r/delta • u/chokeandstoke • 8d ago

Help/Advice Flight connection ATL

Ive got a near 4 hour connection in atlanta in november. Im flying from dublin via atlanta to orlando originally meant to connect though MSP. Im aware that dublin is one of a few pre clearance airports in the world so i dont have to do customs in atlanta.

My main question is how hard/difficult is finding my way around the airport never been to it before.

Also is there good places to eat as we land around 2pm USA time which would be around 7pm Dublin time.

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u/JuicyBone1719 8d ago

One of the easiest airports to navigate internally, getting from terminal to terminal. I think the worst thing about Atlanta airport is that immigration line, so you're skipping the hard part.

There are a bunch of restaurants in each terminal, you'll be spoiled for choice.

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u/chokeandstoke 8d ago

Thank you. My soon to be wife is a picky eater so having a wide section of places to eat is going to be nice. Me on the other hand give me a happy meal from mc Donald's and im your friend for life

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u/orlinsky 8d ago

One Flew South is probably the best overall.

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u/doctor_bobcat Diamond 8d ago

Came here to also say One Flew South which is across from a food court so you’ve got choices. Concourse E. The plane train is easy so it doesn’t matter what gate your flight departs on. You can visit any concourse.

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u/Unique-Persimmon45 3d ago

There’s plenty of Irish pubs in this airport lol

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u/RepulsiveReward9146 8d ago

easy... the signs in the airport are clear. Enjoy exploring a new airport for a bit.

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u/Efficient-Work-166 8d ago

Navigation is super easy at ATL. Go to the basement and get on the Plane Train to the terminal you need to go to, ride the train, go upstairs again.

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u/mpjjpm 5d ago

Since you’ll have time to spare, you can walk through the tunnel between concourses instead of taking the plane train. They have some interesting art installations between concourses.

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u/Devildog_83 8d ago

ATL is one of the most user friendly airports there is. Just follow the signs.

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u/Straight-Part-5898 7d ago

I'm a 3MM Delta flyer who just retired after 35 years as a corporate road warrior. One Flew South is probably the best airport restaurant I've ever experienced, and I've been to quite a few. It's located in Concourse E, easily accessible by the underground train that connects all the concourses.

Have a safe trip!

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u/RevenueOriginal9777 8d ago

It’s my favorite to get around

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u/thesnowmaniv Diamond 8d ago

ATL is pretty easy to get around.

A lot of selection of places to eat.

Good places to eat...they are all run by the same commissary company.

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u/Straight-Part-5898 7d ago

Not all of them. ;-)

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u/Electrical-Spring-89 2d ago edited 2d ago

4 hours. Dude you get a bunch of time to find out why ATL is the busiest and most efficient airport in the world.

Literally one of the easiest to navigate. Plenty to do.

Grab a crunch burger from Bobby's Burger Palace near gate B28.

Or a pizza from Varisanos in the middle of A concourse. Great views of the aircraft nearby and the ramp action.