How To Get to the South Terminal at Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Finding the South Terminal at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is much easier when you know exactly where it is, how it’s laid out, and which routes and signs to follow. Whether you live in metro Atlanta or you’re visiting the city, this guide walks you step by step through Atlanta Airport South Terminal directions by car, MARTA, rideshare, shuttle, and on foot from other parts of the airport.

South Terminal vs. North Terminal: Know Where You’re Going

ATL’s domestic facilities are split into two main terminal areas:

• North Terminal – Used primarily by Delta Air Lines for ticketing and check‑in.
• South Terminal – Used by most other domestic airlines (for example: American, United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue, and others, depending on current assignments).

Both terminals sit side‑by‑side along Domestic Terminal Parkway and share the same parking complex, but they have separate curbside drop‑off and pick‑up areas.

The South Terminal is at:

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Domestic South Terminal
6000 North Terminal Parkway (shared road),
Atlanta, GA 30320

When using GPS, you can enter:

• “Atlanta Airport South Terminal” or
• “South Terminal – Domestic Terminal ATL”

Most navigation apps will route you to the correct side once you’re near the airport.

Driving Directions to the South Terminal

From Downtown Atlanta / Midtown / Georgia Tech (via I‑75/85 South)

1. Get on I‑75/85 South toward the airport.
2. Stay on the connector and follow signs for I‑85 South / Domestic Airport.
3. Take Exit 72 – Camp Creek Parkway / Atlanta Airport.
4. Follow airport signs for Domestic Terminal.
5. As you approach the terminal area, watch for overhead signs:
   • Follow “Domestic Terminal – South” or “South Terminal”.
6. Stay in the lanes marked South Terminal until you reach:
   • Passenger Drop‑Off (upper level) or
   • Arrivals / Baggage Claim (lower level), depending on your needs.

From Buckhead / North Atlanta (via GA‑400 and I‑85 South)

1. Take GA‑400 South toward downtown.
2. Merge onto I‑85 South.
3. Continue on I‑85 South and follow signs for Atlanta Airport / Domestic.
4. Take Exit 72 – Camp Creek Parkway / Atlanta Airport.
5. Follow signs for Domestic Terminal.
6. Near the airport, move into lanes signed South Terminal.
7. Follow ramp signs to the South Terminal curbside for Departures or Arrivals.

From East Atlanta / Decatur / Stone Mountain (via I‑20 and I‑75/85)

1. Take I‑20 West toward Atlanta.
2. Merge onto I‑75/85 South (Downtown Connector) toward the airport.
3. Stay on the connector and follow signs to I‑85 South / Airport.
4. Take Exit 72 – Camp Creek Parkway / Atlanta Airport.
5. Follow Domestic Terminal signs.
6. When the roadway splits, choose South Terminal and follow to the curb.

From South Metro (Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Newnan) via I‑85 North

1. Take I‑85 North toward Atlanta.
2. Watch for signs for ATL Domestic Airport.
3. Use the airport exit serving the Domestic Terminal (usually near exit 72 from the northbound side).
4. Follow Domestic Terminal signs.
5. Keep right for South Terminal as you approach the terminal roadway.

From West Atlanta / Douglasville (via I‑20 and I‑285)

1. Take I‑20 East toward Atlanta.
2. Merge onto I‑285 South.
3. Follow I‑285 to I‑85 North toward Atlanta.
4. Once on I‑85 North, follow signs to Atlanta Airport / Domestic Terminal.
5. Exit onto the Domestic Terminal access road.
6. Follow South Terminal signs to the correct curbside.

Parking for the South Terminal

Main Options Closest to the South Terminal

All domestic parking facilities serve both North and South Terminals, but the South Economy lot and nearby sections of the garage are usually the most convenient for South Terminal passengers.

🚗 Tip: When you park in the big domestic garage, note the level, row, and color zone—it’s easy to forget your exact spot after a long trip.

Getting to the South Terminal from MARTA

MARTA is often the easiest way to reach the South Terminal if you’re already in the city.

Using MARTA Rail

1. Take any MARTA train line that connects to the Red or Gold Line.
2. Ride the Red or Gold north–south line to the Airport Station, which is the last stop on the south end.
3. The station is directly connected to the Domestic Terminal.

From the MARTA station:

• After exiting fare gates, follow signs for “Baggage Claim / Ground Transportation.”
• You’ll emerge into the Domestic Terminal Atrium, which sits between the North and South Terminals.
• Follow overhead signs:
  • Turn and walk toward “South Terminal / Ticketing / Check‑in.”
• You’ll reach the South Terminal check‑in area via a short indoor walk.

🧳 This is especially convenient if you’re traveling with luggage—no need to go outside until curbside or ground transport.

Rideshare, Taxi, and Drop‑Off for the South Terminal

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Rideshare pickup at ATL is tightly organized. For the Domestic South Terminal:

• Pick‑up:
  • Usually located in the South Economy Parking area or a designated rideshare zone (areas can shift, so follow airport signs for “Rideshare” from baggage claim).
  • From the South Terminal baggage claim, follow signs directing you to the rideshare pickup area.
• Drop‑off:
  • Your driver can drop you directly at the South Terminal Departures curb.
  • When ordering a ride to the airport, select “Domestic – South Terminal” or similar wording if available in the app.

Taxis

Official taxis queue at the Domestic Terminal Ground Transportation Center:

• After you land and collect bags in the South Terminal, follow signs for “Ground Transportation / Taxis”.
• You’ll reach the consolidated taxi area, serving both North and South Terminals.

Being Dropped Off by Friends or Family

• Use the upper‑level roadway (Departures) and follow signs marked “South Terminal”.
• Pull to the curb near your airline’s check‑in area.
• Stopping is intended to be brief; curbside parking is not allowed.

Getting to the South Terminal from the International Terminal

If you arrive or park at the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal (Concourse F) but need the South Terminal:

By Airport Shuttle

• Look for “Domestic Terminal / Ground Transportation Shuttle” signs outside the International Terminal.
• Board the free shuttle that operates between:
  • International Terminal (F) and
  • Domestic North and South Terminals.
• Ride the shuttle to the Domestic Terminal South stop, then follow signs into the South Terminal building.

By Plane Train (If You’re Airside with a Boarding Pass)

If you’re already past security (for example, connecting flights):

1. Take the Plane Train from your concourse:
   • Follow signs for “Plane Train / Domestic Terminals (T)”.
2. Ride toward Terminal T and exit at the Domestic Terminal stop.
3. Follow signs:
   • “South Terminal / Baggage Claim / Ground Transportation.”

This keeps you inside security if you’re just changing planes.

Walking Between North and South Terminals

If you accidentally end up at the North Terminal but your airline is in the South Terminal, you don’t need to go back outside to drive around.

• From within the domestic building:
  • Look for overhead signs indicating “South Terminal” or “North Terminal”.
  • The two terminals are connected through the central Atrium.
  • The walk is short and entirely indoors, with moving walkways in some areas.
• Keep an eye on the airline signs above you to ensure you’re headed toward your carrier’s section.

Using Hotel Shuttles and Off‑Airport Parking Shuttles

Many Atlanta airport hotels and private parking lots provide free shuttles to the Domestic Terminal:

• From your hotel or parking lot, confirm if the shuttle drops at:
  • “Domestic Terminal,” and whether they specify North or South.
• Once dropped at the Domestic area:
  • If they leave you at the North side, follow indoor signs to the South Terminal.
  • Some shuttles may stop at both terminals and announce “South Terminal”.

Inside the South Terminal: What You’ll Find

The South Terminal includes:

• Ticketing and Check‑In Counters for non‑Delta domestic airlines.
• Security Checkpoints leading to Concourse T and the Plane Train to other concourses (A–F).
• Baggage Claim areas for airlines assigned to the South side.
• Access to:
  • Ground Transportation Center (taxis, shuttles, shared rides)
  • Parking garages and economy lots
  • MARTA via the Domestic Atrium.

📝 Navigation tip: ATL has abundant overhead signs, floor markings, and staff in red or blue vests who can help you confirm whether you’re in the right terminal for your airline.

Quick-Reference: How to Reach the South Terminal

• From downtown Atlanta: I‑75/85 South → I‑85 South → Exit 72 → follow Domestic Terminal – South signs.
• From Buckhead/North ATL: GA‑400 South → I‑85 South → Exit 72 → Domestic Terminal – South.
• By MARTA: Red/Gold Line to Airport Station → walk into Atrium → follow signs to South Terminal.
• From International Terminal: Use the free airport shuttle to Domestic South Terminal, or Plane Train if airside.
• From North Terminal: Walk indoors through the Atrium, following signs to South Terminal.

With these Atlanta Airport South Terminal directions, you can choose the route that best fits where you’re coming from—whether that’s Midtown, Buckhead, the suburbs, or another part of ATL—and arrive at the correct terminal confidently and on time.