Why is Atlanta airport so good?

Atlanta, though, benefits from a strong home airline — Delta — favorable geography to capture many busy traffic flows, relatively low airport costs, a terminal layout conducive to facilitating flight connections, limited competition from other hubs, and the presence of many medium-sized cities throughout the southeast ...



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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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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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ATLANTA – A study has found that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the second best best airport in the U.S. for travel in 2022.

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Why Atlanta's Airport Is King. Delta, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the world's largest airlines, toting around some 200 million passengers a year. Hartsfield-Jackson is the carrier's (and the world's) biggest hub. According to Delta, about 745 Delta flights, to more than 275 cities, leave ATL every day.

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Well, you can answer this easily if you have traveled through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Commonly referred to as Atlanta Airport, the airport was recently named the 'most efficient airport' by the Air Transport Research Society.

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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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According to the data, nearly 93.7 million passengers passed through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2022. That's an increase of 23.8% from 2021. The Atlanta airport took the top spot by a country mile - beating second-place Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by more than 20 million passengers.

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It could also be more costly than most other airports throughout the country, on everything from a cup of coffee before takeoff to parking your vehicle. The report, published by the travel site The Points Guy, found Atlanta to be the 13th most expensive on a list of the 50 busiest airports in the country.

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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. It's the 12th time that Singapore Changi Airport has won the title.

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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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The busiest airport in the United States is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). The Atlanta airport is also the No. 1 busiest airport in the world. In 2022, 45.4 million passengers boarded commercial aircraft in Atlanta, according to the FAA.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), despite being the busiest airport in the world, is one of the easiest airports to navigate in North America. The Atlanta Airport Plane Train, situated a level below the center of the airport, provides efficient transport between each concourse.

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The Atlanta food scene is a singular pleasure for diners seeking something special in the South. Trademark dishes like chicken and biscuits, bread pudding and crab cakes share table space with creative fare like mac and cheese chimichangas, peach donut sliders and lasagna pizza. There's a temptation for every taste!

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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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