Is Atlanta International terminal connected to domestic?

Atlanta Airport Terminals At either end of the airport, you'll find the domestic terminal and the international terminal; between those are concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, and F. The Plane Train connects all the terminals and concourses so travelers can easily transfer between sections.



Yes, the International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal) and the Domestic Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected, but not in the way many travelers expect. They are on opposite sides of the airport's "Concourse" spine. While you can travel between them "airside" (after security) using the Plane Train, which runs through Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, and F, you cannot easily walk between them "landside" (before security). If you arrive at the Domestic Terminal and need to go to the International Terminal to check in for a flight, you must take a shuttle bus that travels around the perimeter of the airport, which takes about 15–20 minutes. In 2026, it is crucial to know which terminal your airline operates from before you arrive; if you are dropped off at the wrong one, you could miss your flight due to the transit time. However, once you are past security, the Plane Train makes moving between any of the gates seamless and fast.

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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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Delta Air Lines uses Terminal I – Maynard International Terminal and Terminal S – Domestic (South) at Atlanta Airport.

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One hour is VERY TIGHT for a domestic to international connection (it's even tight for domestic to domestic, but much less risky).

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Why international travelers must collect and recheck bags for their U.S. connecting flight. The foremost reason fo rechecking your bag after an international flight is security. “It's part of our efforts to protect the country,” Tammy Melvin, a CBP public affairs spokesperson, told AFAR.

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Most airports that have many international flights have a separate international terminal. However, it is possible for both domestic and international flights to take off out of the same terminal.

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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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Travelers will claim and bring their luggage with them through U.S. Customs then stay to the right to recheck with their airlines. All connecting passengers must go through U.S.'s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening.

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Airlines will transfer your checked bags if a codeshare or interline agreement exists between them. You can find out what agreements your airline has by visiting their website.

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Delta Airlines will automatically transfer your luggage to your connecting flight. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule: If your connecting flights are on different airlines, you will need to pick up your luggage at the first airport and recheck it for your connecting flight.

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International Terminal Free Shuttle Service Shuttles are located outside Baggage Claim of the Domestic Terminal. 15 minutes travel time between terminals.

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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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The Fly Delta app now includes an auto check-in feature. Passengers flying on domestic services with Delta Air Lines can now be checked in automatically via the carrier's iOS and Android apps. The new functionality is available on the latest version of the app.

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