United States flag Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Country United States | North America | Global Hub | IATA: ATL | ICAO: KATL | Elevation 1026 ft · 313 m | Local time

Destinations
256
Flights / day
1254
Busiest route
Orlando
Top airline
Delta Air Lines

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport averages 1,254 flights per day to 256 destinations, with 168 domestic routes and 88 international routes. A total of 64 airlines operate at ATL, led by Delta Air Lines. This airport provides direct service to 53 countries across five continents, with Mexico representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson connects to Johannesburg, with a typical flight time of 16 hr 15 mins. Updated: July 3, 2026

Route Network

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport connects 256 destinations worldwide, with Orlando standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Johannesburg, and the shortest flight is to Greenville.

United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
404 mi · 651 km
29
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
607 mi · 976 km
22
per day
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
407 mi · 655 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
730 mi · 1,175 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
666 mi · 1,072 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
582 mi · 936 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,197 mi · 1,927 km
21
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
576 mi · 928 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
745 mi · 1,199 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
596 mi · 959 km
19
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
945 mi · 1,522 km
18
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
1,942 mi · 3,126 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
227 mi · 365 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 6 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
214 mi · 344 km
16
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,743 mi · 2,805 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
356 mi · 572 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 5 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
812 mi · 1,306 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
534 mi · 859 km
15
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
595 mi · 958 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Jacksonville (JAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
270 mi · 434 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
484 mi · 779 km
14
per day
United States of America flag Memphis (MEM) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
331 mi · 533 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 3 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,178 mi · 3,505 km
13
per day
United States of America flag Charleston (CHS) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
259 mi · 416 km
12
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 4 airlines
5 hr 30 mins
2,134 mi · 3,435 km
12
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
759 mi · 1,222 km
12
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
425 mi · 684 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Birmingham (BHM) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
134 mi · 216 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
555 mi · 894 km
12
per day
United States of America flag Dallas (DAL) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
720 mi · 1,158 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
692 mi · 1,113 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
907 mi · 1,460 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
547 mi · 880 km
11
per day
United States of America flag West Palm Beach (PBI) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
546 mi · 878 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Savannah (SAV) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
214 mi · 345 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
433 mi · 696 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 4 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,584 mi · 2,549 km
11
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
374 mi · 602 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
448 mi · 720 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Pensacola (PNS) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
272 mi · 437 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
695 mi · 1,118 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Norfolk (ORF) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
516 mi · 830 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Huntsville (HSV) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
151 mi · 243 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Knoxville (TYS) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
152 mi · 245 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Chattanooga (CHA) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
106 mi · 171 km
10
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 4 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
740 mi · 1,191 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Greensboro (GSO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
306 mi · 493 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,587 mi · 2,554 km
9
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
873 mi · 1,405 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Louisville (SDF) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
322 mi · 518 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Richmond (RIC) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
480 mi · 773 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Greenville (GSP) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
153 mi · 247 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (JAN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
340 mi · 547 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Valparaiso (VPS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
250 mi · 402 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Asheville (AVL) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
164 mi · 264 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Augusta (AGS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
143 mi · 230 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Fayetteville-Springdale (XNA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
588 mi · 947 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
527 mi · 848 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Columbia (CAE) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
191 mi · 308 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Fort Myers (RSW) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
516 mi · 830 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
688 mi · 1,108 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Lexington (LEX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
304 mi · 490 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Panama City Beach (ECP) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
241 mi · 388 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Little Rock (LIT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
452 mi · 727 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
670 mi · 1,078 km
8
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 3 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
883 mi · 1,422 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Hartford (BDL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
859 mi · 1,382 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Sarasota (SRQ) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
445 mi · 717 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
592 mi · 952 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Tallahassee (TLH) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
224 mi · 360 km
7
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
1,888 mi · 3,038 km
7
per day
Puerto Rico flag San Juan (SJU) – Puerto Rico 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,548 mi · 2,491 km
7
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 3 airlines
8 hr 55 mins
4,201 mi · 6,761 km
6
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,332 mi · 2,143 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Omaha (OMA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
821 mi · 1,321 km
6
per day
United States of America flag New York (LGA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
761 mi · 1,225 km
6
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
9 hr 10 mins
4,384 mi · 7,056 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Portland (PDX) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,168 mi · 3,489 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Baton Rouge (BTR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
448 mi · 721 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Gainesville (GNV) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
301 mi · 484 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Mobile (MOB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
302 mi · 486 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Montgomery (MGM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
147 mi · 236 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Myrtle Beach (MYR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
316 mi · 509 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Oklahoma City (OKC) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
759 mi · 1,222 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Shreveport (SHV) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
550 mi · 886 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Tulsa (TUL) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
672 mi · 1,082 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Tri-Cities (TRI) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
227 mi · 365 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Buffalo (BUF) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
713 mi · 1,147 km
5
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 2 airlines
14 hr 20 mins
7,138 mi · 11,487 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Key West (EYW) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
648 mi · 1,042 km
5
per day
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,438 mi · 2,313 km
5
per day
United States of America flag White Plains (HPN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
780 mi · 1,255 km
5
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 2 airlines
9 hr 15 mins
4,390 mi · 7,066 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Daytona Beach (DAB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
366 mi · 590 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Lafayette (LFT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
503 mi · 809 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Melbourne (MLB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
443 mi · 713 km
5
per day
Jamaica flag Montego Bay (MBJ) – Jamaica 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,120 mi · 1,803 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Charlottesville (CHO) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
457 mi · 735 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Dayton (DAY) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
433 mi · 697 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Des Moines (DSM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
743 mi · 1,196 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Evansville (EVV) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
350 mi · 564 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Fayetteville (FAY) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
330 mi · 531 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Gulfport (GPT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
352 mi · 566 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Roanoke (ROA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
357 mi · 575 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
376 mi · 606 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Grand Rapids (GRR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
641 mi · 1,032 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Providence (PVD) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
903 mi · 1,453 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Syracuse (SYR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
794 mi · 1,278 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Harrisburg (MDT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
620 mi · 997 km
4
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
994 mi · 1,600 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Springfield (SGF) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
562 mi · 905 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Alexandria (AEX) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
499 mi · 804 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Bloomington–Normal (BMI) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
533 mi · 858 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Dothan (DHN) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
171 mi · 275 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Allentown (ABE) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
692 mi · 1,114 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Brunswick (BQK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
238 mi · 384 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Madison (MSN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
708 mi · 1,139 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Moline (MLI) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
634 mi · 1,020 km
3
per day
Bahamas flag Nassau (NAS) – Bahamas 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
727 mi · 1,169 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Sacramento (SMF) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,088 mi · 3,360 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Santa Ana (SNA) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,915 mi · 3,081 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Albuquerque (ABQ) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,267 mi · 2,038 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Valdosta (VLD) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
208 mi · 335 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Wichita (ICT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
780 mi · 1,256 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
853 mi · 1,372 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Rochester (ROC) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
750 mi · 1,207 km
3
per day
United States of America flag San Jose (SJC) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,111 mi · 3,398 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Ontario (ONT) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
1,895 mi · 3,050 km
3
per day
United States of America flag South Bend (SBN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
567 mi · 913 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Monroe (MLU) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
447 mi · 720 km
3
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
10 hr 20 mins
5,024 mi · 8,086 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Fort Wayne (FWA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
509 mi · 819 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Anchorage (ANC) – United States of America 5 airlines
7 hr 45 mins
3,410 mi · 5,488 km
3
per day
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
1,912 mi · 3,076 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Tucson (TUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,538 mi · 2,475 km
3
per day
Colombia flag Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
2,106 mi · 3,389 km
2
per day
U.S. Virgin Islands flag St Thomas Island (STT) – U.S. Virgin Islands 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,600 mi · 2,575 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Lowndes County (GTR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
240 mi · 386 km
2
per day
Panama flag Tocumen (PTY) – Panama 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,727 mi · 2,780 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Colorado Springs (COS) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,182 mi · 1,903 km
2
per day
United States of America flag El Paso (ELP) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,280 mi · 2,060 km
2
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 2 airlines
9 hr 35 mins
4,603 mi · 7,408 km
2
per day
Mexico flag Monterrey (MTY) – Mexico 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,084 mi · 1,745 km
2
per day
Turks and Caicos Islands flag Providenciales (PLS) – Turks and Caicos Islands 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,105 mi · 1,779 km
2
per day
Peru flag Lima (LIM) – Peru 2 airlines
7 hr 10 mins
3,191 mi · 5,136 km
2
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 1 airline
ATL → ATH
2
per day
United States of America flag Boise (BOI) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,835 mi · 2,953 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
11 hr 35 mins
5,746 mi · 9,247 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Spokane (GEG) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,965 mi · 3,163 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,638 mi · 2,636 km
2
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
ATL → VCE
2
per day
United States of America flag Burbank (BUR) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
1,937 mi · 3,117 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Burlington (BTV) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
961 mi · 1,546 km
1
per day
Aruba flag Oranjestad (AUA) – Aruba 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,719 mi · 2,767 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Aspen (ASE) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,302 mi · 2,095 km
1
per day
Guatemala flag Guatemala City (GUA) – Guatemala 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,371 mi · 2,206 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Jackson (MKL) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
289 mi · 465 km
1
per day
Costa Rica flag Liberia (LIR) – Costa Rica 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,594 mi · 2,565 km
1
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
9 hr 5 mins
4,325 mi · 6,960 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Querétaro (QRO) – Mexico 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,319 mi · 2,123 km
1
per day
Ecuador flag Quito (UIO) – Ecuador 2 airlines
5 hr 40 mins
2,366 mi · 3,808 km
1
per day
Sint Maarten flag Saint Martin (SXM) – Sint Maarten 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,702 mi · 2,739 km
1
per day
Costa Rica flag San José (SJO) – Costa Rica 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,634 mi · 2,629 km
1
per day
Mexico flag San José del Cabo (SJD) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,693 mi · 2,725 km
1
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 2 airlines
5 hr 40 mins
2,244 mi · 3,612 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (FTY) – United States of America 2 airlines
ATL → FTY
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
14 hr 55 mins
7,607 mi · 12,242 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Appleton (ATW) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
766 mi · 1,232 km
1
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,573 mi · 7,360 km
1
per day
Belize flag Belize City (BZE) – Belize 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,138 mi · 1,831 km
1
per day
Barbados flag Bridgetown (BGI) – Barbados 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,115 mi · 3,403 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Cedar Rapids (CID) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
694 mi · 1,117 km
1
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,929 mi · 6,323 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
4,000 mi · 6,438 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Fargo (FAR) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,123 mi · 1,808 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Fort Worth (AFW) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
745 mi · 1,199 km
1
per day
Cayman Islands flag Georgetown (GCM) – Cayman Islands 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,009 mi · 1,624 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Green Bay (GRB) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
775 mi · 1,248 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Guadalajara (GDL) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,469 mi · 2,364 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Hilton Head (HHH) – United States of America 2 airlines
ATL → HHH
1
per day
United States of America flag Honolulu (HNL) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,495 mi · 7,234 km
1
per day
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 1 airline
16 hr 15 mins
8,440 mi · 13,583 km
1
per day
Jamaica flag Kingston (KIN) – Jamaica 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,183 mi · 1,904 km
1
per day
Honduras flag La Mesa (SAP) – Honduras 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,275 mi · 2,052 km
1
per day
Nigeria flag Lagos (LOS) – Nigeria 1 airline
11 hr 40 mins
5,838 mi · 9,395 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 40 mins
4,089 mi · 6,581 km
1
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,744 mi · 7,635 km
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
9 hr 55 mins
4,786 mi · 7,702 km
1
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
ATL → NCE
1
per day
Mexico flag Puerto Vallarta (PVR) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,557 mi · 2,506 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Reno (RNO) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
1,989 mi · 3,201 km
1
per day
El Salvador flag Santa Clara (SAL) – El Salvador 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,425 mi · 2,294 km
1
per day
Chile flag Santiago (SCL) – Chile 1 airline
9 hr 55 mins
4,715 mi · 7,588 km
1
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,667 mi · 7,510 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Silao (BJX) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,360 mi · 2,189 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Sioux Falls (FSD) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
954 mi · 1,535 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 1 airline
13 hr 55 mins
6,868 mi · 11,054 km
1
per day
Saint Lucia flag Vieux Fort (UVF) – Saint Lucia 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
2,014 mi · 3,242 km
1
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,680 mi · 7,532 km
1
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,415 mi · 7,106 km
1
per day
Argentina flag Buenos Aires (EZE) – Argentina 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,018 mi · 8,076 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Greenville (GLH) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
378 mi · 608 km
1
per day
Dominican Republic flag Santo Domingo City (SDQ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,391 mi · 2,238 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
14 hr 35 mins
7,447 mi · 11,985 km
6
per week
Bahamas flag George Town (GGT) – Bahamas 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
867 mi · 1,396 km
6
per week
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
15 hr 0 mins
7,694 mi · 12,382 km
5
per week
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
9 hr 35 mins
4,593 mi · 7,392 km
5
per week
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 1 airline
ATL → NAP
5
per week
United States of America flag New Haven (HVN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
822 mi · 1,324 km
5
per week
Bahamas flag North Eleuthera (ELH) – Bahamas 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
731 mi · 1,176 km
5
per week
Brazil flag Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Brazil 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,748 mi · 7,642 km
5
per week
Belgium flag Liège (LGG) – Belgium 3 airlines
9 hr 20 mins
4,461 mi · 7,180 km
4
per week
Bahamas flag Marsh Harbour (MHH) – Bahamas 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
659 mi · 1,061 km
4
per week
Curaçao flag Willemstad (CUR) – Curaçao 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,774 mi · 2,855 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Bangor (BGR) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → BGR
3
per week
South Africa flag Cape Town (CPT) – South Africa 1 airline
15 hr 45 mins
8,134 mi · 13,090 km
3
per week
Colombia flag Cartagena de Indias (CTG) – Colombia 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,699 mi · 2,735 km
3
per week
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 1 airline
ATL → CMN
3
per week
Bermuda flag Hamilton (BDA) – Bermuda 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,146 mi · 1,844 km
3
per week
Mexico flag Tulum (TQO) – Mexico 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
951 mi · 1,531 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Greenville (GMU) – United States of America 2 airlines
ATL → GMU
2
per week
United States of America flag Hattiesburg/Laurel (PIB) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → PIB
2
per week
United States of America flag Jacksonville (CRG) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → CRG
2
per week
United States of America flag Lakeland (LAL) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
416 mi · 669 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → MRY
2
per week
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 1 airline
14 hr 15 mins
7,078 mi · 11,391 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Rapid City (RAP) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → RAP
2
per week
United States of America flag Teterboro (TEB) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
756 mi · 1,217 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Traverse City (TVC) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → TVC
2
per week
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag Argyle (SVD) – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
2,035 mi · 3,275 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Atlanta (PDK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
18 mi · 29 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Atlantic City (ACY) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → ACY
1
per week
Saint Kitts and Nevis flag Basseterre (SKB) – Saint Kitts and Nevis 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,755 mi · 2,825 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Boca Raton (BCT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
564 mi · 908 km
1
per week
U.S. Virgin Islands flag Christiansted (STX) – U.S. Virgin Islands 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,639 mi · 2,638 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Clarksburg (CKB) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → CKB
1
per week
United States of America flag Cleveland (CGF) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → CGF
1
per week
United States of America flag Gary (GYY) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
575 mi · 925 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Grand Junction (GJT) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → GJT
1
per week
Germany flag Hahn (HHN) – Germany 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,554 mi · 7,329 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Houston (SGR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
716 mi · 1,152 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Jonesboro (JBR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
384 mi · 618 km
1
per week
.mw-parser-output .plainlist ol, .mw-parser-output .plainlist ul { line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 } .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li, .mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li { margin-bottom: 0 } Bonaire Sint Eustatius Saba flag Kralendijk (BON) – .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol, .mw-parser-output .plainlist ul { line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 } .mw-parser-output .plainlist ol li, .mw-parser-output .plainlist ul li { margin-bottom: 0 } Bonaire Sint Eustatius Saba 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,802 mi · 2,899 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Lawrenceville (LZU) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → LZU
1
per week
United States of America flag Lebanon (LEB) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → LEB
1
per week
United States of America flag Meridian (MEI) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → MEI
1
per week
United States of America flag Newburgh (SWF) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
783 mi · 1,260 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Oakland (OAK) – United States of America 1 airline
ATL → OAK
1
per week
France flag Paris (LBG) – France 1 airline
ATL → LBG
1
per week
Morocco flag Rabat (RBA) – Morocco 1 airline
ATL → RBA
1
per week
Honduras flag Roatan Island (RTB) – Honduras 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,204 mi · 1,937 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Saint Louis (SUS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
491 mi · 790 km
1
per week
Mexico flag Cozumel (CZM) – Mexico 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
919 mi · 1,479 km
1
per week
Antigua and Barbuda flag St. George (ANU) – Antigua and Barbuda 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,808 mi · 2,909 km
1
per week
Grenada flag St. George's (GND) – Grenada 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
2,067 mi · 3,326 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Vero Beach (VRB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
477 mi · 768 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 3, 2026.

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport is served by 64 airlines, with Delta Air Lines in the lead at 51% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 66% of routes. 34 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 27 airlines operate international routes, compared with 43 airlines serving domestic routes. Delta Air Lines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Johannesburg with a flight time of 16 hrs 15 mins.

Delta Air Lines (213 routes)
Frontier Airlines (37 routes)
Southwest Airlines (23 routes)
NetJets Aviation (13 routes)
YEL (12 routes)
American Airlines (11 routes)
United Airlines (7 routes)
Flexjet (7 routes)
JetBlue Airways (6 routes)
Breeze Airways (4 routes)
Korean Air (4 routes)
WUP (3 routes)
PlaneSense (3 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (3 routes)
Air Canada (3 routes)
Aeromexico (3 routes)
Envoy Air (2 routes)
ATI (2 routes)
Alaska Airlines (2 routes)
Turkish Airlines (2 routes)
CTE (2 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (2 routes)
National Airlines (2 routes)
EVA Air (2 routes)
WestJet (2 routes)
Denver Air Connection (2 routes)
Qatar Airways (2 routes)
Avelo Airlines (2 routes)
Jet Linx Aviation (2 routes)
DSO (2 routes)
Western Air Charter (1 routes)
Spirit Airlines (1 routes)
TTT (1 routes)
China Airlines (1 routes)
Republic Airways (1 routes)
Solarius Aviation (1 routes)
TAG (1 routes)
Mesa Airlines (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
Silverhawk Aviation (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
DOJ (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
EEV (1 routes)
Air Incheon (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
Copa Airlines (1 routes)
Lufthansa (1 routes)
LATAM Peru (1 routes)
JRE (1 routes)
XAJTM (1 routes)
Qatar Executive (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
Atlas Air (1 routes)
CHG (1 routes)
Tradewind Aviation (1 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (1 routes)
JTZ (1 routes)
CTX (1 routes)
Baker Aviation (1 routes)
WVU (1 routes)
TIV (1 routes)

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport provides direct service to 53 countries across five continents. The route network is 66% domestic and 34% international. Mexico is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 1105/day
Mexico - 22/day
Canada - 17/day
United Kingdom - 8/day
Puerto Rico - 7/day
France - 7/day
Dominican Republic - 6/day
Jamaica - 6/day
Bahamas - 6/day
Italy - 6/day
South Korea - 5/day
Netherlands - 5/day
Germany - 4/day
Colombia - 3/day
U.S. Virgin Islands - 3/day
Costa Rica - 3/day
Panama - 2/day
Turks and Caicos Islands - 2/day
Peru - 2/day
Greece - 2/day
Türkiye - 2/day
Spain - 2/day
South Africa - 2/day
Brazil - 2/day
Belgium - 2/day
Aruba - 1/day
Guatemala - 1/day
Ecuador - 1/day
Sint Maarten - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Belize - 1/day
Barbados - 1/day
Ireland - 1/day
Cayman Islands - 1/day
Honduras - 1/day
Nigeria - 1/day
El Salvador - 1/day
Chile - 1/day
Japan - 1/day
Saint Lucia - 1/day
Switzerland - 1/day
Argentina - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Denmark - 1/day
Curaçao - 1/day
Morocco - 1/day
Bermuda - 0/day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 0/day
Saint Kitts and Nevis - 0/day
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Antigua and Barbuda - 0/day
Grenada - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
43 min late
3 min (+219.1%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
on-time
19 min (+99.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 4

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
1 hr 13 min late
Arrival
1 hr 10 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
1 hr 25 min late
Arrival
1 hr 22 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
1 hr 12 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
1 hr 16 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
1 hr 9 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
26 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
15 min late
min (+0.7%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
18 min early
2 min (-13.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Jul 3

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 27

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
18 min late
1 min (+4.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
13 min early
min (-3.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Jul 3

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 27

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 26

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 25

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 24

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 23

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 22

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 21

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 19

2026

Departure
59 min late
Arrival
22 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 18

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 17

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 16

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 15

2026

Departure
53 min late
Arrival
12 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 14

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 13

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 12

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 11

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 10

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 9

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 8

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 7

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 6

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 5

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 4

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#3 (1,254 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#9 (256 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,375 ft 3,772 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
12,375 ft 3,772 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
9,993 ft 3,046 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
9,993 ft 3,046 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,999 ft 2,743 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,999 ft 2,743 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,993 ft 2,741 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,993 ft 2,741 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,990 ft 2,740 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete
8,990 ft 2,740 m 151 ft 46 m Concrete

Runway Length

Runways at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson (IATA: ATL) operates around 1,254 flights per day to 256 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 168 domestic and 88 international routes, with Delta Air Lines as the leading carrier and Orlando currently the busiest connection. From ATL, passengers can reach 53 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,772 m (12,375 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves as the primary aviation hub for the southeastern United States and one of the busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic. Its network is heavily focused on domestic routes, with extremely high-frequency service across the United States, while also maintaining a broad range of international connections to Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

The airline mix is dominated by Delta Air Lines, which operates its largest hub at Atlanta, supported by a range of domestic and international carriers. This hub structure enables extensive connectivity, with a large share of passengers transferring between flights, particularly on domestic-to-domestic and domestic-to-international itineraries.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Atlanta Airport features a large but highly structured terminal system consisting of a main landside terminal and multiple concourses arranged in parallel. Passengers move between concourses using an underground automated people mover, allowing efficient transfers despite the airport’s size.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • A central landside terminal for check-in and security
  • Multiple parallel concourses connected airside
  • Automated people mover linking all concourses
  • Clear separation of landside and airside functions

Passenger facilities are distributed across the concourses, with a consistent layout that makes navigation relatively straightforward. The airport provides WiFi, charging areas, and a wide range of retail and dining options, along with premium services for frequent travelers.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • WiFi and charging stations
  • Retail and duty-free shopping areas
  • Dining options across all concourses
  • Premium and fast-track services

Airport Lounges

Atlanta Airport offers a wide range of lounge options, primarily concentrated around Delta’s hub operations but also including lounges for other airlines and independent providers. These lounges are spread across multiple concourses and cater to both domestic and international travelers.

Notable lounges include:

  • Delta Sky Club
  • The Centurion Lounge
  • United Club
  • Admirals Club
  • Minute Suites

Dining and Food Options

Dining at Atlanta Airport is extensive and reflects its role as a major domestic hub, with food options available across all concourses. The airport offers a mix of national chains and locally inspired restaurants, catering to both quick stops and sit-down meals.

Common dining options include:

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Starbucks
  • Shake Shack
  • One Flew South
  • Varsity

Public Transport and Parking

Atlanta Airport is directly connected to the city via the MARTA rail system, which provides a fast and convenient link between the airport and downtown Atlanta. This connection makes it one of the few major U.S. airports with direct heavy rail access to the city center.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • MARTA rail services
  • Local and regional bus routes
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services
  • Private vehicle access via major highways

Road access is supported by direct connections to interstate highways, allowing easy access from across the Atlanta metropolitan area. Parking facilities are located near the terminal and across multiple on-site structures, with options for different travel durations. More details are available via the official ATL parking pages.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking near terminals
  • Long-term parking areas
  • Economy parking lots
  • Covered parking structures
  • Off-site parking with shuttle access

Runways and Operations

Atlanta Airport operates five parallel runways, making it one of the few airports in the world with such a high number of parallel runways. This configuration allows for simultaneous arrivals and departures, significantly increasing capacity and operational efficiency.

The runway system includes:

  • Five parallel runways
  • High-capacity layout for simultaneous operations
  • Infrastructure supporting continuous aircraft flow
  • Long runways suitable for widebody aircraft

The airport’s operational model is designed to handle extremely high volumes of aircraft movements, with a focus on maintaining efficiency and minimizing delays across a dense schedule of flights.

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Atlanta Airport plays a central role in the U.S. aviation network and is consistently ranked among the busiest airports in the world. Its hub-and-spoke structure enables airlines, particularly Delta Air Lines, to connect passengers between a wide range of domestic and international destinations.

The airport’s role includes:

  • A major domestic hub in the United States
  • A key international gateway
  • A primary transfer hub for connecting traffic
  • A central node for business and leisure travel

Passenger demand is driven by a combination of local traffic from the Atlanta metropolitan area and a large volume of connecting passengers.

Location and Catchment Area

Atlanta Airport is located approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of downtown Atlanta, providing convenient access to the city and surrounding regions. Its location within a major metropolitan area supports strong local demand as well as regional connectivity.

The airport serves:

  • Atlanta metropolitan area
  • The southeastern United States
  • Regional and national connecting traffic
  • International travelers through hub connections

Hotels Near the Airport

Atlanta Airport is surrounded by a wide range of hotels, many of which are located within a short distance of the terminal and offer shuttle services. These hotels cater to business travelers, transit passengers, and overnight stays.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway
  • Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Atlanta Airport
  • Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport
  • Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport

Airport History

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport began operations in 1926 as Candler Field, originally serving as a small airfield for the city of Atlanta. Over time, the airport expanded alongside the growth of commercial aviation in the United States, becoming an increasingly important regional airport.

During the mid-20th century, the airport underwent significant development, including the construction of new runways and terminal facilities. It was renamed in honor of former Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, both of whom played key roles in its expansion.

A major milestone came in 1980 with the opening of a new terminal complex, which was one of the largest airport terminals in the world at the time. Continued expansion, including the addition of new concourses and runways, allowed the airport to handle rapidly increasing passenger numbers.

Today, Atlanta Airport’s layout and infrastructure reflect decades of continuous growth and modernization. Its current form supports its role as one of the world’s busiest airports, with a highly efficient system designed to manage large volumes of passengers and aircraft movements.

Miscellaneous