How long does it take to walk from one side of Atlanta airport to the other?

The walking distance between concourses in Atlanta Airport varies based on your arrival and destination gate. From T concourse to F concourse, the total distance is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). Concourses T, A, B, C, and D: It takes roughly 5 minutes to walk between each of these individual concourses.



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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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Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers. Pack smart: Avoid packing any prohibited items in your carry-on or checked baggage.

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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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The walking distance between concourses in Atlanta Airport varies based on your arrival and destination gate. From T concourse to F concourse, the total distance is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). Concourses T, A, B, C, and D: It takes roughly 5 minutes to walk between each of these individual concourses.

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Current Average TSA Wait Time at ATL
Please expect to wait up to at least (33 mins) on average to go through security checkpoints at ATL.

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The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

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We will rebook you on the next available flight on Delta at no additional cost.

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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. You can take the shuttle bus from the north of the terminal via the A1, A2 or A3 gates.

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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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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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Overall, ATL's functional layout and clear signage mean it's a relatively easy airport to navigate. As long as you're aware of which terminal you're departing from, or that you have the ability to pass through the alternative terminal, navigating ATL can be a breeze.

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Recommended minimum connection times
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.

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Why is Atlanta the busiest airport in the world? One reason is its role as a top gateway to Florida. In fact, Atlanta's single busiest market ranked by seat capacity is Orlando, which also happens to be one of the busiest routes in the US.

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Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport, Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield–Jackson, and formerly as the Atlanta Municipal Airport, is the primary international airport serving Atlanta, Georgia, United States.



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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. This amount of time allows two things: First, it allows me to walk at a leisurely pace to my connecting flight.

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