For as large and busy an airport as ATL is, it is extremely easy to navigate, especially for passengers making connections. Just relax and follow the signs, and don't be afraid to ask the GAs for directions if you need help. As others have said Atlanta is an easy airport to make connections from.
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The shuttle journey between terminals takes around 12 minutes. 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.
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.
40 minutes is fine. If arrival in ATL is delayed you may have a problem if the outbound isn't delayed, but often it is. For a domestic transfer 40 minutes should be fine. It isn't for an international flight.
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.
There are moving walkways along the way and some interesting art and history exhibits along the way. The airport signs indicate that it's a 5-minute walk between concourses (apart from E to F, which is 10 minutes) so keep that in mind if you're in a rush.
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.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has two terminals and seven concourses with a total of 192 gates. The Domestic Terminal is located on the west side of the airport and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal is on the east side of the airport.
50 minutes is doable if your initial flight is on time. I wouldn't worry too much if there are more flights that day to your final destination or if the planes leave from the same terminal.
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.
Do You Have To Go Through Customs During A Layover? Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.
You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.
Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.