Flights
Flights to Atlanta
Flying to Atlanta for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Atlanta, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 2,352 upcoming events in and around Atlanta (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Atlanta is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 8.5 miles away. For Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta, the nearest we list is ATL at 9.7 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Atlanta
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Atlanta, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 8.5 mi (14 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta, Atlanta Symphony Hall, Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre, Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta, Goizueta Stage at Alliance Theatre, City Winery - Atlanta, Center For Puppetry Arts and Truist Park. |
Nearest airport to each Atlanta venue
The busiest venues in and around Atlanta, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta Hotels near Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta | ATL, 9.7 mi | None |
| Atlanta Symphony Hall Hotels near Atlanta Symphony Hall | ATL, 11 mi | None |
| Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre Hotels near Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre | ATL, 11 mi | None |
| Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta Hotels near Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta | ATL, 33 mi | None |
| Goizueta Stage at Alliance Theatre Hotels near Goizueta Stage at Alliance Theatre | ATL, 11 mi | None |
| City Winery - Atlanta Hotels near City Winery - Atlanta | ATL, 10 mi | None |
| Center For Puppetry Arts Hotels near Center For Puppetry Arts | ATL, 11 mi | None |
| Truist Park Hotels near Truist Park Airports near Truist Park | ATL, 18 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | ATL, 8.3 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | ATL, 18 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Atlanta Hawks | State Farm Arena - GA | ATL, 8.5 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Atlanta United FC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | ATL, 8.3 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center Arena At College Park | ATL, 1.6 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for an Atlanta event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 552 events in and around Atlanta; 70% on Fri–Sun; 386 of the 541 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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State Farm Arena - GA, Atlanta, Georgia
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Aisle 5, Atlanta, Georgia
From about $34.00View TicketsCory Grinder
Altar at Masquerade - GA, Atlanta, Georgia
From about $33.00View TicketsLos Parceritos
Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia
From about $93.00View TicketsSurprise Chef
Terminal West At King Plow Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia
From about $53.00View TicketsMC Lyte
City Winery - Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
From about $212.00View TicketsWolf and Bear
Purgatory Stage at Masquerade - GA, Atlanta, Georgia
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Flying in to Atlanta: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta it is ATL, 9.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is closest to the Atlanta Braves' home ballpark?
The Atlanta Braves play home games at Truist Park. The closest airport we list for Truist Park is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 18 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Atlanta?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Atlanta, 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta?
The closest airport we list for Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 9.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ATL from downtown Atlanta?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 8.5 miles (14 km) from downtown Atlanta in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Atlanta in the next 30 days?
552 in and around Atlanta in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 70% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 386 of the 541 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Atlanta?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airport is closest to the Atlanta Falcons' home stadium?
The Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United FC play home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The closest airport to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 8.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Atlanta Symphony Hall?
The closest airport we list for Atlanta Symphony Hall is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 11 miles away in a straight line.
