Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL): Terminal Guide and Flights to Frankfurt
Key facts
| IATA code | ATL |
|---|---|
| Official name | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| Ranking | World's busiest airport by total passengers |
| Terminals | Domestic (North & South), International (Concourses E & F) |
| Getting around | Plane Train between Concourses T, A–F (approx. every 2 min) |
| To downtown | MARTA Red/Gold Line (≈20 min) |
| Nonstop to Frankfurt | Delta, Lufthansa (approx. 8.5–9 h) |
Frequently asked questions
What is Atlanta's airport called and where is it?
Atlanta’s airport is officially Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, named after former mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson. It is about 11 km (7 miles) south of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, and is the city’s only major commercial airport.
Is Atlanta the busiest airport in the world?
Yes. ATL has been the world’s busiest airport by total passenger numbers almost every year since 1998, handling over 100 million passengers a year. Most of that traffic is domestic and connecting passengers on Delta.
How do I get between concourses at ATL?
Use the Plane Train, an underground people mover that runs every couple of minutes between the Domestic Terminal (T), Concourses A–F and the International Terminal. You can also walk the Transportation Mall, which features art exhibitions — walking from T to F takes about 20–30 minutes.
Which terminal do international flights to Frankfurt use?
International departures use Concourses E and F; the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal (with its own check-in and parking) is next to Concourse F. You can also check in at the Domestic Terminal and ride the Plane Train. Arriving international passengers clear customs at Concourse F/E.
How early should I get to Atlanta airport?
Allow at least 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights, more during holidays. TSA security lines at the Domestic Terminal can be long; TSA PreCheck, CLEAR and the airport’s live security wait times help you plan.
How do I get from Atlanta airport to downtown?
MARTA Red and Gold Line trains leave from the station inside the Domestic Terminal and reach Five Points downtown in about 20 minutes. Taxis and rideshares are available at both terminals; the ATL SkyTrain links the airport to the Rental Car Center and Georgia International Convention Center.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Frankfurt?
Delta and Lufthansa operate nonstop flights between Atlanta and Frankfurt. The eastbound flight takes about 8.5 to 9 hours; flights usually leave in the evening and arrive in Frankfurt the next morning. Germany is 6 hours ahead of Atlanta. Delta arrives at Frankfurt Terminal 3, Lufthansa at Terminal 1.
I land at Frankfurt Airport from Atlanta. How do I get to my hotel?
The easiest way is a pre-booked private transfer. With FlyRide Frankfurt you get a fixed price before booking, your driver monitors your flight from Atlanta and waits at the arrivals exit of Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 3 for Delta, Terminal 1 for Lufthansa) with a name sign. We drive to Frankfurt city, the Messe, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Darmstadt, Heidelberg and anywhere in Germany. Book online, by phone (+49 176 56958737) or via WhatsApp.
Flying from Atlanta to Frankfurt
Atlanta–Frankfurt connects the US Southeast with Germany — for corporate travellers, military families and tourists heading to the Rhine and Bavaria. Overnight flights land in Frankfurt in the morning; a FlyRide chauffeur can take you directly to your hotel, to Wiesbaden, Kaiserslautern, Mannheim or Heidelberg without changing trains.
Note: Since 9 June 2026 Frankfurt's Terminal 2 is closed for renovation. Flights use Terminal 1 or the new Terminal 3. Always check your terminal in your airline app.
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Facts checked October 2026. Airport facilities, opening hours and airline terminals change — please confirm with the airport or your airline before travelling.
Image credits: Atlanta airport domestic terminal dropoff.jpg — LGH13 (CC0) · KATL Terminal South departures area.jpg — Mccunicano (CC BY-SA 4.0) · The Plane Train (July 2023) 03.jpg — DiscoA340 (CC0)
