What Terminal Does Delta Fly Out Of in Atlanta? A Local’s Guide to ATL

If you’re flying Delta from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), you’re in Delta’s home base. That’s good news, because most Delta flights are clustered in areas of the airport that are easy to navigate once you know where to go.

Here’s exactly what terminal Delta flies out of in Atlanta, plus how to get there, where to check in, and how to move between concourses like a pro.

Short Answer: Where to Find Delta at ATL

At Atlanta airport, Delta operates mainly from:

• The Domestic Terminal South (check-in and baggage claim for U.S. flights)
• Concourse T
• Concourse A
• Concourse B
• Concourse C
• Concourse D (mixed airlines, but Delta uses many gates)
• Concourse E and Concourse F for many international flights

🔑 Key takeaway:

• For domestic Delta flights: Start at the Domestic Terminal – South.
• For international Delta flights: Check in at either Domestic Terminal – South or the International Terminal (Concourse F) depending on your ticket and itinerary, but your flight may depart from E or F.

Understanding the Layout of Atlanta Airport (ATL)

ATL is organized into:

• Two main terminals:
  • Domestic Terminal (West side of the airport)
  • International Terminal / Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal (East side, attached to Concourse F)
• Seven concourses, labeled T, A, B, C, D, E, F, all connected behind security by:
  • The underground Plane Train (automated tram)
  • Walkable tunnels with moving walkways

Once you’ve gone through security, you can move between any concourse without re-clearing TSA.

Delta and the Domestic Terminal in Atlanta

Where to Check In for Delta Domestic Flights

For most flights within the United States, you’ll start at the:

Domestic Terminal – South
6000 N Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30320

This is the main Delta check-in area at ATL for:

• Most U.S. domestic departures
• Many short-haul international flights to Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America that depart from domestic concourses (depending on routing)

In the South Terminal, you’ll typically find:

• Delta ticket counters and full-service check-in
• Self-service kiosks for check-in and bag tag printing
• Sky Priority and Delta One check-in areas (where applicable)
• Checked baggage drop-off for Delta flights

If you are driving or being dropped off and your ticket is on Delta, it is usually simplest to head directly to the South Terminal.

Which Concourses Does Delta Use for Departures?

After security, your Delta flight can depart from several concourses. Always check your boarding pass or airport monitors, but here’s how it typically breaks down.

Delta at Concourse T

Concourse T is directly connected to the Domestic Terminal.

• Commonly used for Delta domestic flights
• Convenient if you don’t want to ride the Plane Train far
• Easy walk from South Security and North Security

You can walk straight into Concourse T from the terminal level after security, or ride the Plane Train if you’re coming from another concourse.

Delta at Concourses A, B, C, and D

These concourses are heavily used by Delta:

• Concourse A – Primarily Delta; lots of mainline departures
• Concourse B – Almost entirely Delta; one of Delta’s busiest concourses in ATL
• Concourse C – Delta and some regional flights; mix of mainline and Delta Connection
• Concourse D – Mixed carriers; Delta uses many of the gates

You’ll reach these concourses by:

• Riding the Plane Train from the terminal level
• Or walking through the underground tunnels (marked with signs for each concourse)

If you’re:

• Coming from MARTA, park-ride, or a rideshare and flying Delta domestically, you’ll usually:
  1. Enter via Domestic Terminal – South
  2. Clear security
  3. Ride the Plane Train to your assigned concourse (A, B, C, or D)

Delta’s International Flights: Concourses E and F

Delta runs many international departures and arrivals out of:

• Concourse E
• Concourse F (International Terminal)

International Terminal / Concourse F

Address:
International Terminal
2600 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30354

At Concourse F, you’ll find:

• Delta international check-in counters
• Full-service ticketing and baggage drop
• Customs and immigration for many arriving international flights
• Some Delta Sky Club lounges (for eligible travelers)

Some Atlanta travelers prefer the International Terminal for long-haul Delta flights because:

• It can feel less crowded at check-in than the Domestic Terminal at peak times
• It’s directly attached to Concourse F, where many widebody international flights depart

Concourse E

Concourse E also handles many Delta international flights, along with some partner airlines.

• Located one stop before Concourse F on the Plane Train
• Connected to the rest of the airport after security, just like any other concourse

If you checked in at the Domestic Terminal but your flight departs from E or F, you can simply:

• Take the Plane Train from the terminal level to Concourse E or Concourse F, or
• Walk through the underground tunnel system following the signs

You do not need to go back outside security or re-check in.

Quick Reference: Where Delta Flies Out Of at ATL

Delta at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

📝 Always check your boarding pass: Your gate and concourse are the final word on where to go. They can change on the day of travel.

Getting to the Right Delta Terminal from Around Atlanta

From Downtown, Midtown, or Buckhead (MARTA)

If you’re taking MARTA:

1. Ride the Red or Gold line to the Airport Station (southern end of both lines).
2. The station exits directly into the Domestic Terminal.
3. Follow signs for South Terminal / Delta.
4. Check in or drop bags, then proceed through South Security.

If your Delta flight leaves from Concourse F but you arrive via MARTA:

• You’ll typically still check in at the Domestic Terminal – South, then:
  • Take the Plane Train to Concourse F, or
  • Walk through the underground passageways to F

Some international flights may instruct you to check in at International Terminal; if so, you’d need a separate ride or shuttle from the Domestic side, since MARTA does not stop at the International Terminal.

Driving or Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) in Metro Atlanta

If you’re driving from anywhere in Atlanta (Brookhaven, Decatur, Sandy Springs, College Park, etc.):

• For most Delta flights:
  • Set your GPS to “Domestic Terminal – South” at ATL.
• For Delta international flights where your ticket specifies the International Terminal:
  • Set your GPS to the International Terminal (Concourse F address).

Rideshares and taxis at ATL typically ask:

• “Domestic or International?”
• If you’re on Delta and not sure, most Atlanta travelers default to Domestic – South unless their boarding pass clearly indicates the International Terminal.

How to Move Between Terminals and Concourses on Delta

Once you’re inside ATL, you have two main ways to get to your Delta gate:

1. The Plane Train (Fastest for Most People)

• Automated tram that runs underground between:
  • Domestic Terminal
  • Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, F
  • International Terminal (via Concourse F)
• Trains run frequently, and the ride between stops is usually under a minute or two.

If you’re going from Domestic Terminal – South to a Delta gate in E or F:

1. Go down the escalators after security to the Plane Train.
2. Ride to your assigned concourse.
3. Look for your gate number on overhead signs and screens.

2. Walking Underground (Good for Short Hops or Stretching)

• Well-marked tunnels connect each concourse.
• Includes moving walkways and art displays.
• Many travelers walk from T to A or A to B if they have time and prefer to avoid crowded trains.

You do not leave the secure area when walking between concourses.

Baggage Claim and Arrivals for Delta in Atlanta

Domestic Arrivals on Delta

If you’re arriving in Atlanta on a domestic Delta flight:

• You will usually:
  • Arrive at Concourse T, A, B, C, or D
  • Take the Plane Train (or walk) to the Domestic Terminal
  • Follow signs to Baggage Claim – South

Delta’s baggage claim carousels are primarily in the South side of the Domestic Terminal.

International Arrivals on Delta

For most international Delta arrivals:

• You’ll arrive into Concourse E or F.
• You’ll go through:
  • Immigration and customs
  • Baggage claim in the international arrivals hall
• Depending on your itinerary:
  • If Atlanta is your final destination, you’ll exit into:
    • International Terminal arrivals area, or
    • Be routed to Domestic Terminal connections if required
  • If you’re connecting to another Delta flight:
    • Follow signs for Connecting Flights and re-check baggage if directed
    • Use the Plane Train to get to your next concourse

Tips for Choosing the Right Drop-Off Point for Delta at ATL

To simplify things if you’re in or around Atlanta and just need a quick answer:

• Domestic Delta flights (most trips within the U.S.):
  • Use the Domestic Terminal – South.
• Long-haul or clearly international Delta flights (Europe, Asia, some South America):
  • Check your itinerary:
    • If it says International Terminal or Concourse F check-in, get dropped at International Terminal.
    • If it doesn’t specify, Domestic – South is a safe starting point, and you can still get to E or F via the Plane Train.

When in doubt, you can confirm with:

• The Delta app
• Your boarding pass
• Airport information desks inside ATL

In Atlanta, Delta’s base is the Domestic Terminal – South, with flights departing from Concourses T, A, B, C, D, E, and F. Knowing this layout makes it much easier to plan your ride, your timing, and your route through Hartsfield–Jackson, whether you live in the metro area or you’re just passing through.