 0444-0106 Sat, 0517-0047 Sun. Tel 404 848 4711.
Rental Cars: HERTZ. Limited cars available, so it is recommended to make a web booking beforehand.
Updated Mar13 ADV. Visited Airport.
Atlanta Peachtree City/Falcon Field (KFFC):
Location: 48 km/30 Miles SSW of Atlanta, 5 km/3 miles S of Peachtree City.
By Taxi & Shuttle Van: Phoenix Star/Sherwood Shuttle provides personalized service to meet your needs. Falcon Field's comfortable size means you can be met even more conveniently. Ask to have our car meet you on the runway, where your plane lands, or find your ride at the front door of the Terminal building. The charge for shuttle service to Falcon Field is equal to the regular taxi rates.
Updated Nov03
