Atlanta Flights and Travel Guide

Atlanta, the big city with lots of Southern hospitality, traces its history from a railroad junction in the wilderness to the economic and cultural capital of the American South. With more than 4 million people calling Atlanta home and millions of travelers booking Atlanta flights every year, the city maintains its “homey”, small-town Southern hospitality with all the glamour and sophistication of an international city.

Bring a tour guide with you on your Atlanta flight and read up on the city's hot tourist destinations. Aside from the World of Coca-Cola and the Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta has a rich history that is lost on many first-time visitors. Tourists booking flights to Atlanta will find 100 streets that include the word "Peachtree," will likely find peanuts (Georgia's major agricultural crop) and not peaches, and will be standing in the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Atlanta Climate

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When to Fly to Atlanta

There is no official "tourist season" in Atlanta -- the city is a year-round destination for business conventions and trade shows. However, those visitors planning on vacationing in Atlanta might do well to plan their Atlanta flights and accommodations around the weather.

Atlanta is evolving into the most happening city in the South - which is something those taking Atlanta cheap flights have already discovered. A growing fashion scene and incredible nightlife have club-hoppers booking Atlanta flights to party with upcoming celebs. Most notably, music insiders book Atlanta airfare to discover new artists and experience the most explosive hip-hop scene in America. With parties and events taking place throughout the year, you never know who will be sitting beside you on your Atlanta flight.

Peak Season:

Atlanta's peak seasons are spring and fall. Spring is the best time to visit. The weather is warm but not stuffy, and the nights are cool and breezy. Of course, this is also when school is in session, so finding cheap flights to Atlanta might be hard and hotels book up fast.  

Off Season:

During the summer, Atlanta can be very humid. The good news is that tourists don't often visit during the summer so it's likely you'll find cheap flights to Atlanta and plenty of hotel room availability.

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Getting Downtown Atlanta

Flights to Atlanta arrive at Atlanta's International Airport, just 10 miles from downtown Atlanta.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Distance: 10 miles south of downtown
Drive time: 20 mins

There are lots of ways to get from the airport to downtown easily. The Ground Transportation Center (GTC) houses all Ground Transportation Services including buses, taxis, shuttles (shared-ride, car rental, off-site airport parking), limousines/sedans and City Trains/MARTA.

Transportation services are also available for persons with disabilities.

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Getting Around Atlanta

The subway is a 15-minute ride to downtown. The subway and buses are run by Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). With Atlanta’s growth have come traffic headaches: Atlantans spend more time stuck in traffic, commuting to work than most others in the world so you may want to avoid driving in and around the city, if you can.

You can also enjoy biking the 15-mile loop in Piedmont Park or hike through Fernbank Forest, a few miles northeast of Downtown.

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Atlanta Airports

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