Atlanta Terminal Change: Domestic to International with Bags

I am arriving at ATL on Delta and connecting to Qatar Airways. They have no "baggage agreement".

How do I get from the South terminal baggage claim area to International (F) to recheck bags on Qatar? I have 2.5 hours if I arrive on time. Would this be enough?

Best Answer

2.5 hours is pretty tight for a separate connection, but you ought to be able to do it if your inbound flght isn't significantly late.

After you claim your baggage in the domestic terminal, follow the signs for the International Shuttle Connector. This free shuttle runs between the domestic and international terminals at ATL and takes about 15 minutes.

After you arrive at the international terminal you'll be able to check in and check your bags at the Qatar desks. Keep in mind that you must be checked in and your bags dropped at least 60 minutes before departure.

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Can you check international bags at Domestic Terminal in Atlanta?

Yes. The TSA does not care what terminal you use, and the documentation requirements do not change in any way.

Do I need to recheck my luggage at Atlanta airport?

Assuming you arrive on time, you won't have to recheck your luggage, and the customs and security lines will be short enough that you're sure to catch your next flight on time.

Is there a shuttle from domestic to international terminal Atlanta?

Passengers can move between terminals and concourses through the Plane train, also known as Sky Train. There is also a free shuttle that runs between Domestic and International Terminals 24/7 every 15 minutes.

Are the international and domestic airports connected Atlanta?

\u2013 finding your airline. Atlanta's airport is divided into two terminals \u2014 the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal \u2014 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.

ATL Airport – Connecting Flight (Gate to Gate transfer) Walkthrough using the Plane Train

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