Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. A considerable proportion of the air traffic arriving and departing from Atlanta is managed by Delta Air Lines, which has its corporate headquarters situated in that city. Atlanta is one of the primary hubs for Delta, and a significant portion of its air traffic to and from the eastern region of the United States is routed through ATL.
Because of the number of passengers flying with Delta who are departing or connecting in Atlanta, Delta has nine Sky Club locations spread across the airport’s seven concourses. Since all the concourses are connected past security, passengers can visit any Delta Sky Club if they meet the entry requirements.
If you’re looking for a Sky Club to visit in Atlanta, which one would be the best choice?
Location
The Sky Club you choose to visit depends on how much time you have before your flight. If you have less than an hour, visit the Sky Club nearest to your gate
- Concourse A:
- Near Gate A17
- Above P.F. Chang’s in the central concourse
- Concourse B:
- Near Gate B18
- Concourse C:
- Near Gate C37
- Concourse D:
- Near Gate D12
- Near Gate D27
- Concourse E:
- Across from Gate E15 (Showers available)
- Concourse F:
- On the Mezzanine Level (Showers available, outdoor Sky Deck)
- Concourse T:
- Near Gate T6
Our flight was departing from Terminal A, so we initially attempted to go to the Sky Club, located in the central concourse just above P.F. Chang’s. However, due to maintenance work on the escalator at the time, a Delta representative informed us that while the club was accessible, we should allow extra time due to elevator lines.
Instead, we headed for the other Sky Club in Terminal A near Gate A17.
This Sky Club felt entirely average. It had two food stations serving the same buffet and ample seating on two levels with varying layouts. The bar was good-sized for the size of the room. We were there for less than an hour, which was enough time to grab a drink, get some food, and take a bathroom break before heading to our gate.
Timing
If you have extra time, you can choose any club to visit. When I had a few hours to spend in the Sky Club, I went to the location in Concourse B. When this lounge opened in 2016, it was the Flagship lounge in Atlanta airport, clocking in at over 25,000 square feet.
This is a much larger lounge than the one in Terminal A and consists of a single large room.
The space was comfortable, but the noise level increased as more people filled in. The lack of distinct areas made it feel like a convention hall. In contrast, Delta’s newer lounges in LGA and MSP are designed to divide the space into smaller areas within one large space, giving a better feel of privacy and comfort.
Time of Year
I wouldn’t often consider the weather outside when deciding which lounge to visit, but the Sky Club in Concourse F has an outdoor Sky Deck. You’d have to be there when the weather in Atlanta isn’t too cold or hot to make it enjoyable to sit outside.
Crowds
Even with multiple lounges at ATL airport, Delta Sky Club locations often have long lines to enter. If one lounge is full, you may be able to go to a different one with a shorter wait. Travelers can use the FlyDelta app for a real-time club occupancy tracker.
Additional Options
Besides the Delta Sky Club, there are plenty of other options at Atlanta airport for spending time.
- Explore gates E15–E18 or other less busy terminals for a quieter environment.
- Gate areas at the ends of concourses are typically less crowded.
- Centurion Lounge: Located in Concourse E. Access is available to eligible American Express cardholders.
- A notable seating area in Concourse C provides comfort even without lounge access.
- One Flew South: A standout among airport restaurants. It’s in Concourse E and features sushi, cocktails, and Southern-inspired dishes.
Final Thought
With nine Delta Sky Clubs in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers have many choices. Unless you have an extended stay, I’d recommend just going to the club nearest to your gate. While there are differences between the clubs, not many are worth the extra work for a visit.
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They all pretty much serve the same old same old food… getting pretty boring… Seattle and SFO seem to step it up with local foods and real dishes and even Pho soup… Atl is still using paper products vs real dishes???