How long does it take to get from terminal 5 to terminal 1 in Atlanta?

15 minutes travel time between terminals.



In 2026, the travel time between the International Terminal (Concourse F/Terminal 5) and the Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depends on whether you are "landside" or "airside." If you have already cleared security, you should use the Plane Train, which runs 24/7 on a 3-mile underground loop. The train journey itself between the two furthest points takes about 12 to 15 minutes, with departures every 2 minutes. However, when you factor in the time to walk from your gate to the train station and then from the station to your next gate, you should budget at least 25 to 30 minutes. If you are "landside" (outside security) and need to move between the Domestic and International buildings, you must take the free terminal-to-terminal shuttle bus, which travels on the perimeter road. This bus ride takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes, but with waiting times and loading, the total transition can take 30+ minutes. It is a crucial peer-to-peer tip to know that you cannot walk between the two main terminal buildings landside; you must use the shuttle or the SkyTrain to the Rental Car Center to switch.

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The bus ride between the terminals takes about 15 minutes. In addition, the International Terminal Connector provides service between the International Terminal and the Car Rental Center and runs approximately every 15 minutes.

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You do not go through customs departing the US. On your return, I would count on it taking 2 hours if you do not have Global Entry or even Mobile Passport. We usually recommend 3 hours for such a connection. It might be shorter, but that builds in a pad for delays or unusually long lines.

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An hour is tight for a domestic connection - for an international departure they will have started boarding already before you even deplane from SAN. We always recommend at least 2 hours for any connection involving an international flight at ATL.

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Atlanta has a domestic and international terminal with concourses A to F and T. To help you make your connection, once you arrive you will need to clear immigration, collect your bags, check in with the next airline, clear security and head back to the departure area.

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Flight Connections at ATL
Regardless of where you are traveling to or from, all passengers must pass through Passport Control upon arrival at ATL, and this will be processed within the concourse that you arrive at. All passengers also have to proceed to the baggage claim area to pass through customs.

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International flights require longer connections as you will often have to go through immigration and customs upon arrival. For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection.

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If you miss your connection booked with the same airline that your were on for your first flight, and the issue is due to a delayed take off or anything else that's in the hands of your airline, it's the airline's responsibility to rebook you on the next available flight.

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Delta Air Lines operates both in Terminal S - Domestic (South) and in Terminal I - Maynard International Terminal. In some cases this terminal can change, check the terminal with your airline. - Concourse F is placed in the International Terminal.

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According to the data, nearly 93.7 million passengers passed through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2022. That's an increase of 23.8% from 2021. The Atlanta airport took the top spot by a country mile - beating second-place Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by more than 20 million passengers.

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What is the minimum layover for domestic flights in Atlanta? The short answer (based on my own personal experience) is that the minimum connection time for domestic flights in Atlanta is 35 minutes. It doesn't matter what terminal you arrive at and what terminal you're departing from.

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Generally speaking, most airlines will make some kind of efforts to wait for delayed passengers on a connecting flight, though this is not necessarily guaranteed. In some cases, airlines may be able to hold a connecting flight for a period of time, but it is not something that is typically guaranteed by any airline.

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AIRLINES OWE YOU NOTHING IN CASE OF A MISSED CONNECTION IF YOU BUILT A MULTI-TICKET ITINERARY YOURSELF. If you have combined two separate purchases and you miss your connection, you will have to buy another ticket to replace the one you missed, at your own expense. It's as simple as that.

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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.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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1) Use the Mobile Passport App
It's so easy to use and the Mobile Passport line at customs is often nonexistent. This is one of the quickest options to get through customs, sometimes even faster than global entry. Available on the App Store, for US and Canadian citizens, and it's free!

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Delta Air Lines occupies the South Terminal with its own curbside check-in and baggage claim area. Other domestic airlines, such as Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, operate out of the North Terminal with a baggage claim area and check-in facilities.

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