Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world, serving more than 100 million passengers annually. As the main hub for Delta Air Lines, the airline has at least 1 Delta Sky Club in every concourse.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has a total of 13 lounges — a few that allow passengers to purchase day pass entry and most that are reserved for eligible passengers.
(You may also be interested in our article that covers the best credit cards that give complimentary lounge access around the world.)
ATL Terminal Map
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport map. Image Credit: City of AtlantaHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Lounges by Terminal
| Terminal | Lounges |
| Concourse A | |
| Concourse B | |
| Concourse C | |
Concourse D
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Concourse E
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| Concourse F | |
Concourse T
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Admirals Club
American Airlines Admirals Club at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: daisuke via FoursquareLocation: Concourse T, near gate T11
Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday: 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and Friday: 4 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Admirals Club Facilities
- Snacks available from self-service food stations as well as some made-to-order specialties (larger meals for purchase)
- House drinks, including alcohol
- Personal travel assistant
- Wi-Fi
- Newspapers and magazines
- Workstations and hotspot printing
- Televisions
Admirals Club Access
| Access Type | Details | Fees and Policies
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| Day pass | Visitors may bring up to 3 children (under 18) into the lounge provided they hold a valid same-day boarding card | - $59
- Passengers must hold a same-day boarding card for American Airlines or a partner airline
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| Admirals Club members | Unlimited access to any Admirals Club, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests | AAdvantage Status | Fee |
| AAdvantage | $650 (65,000 miles) |
| AAdvantage Gold | $625 (62,500 miles) |
| AAdvantage Platinum | $600 (60,000 miles) |
| AAdvantage Platinum Pro | $575 (57,500 miles) |
| AAdvantage Executive Platinum | $550 (55,000) |
| Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, any Oneworld partner airline, or Alaska Airlines |
| Eligible first and business passengers | Access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight | Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline |
| Eligible AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum status holders | - Passengers traveling in any cabin on a same-day international flight can access the lounge
- Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (guests are classed as being over 2 years old)
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| Oneworld, Emerald, and Sapphire status holders | - Passengers traveling in any cabin on a same-day international flight can access the lounge
- Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (guests are classed as being over 2 years old)
| Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline (excluding passengers traveling solely on North American route) |
| Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite™ Mastercard cardmembers and authorized users | Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests | - Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, any Oneworld partner airline, or Alaska Airlines
- Authorized users can only access Admirals Club lounges when flying on American-operated flights
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| Military | Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests | Must be an American-operated flight |
Admirals Club House Rules
- A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by American, any Oneworld airline, or Alaska Airlines (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members who may continue to access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
- Guests must have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
- A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g. AAdvantage membership card or number) and same-day boarding card. Entry may be denied if the appropriate identification and credentials are not presented, and cards may be confiscated if used by anyone but the member.
- Dress and conduct must be in line with a professional environment.
- Headphones must be worn when using a personal device.
Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website.
The Club at ATL
The Club at ATL at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: ATL.com and The Club Airport LoungesLocation: International terminal (Concourse F), mezzanine level
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Club at ATL Facilities
- Snacks and light meal buffet
- Bar serving soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Newspapers and magazines
- Wi-Fi
- Workstations, computers, and printers
- Telephones and fax machines (subject to a fee)
- Televisions
- Power outlets
- Showers
The Club at ATL Access
- Day pass: $40 single entry
- Priority Pass:
- Standard membership: $99 annual fee and $32 per lounge visit
- Standard Plus membership: $249 annual fee (includes 10 free visits) and $32 for any further lounge visits
The Club at ATL House Rules
- Passengers may access the lounge from 3 hours before the flight departs.
- Infants (under 2 years old) may access the lounge for free.
Hot Tip: The Club at ATL is considered one of the best Priority Pass lounges in the U.S.
Delta Sky Club
Delta Sky Club Concourse B at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: DeltaHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 9 Delta Sky Clubs with at least 1 located in every concourse:
- Domestic terminals
- Concourse A, second level in the center: daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Concourse A, near gate A17: daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Concourse B, near gate B18: daily: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Concourse C, near gate C37: daily: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Concourse D, near gate D12: daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Concourse D, near gate D27: daily: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Concourse E, near gate E15: daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Concourse T, near gate T6: daily: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- International terminal
- Concourse F, mezzanine level: daily: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Sky Deck at the Delta Sky Club Concourse F at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: DeltaDelta Sky Club Facilities
- Delta Sky Club ambassador to answer passenger inquiries
- Wi-Fi
- Bar serving craft beer, wine, and spirits (premium drinks available to purchase)
- Meals served from food stations, including soups, salad, and snacks
- Satellite TV
- Dataports, fax machines, and Ricoh HotSpot Printers
- Showers with Malin + Goetz toiletries, towels, and hairdryers (Concourse E and F lounges)
- Sky Deck outdoor viewing area (Concourse F)
Hot Tip: View a full list of U.S. Delta Sky Clubs, including locations, opening hours, and amenities.
Delta Sky Club Access
| Access Type | Details | Fees and Policies |
| Executive membership | Includes unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests | - $845 (annually) | 84,500 miles | $75 (12 monthly installments)
- Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
- Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
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| Individual membership | - Includes unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
- Members can bring up to 2 guests for $39 per person
| - $545 (annually) | 54,500 miles | $50 (12 monthly installments)
- Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
- Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership
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| SkyTeam Elite Plus and Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members | Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel | Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight |
| Delta One or SkyTeam Premium cabin | Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel | - Flying Delta, Delta One passengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight
- Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey
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| Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card | - Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with 2 guest passes annually
- Members can bring up to 2 guests for $39 per person
| - Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
- Passengers traveling on a Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $39
- The credit card must be used for payment
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| Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card |
| Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card | Cardmembers and up to 2 guests can access the lounge for a fee of $39 per person | - Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta or Delta partner flight
- The credit card must be used for payment
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| Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card |
| The Platinum Card® from American Express | Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club and may bring up to 2 guests for an additional fee | - Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
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| The Business Platinum Card® from American Express | - Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
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| Centurion Card® from American Express | - Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
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| Virgin Australia/Velocity VIP Platinum or Gold card members | Cardmembers or business class passengers may access a Delta Sky Club | Membership card must be displayed at lounge along with same-day international boarding pass for a Delta- or Virgin Australia-operated flight |
| Virgin Australia business class passengers |
Japan cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card also have varied access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.
Delta Sky Club House Rules
- A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Delta Lifetime Members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
- Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the United States. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
- Guests must have access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
Read the full list of house rules on the Delta Air Lines website.
Minute Suites
Minute Suites at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: Priority PassLocation:
- Concourse B, near gate B15
- Concourse T, near gate T8
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Minute Suites Facilities
- Private room with daybed and pull-out trundle (sleeps 2)
- DirecTV and Netflix
- Wi-Fi
- Minibar with drinks and snacks available to purchase
Minute Suites Access
- Day pass:
- 1 hour: $42
- Additional 15-minute increments: $10.50 ($8.00 per 15-minutes after 2 hours)
- Extended 8-hour stay (after 9 p.m.): $155
- Priority Pass:
- Standard membership: $99 annual fee and $32 per lounge visit
- Standard Plus membership: $249 annual fee (includes 10 free visits) and $32 for any further lounge visits
- Priority Pass members may access Minute Suites for up to 1 hour for free with each subsequent hour charged at $28
Minute Suites House Rules
- Priority Pass members may be accompanied by 3 guests within the same suite.
- Members may be asked to present a credit card to cover any incidentals.
Read the full list of house rules on the Priority Pass website.
United Club
United Club at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Image Credit: UnitedLocation: Concourse T mezzanine, between gates 11 and 12
Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday: 4:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday: 4:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
United Club Facilities
- Personal travel assistant
- Self-service drinks including beer, wine, and spirits
- Breakfast and afternoon snacks
- Wi-Fi
- Private phone booths
United Club Access
| Access Type | Details | Fees and Policies
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| United Club membership | Members have unlimited access to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card along with up to 2 guests | General member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold | $650 (85,000 miles) annual fee |
| Premier Platinum | $600 (80,000 miles) annual fee |
| Premier 1K and United Global Services | $550 (75,000 miles) annual fee |
| Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight |
| United Club day pass | Passengers have single access to any United Club with a same-day boarding card | - $59 (purchased online or at the door)
- Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight
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| United Club℠ Card | Members have unlimited access to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card along with up to 2 guests | Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight |
| United Club℠ Business Card |
| United Polaris Business Class | Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only) | Valid for travel on a United Airlines flight |
| United Business (international flights) | Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First |
| United Business (premium transcontinental flights) | Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure and destination airports (domestic arrivals only) | Applies to flights between:- New York/Newark-Los Angeles
- New York/Newark-San Francisco
- Boston-San Francisco
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| First class on a Star Alliance airline | - Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight
- Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest
| Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline |
| Business class on a Star Alliance airline | Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight |
| United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold status | - Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card for an international flight
- Access is possible at the departure airport, during connection, or on arrival
- Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight
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| Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership | - Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card
- Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only
- Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest
| - North America pass: $495
- Worldwide pass: $665
- Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
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| Active U.S. military | - Passengers must have a valid boarding card for a flight departing within 24 hours
- Passengers must also be dressed in uniform, be on leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers
| Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight |
United Club House Rules
- A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
- United Club members can be accompanied by 1 spouse and child under 21 or up to 2 guests.
- Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
- Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2, free of charge.
- Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.
Read the full list of house rules on the United’s website.
USO Lounge
Location: Domestic terminal, airport atrium, third floor
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
USO Lounge Facilities
- Coffee, tea, snacks and light meals
- Wi-FI
- Charging stations
- Satellite TV
- Library
- USO staff and volunteers for information services
USO Lounge Access
Active duty, reserve, and guard service members and their families are permitted in the lounge.
Connecting Between Terminals for Lounge Access
Connecting between terminals at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is simple as using the Plane Train. It operates inside the secure area, stopping at every concourse and terminal.
Passengers arriving on a domestic flight can easily travel to another concourse to access a lounge before an onward connection.
This won’t be necessary for passengers traveling on Delta Air Lines as it has a Delta Sky Club in every concourse, but it may be necessary for eligible passengers traveling on partner airlines or passengers flying American Airlines or United.
Hot Tip: Need help getting around the airport? Read our article on how to get between terminals at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Best Credit Cards to Access Priority Pass Lounges
There are a variety of credit cards that include a Priority Pass membership, and each card has its own set of awesome perks and other benefits.
One of our favorite credit cards with Priority Pass lounge access is the Amex Platinum card. This card includes access to a variety of different lounge networks worldwide, with others including Airspace, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), and Lufthansa (when flying Lufthansa), amongst others.
Other Amex Platinum card benefits include 5x points earning on airfare purchased through the airline, a $200 airline incidental fee credit, access to the International Airline Program, and more. On top of this, the card earns Membership Rewards points that can be used for awesome redemptions like ANA first class.
Here’s a look at the card’s specifics:
Business owners may be interested in the Amex Business Platinum card. This card has similar benefits to the Amex Platinum card, including extensive lounge access. However, the card has a set of business-focused benefits like a 35% rebate on first and business class flights booked through Amex Travel and up to $400 Dell statement credit.
Here’s a closer look at the Amex Business Platinum card:
Alternatively, you may also consider Chase’s top-tier Chase Sapphire Reserve® card. While its lounge access isn’t quite as extensive as the Amex Platinum card’s lounge access, it does give you access to Priority Pass lounges. Other interesting features include an annual $300 travel statement credit and 5x points on air travel and 10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards, plus earn 3x points on all other travel.
Speaking of points, the Chase Sapphire Reserve card earns Ultimate Rewards points on all purchases. There are a ton of great ways to use Ultimate Rewards points, so make sure to check out our full guide to redeeming Ultimate Rewards points.
You can see more info on the card in the table below:
Final Thoughts
As a main hub for the airline, Delta dominates the lounge arena at ATL, which is handy for Delta passengers or passengers on eligible Delta partner flights.
Being able to use a lounge in your terminal or concourse can save time navigating the airport and allow more time to relax before your flight.
Unfortunately, recent changes to Delta Sky Club and Admirals Club memberships mean that passengers must hold a same-day boarding card for an eligible partner airline to gain access to the lounge. Existing lifetime members (no longer available for new registrations) may still access the lounges when traveling on any airline.
Information regarding the Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card, and United Club℠ Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, please click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, please click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, please click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, please click here.
For rates and fees of the The Platinum Card® from American Express, please click here.
For rates and fees of the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, please click here.
