How long does it take to get from one concourse to another in Atlanta?
The bottom line is this: it takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to walk from one terminal to the next (it all depends on where your individual arriving and departing gates are). Note that the train could take just as long if it's busy. If it's not, it'll definitely save you a couple minutes.
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Everyone's individual levels of comfort are different, but I'll just say this: my ideal layover time in Atlanta is 1 hour and 10 minutes for domestic flights, and 2 and a half hours for international flights.
Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.
Delta: 30-minute minimum connection time. Southwest: At least 30 minutes if you have checked bags. United: 30-minute minimum for domestic, 60 minutes for international.
SkyTrain. The SkyTrain moves between the Domestic Terminal Complex, West Parking Deck, Gateway Center and the Rental Car Center. It is a round trip of ten minutes, with a waiting time of 3 minutes at the stations during the day and 10 minutes at night. It works 24 hours.
In general, if you are on board, they will hold for late passengers. If you are dashing for it, they won't hold it. Anybody who is persistently anxious about tight connections shouldn't ticket them.
For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection. For international flights on different airlines, the connection time will need to be even greater as you may have to change terminals between the two flights.