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Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.

Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.

Car

Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.

Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles. 

Airport Information

Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.  

For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet. 

Hancock International Airport is located 7 miles north of the city center. You can travel to Syracuse city center from the airport by getting on a taxi or sharing a ride. If you need a comfortable transportation vehicle during your visit, you can rent a car at the airport. Airport shuttle service offered by hotels is another option. There is no means of public transportation carrying passengers to the city center from the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to find a taxi at any hour of the day at the airport. You can arrange a taxi in the terminal. Travelling to the city center by taxi costs approximately 20 dollars and the travel lasts about 10 minutes.

Car Rental      

On the first floor of the airport, seven different car rental companies offer service. You should drive southward on the road l-81 N in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented.

Ride-Sharing

At Hancock International Airport, there are private parking areas for passengers using applications like Uber. You can reach this private waiting area by crossing over by following “Lift” signs at the exit of the baggage claim area of the Terminal B.

Hotel Shuttle

Most of the accommodation centers in Syracuse offer airport shuttle service for their guests. They generally offer this service for free. You can benefit from airport shuttle service by contacting your hotel in advance and comfortably travel to the city from the airport.