What is the difference between a terminal and a concourse in Atlanta?

Terminals are all-encompassing facilities, while concourses are more specific structures. The term refers to the area of a terminal with its boarding gates. At larger terminals, these often protrude from the main building, as seen below.



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Atlanta's airport is divided into two terminals — the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal — with five Concourses between them. Those Concourses are labeled A, B, C, D, and E. Concourse F is in the International Terminal, and the Domestic Terminal is home to Concourse T.

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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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South Terminal – provides ticketing and check-in for some international airlines. Concourse A – serves Delta Airlines flights, with gates A1 to A34. Concourse B – operates Delta Airlines flights, with gates B1 to B34. Concourse C – serves domestic and international airlines, with gates C1 to C36.

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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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Atlanta's International Terminal, or Terminal F, is a hub for global travel with direct flights to over 75 destinations.

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You're also able to Plane Train or walk to any of the other concourses for the domestic terminal. The time it takes to walk from Concourse F to E is around 10 minutes. Arrivals are on level U with baggage claim and ground transportation services for taxis, rental cars, and hotel/park-ride shuttles.

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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.

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Gate - where your plane stands and you board or disembark. Concourse- the main pedestrian area where there are seats, shops and gates. Terminal - the building that houses the gates, concourse, check in and security facilities. Airport - one or more terminals, the runways and parking facilities.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.

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