Flight to Atlanta

Overview of Atlanta

Flights to Atlanta arrive at one of the world's busiest airports, in a city that mixes civil rights history, a green tree canopy and a fast-growing food and music scene.

Downtown, Midtown and the neighbourhoods along the BeltLine each have their own character, and most visitor sights sit close together.

About Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Most flights to Atlanta arrive at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which sits about 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta.

• Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): The main gateway for travellers visiting the United States.
• Location: About 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta.
• Getting into town: MARTA trains run from inside the airport to downtown and Midtown.
• At the airport: Modern terminals with shopping, restaurants, lounges and passenger services.

Tip: check your terminal before you travel — transfers between terminals can take longer than expected.

Best Time to Visit Atlanta

• March – May: Warm, with dogwood and azalea in bloom across the city.
• June – August: Hot and humid, with long evenings and outdoor festivals.
• September – November: Comfortable temperatures and autumn colour.
• December – February: Mild winters by US standards, with quieter attractions.

Shoulder seasons usually offer the best balance of weather, availability and fares.

Top Places to Visit in Atlanta

• Georgia Aquarium: One of the largest aquariums in the world.
• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park: His birthplace, church and final resting place.
• Atlanta BeltLine: A former rail corridor turned into a path through the neighbourhoods.
• World of Coca-Cola: The story of the drink invented in the city.
• Piedmont Park: Midtown's green heart, with skyline views.
• Centennial Olympic Park: Built for the 1996 Games and still the centre of downtown.

Popular Airlines Flying to Atlanta

• Delta Air Lines
• Southwest Airlines
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier Airlines

Routes and carriers change through the year — search your dates to see who is flying.

Travel Tips for Atlanta

• ATL is very large — allow extra time for connections and use the inter-terminal train.
• MARTA from the airport is the fastest way downtown at almost any hour.
• Several major attractions sit side by side near Centennial Olympic Park.
• Summer afternoons often bring short, heavy thunderstorms.
• The BeltLine is best explored by bike or on foot rather than by car.

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