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ATL holds the distinction of being the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year. Despite the high volume, the airport boasts one of the fastest processing times through customs.



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ATL holds the distinction of being the first airport in the world to host more than 100 million passengers in a single year. Despite the high volume, the airport boasts one of the fastest processing times through customs.

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According to Hartsfield-Jackson, more than 80 percent of the U.S. population lives within a two-hour flight of ATL. The weather is generally good — meaning fewer delays and canceled flights — and there is little competition for the airspace around Hartsfield-Jackson.

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ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson may be one of the busiest airports in the world, but it's also very efficient. For the 18th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been recognized as the most efficient airport in the world as determined by the Air Transport Research Society.

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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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World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions and events help make Atlanta the center for entertainment in the South.

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What is the best airport in the world? Singapore Changi Airport was awarded the title of World's Best Airport in 2023 at the World Airport Awards. Changi Airport also won awards for the World's Best Airport Dining and World's Best Airport Leisure Amenities.

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Atlanta has been able to grow to be the busiest airport in the world because it is also one of the most efficient. More than 63,000 people work at the airport to keep it running to time. Investments in shuttle services between terminals, the Sky Train, bus services, and parking facilities help the airport run smoothly.

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Atlanta Fun Facts and Festivities
  • What's in a name? ...
  • It's the birthplace of Coca-Cola.
  • You can dine at the world's largest drive-in restaurant.
  • It has an impressive musical heritage.
  • You'll find over 70 streets named 'Peachtree' in Atlanta.
  • A lush tree canopy makes Atlanta a tree haven.
  • Dragon Con.
  • Atlanta Film Festival.


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Hamad International Airport is the international airport for Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The airport has been described as the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious. It is the hub airport for Qatar Airways.

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Most Beautiful Airports of the World
  • Marrakesh Menara Airport, Morocco.
  • New Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore.
  • Incheon International Airport, South Korea.
  • Incheon International Airport, South Korea.
  • Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates.
  • Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates.


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However, one major U.S. airport is looking to change that as Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has dubbed itself America's Friendliest Airport.

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The capital city of Atlanta is known for having one of the busiest airports in the world, world-famous hip-hop culture, historical significance in the Civil Rights Movement, and as the birthplace of Coca-Cola. The city is home to several important landmarks in the United states, including Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A report to be released today ranks the growth of walkable areas in the country's 30 largest areas, and here's the stunner: Atlanta comes in eighth place. And that's not all. Our region is ranked No. 5 for future walkability, indicating a demand for denser development and redevelopment both intown and in the suburbs.

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