Atlanta airport guide
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Get your trip off to a flying start with Virgin Atlantic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. From check in details to airport facilities for departures and onward travel information for arrivals, don't stress - we've got it covered.
Top tips for travellers
Which terminal?
All Virgin Atlantic flights depart from and arrive at the International Terminal.
2600 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Blvd
Atlanta
GA 30337
When does my flight depart/arrive?
Unsure of your timings? It's best to be safe than sorry. Check your departure and arrival time with our handy Flight status tool.
What time should I arrive at the airport?
Leave those last-minute airport dashes to the big screen! We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
Do I need a visa?
Check out our visa information pages which include the latest travel restrictions for every country we fly to.
Online check in
The best way to check in is online where you can pick your seat and print your boarding card. If you’re travelling with carry on baggage only, you can print off your own boarding pass and we’ll see you at the gate.
Counter check in and bag drop
Our check in and bag drop desks can be found in the International Terminal, Row 4. They open four hours before departure and close one hour before departure.
If you’re booked to fly with one of our partner airline flights operated as: DL/AF/KL then please check-in with partner airlines desks in International Terminal, Row 2/3.
Arriving into Atlanta
For arrivals into Atlanta from London Heathrow, customers who have an onward connecting flight do not need to collect their baggage if it is tagged to their final destination. Customers can head straight to security once clearing immigration.
For arrivals into Atlanta from Manchester, customers who have an onward connecting flight must collect their baggage on arrival, regardless of if their bag is tagged to their final destination. Customers who have had their bag tagged to their final destination can drop their bag off at the transfer belt after clearing customs.
Making a connection
All Delta flights within the U.S. depart from all seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F. (but primarily depart from T, A, B, C and D). For international flights from Atlanta, most Delta flights will depart from the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal, which is comprised of concourses E and F.
A complimentary airport bus runs every 6-10 minutes between concourses T and F. Journey time is roughly 15-20 minutes, but may be more during busy periods.
‘Plane Trains’ run between concourses, each with a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
Accessible travel
We believe everyone can take on the world. So, if you have accessibility or medical requirements, or just need some additional support, we can help with a wide range of assistance to make sure you enjoy our fabulous service at every step of your journey.