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Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport

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25 Nov 2024
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Transportation to Knoxville Airport from the City Center

McGhee Tyson Airport, which is one of the busiest airports of the Tennessee province, is located approximately 20 km of the city center. You can benefit from transfer or car rental services for travelling to the airport from Knoxville city center. In addition, there are taxis offering service for 24/7. Travelling to McGhee Tyson Airport from the city center lasts about 25-30 minutes.

Taxi

Although public transportation network is developed in Knoxville, there is no means of public transportation offering transportation service between the city center and McGhee Tyson Airport. If you don’t want to lose time with renting a car, you can prefer using a taxi. The average cost of travelling to McGhee Tyson Airport from the city center by taxi will be 55-70 dollars. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, you can benefit from the applications like Towncar (16-30 dollars) and Uber (13-18 dollars).

Car Rental

You can benefit from the car rental services offered by many companies for travelling from the city center to McGhee Tyson Airport which is an international airport. If you choose this option for travelling to McGhee Tyson Airport, you can prefer one of the global car rental companies which have offices in the city and at the airport in order that you can complete the car rental procedures more easily. You can reach McGhee Tyson Airport in about 25-30 minutes by renting a car in Knoxville city center.

Airport Information

McGhee Tyson Airport, which is located approximately 20 kilometers of Knoxville residential area of Tennessee, one of the most touristic provinces of the United States, is located 30 minutes away from Smoky Mountain National Park, which is very famous in the world. McGhee Tyson Airport offering service since 1930s welcomes approximately 2 million passengers per year. You can reach McGhee Tyson Airport by connecting flights from Atlanta, Detroit, Newark, Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, Dallas and Orlando. The airport is home to airline companies like American Eagle, United Airlines, United Express, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. Since the airport is close to Smoky Mountain National Park, you can see many Smoky Mountain-themed souvenirs in most of the stores at the airport. In addition, McGhee Tyson Airport offers many other services such as information desks, car rental offices, eating and drinking areas etc.

Last Updated: 29 Jun 2018

Transportation to Atlanta City Center from Airport

Beaver Ruin Airport

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 city has a very developed metro line that connects directly to the airport. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) metro station is located in the main terminal building. The red and gold lines run directly from the airport to the main stops in the city’s commercial center, such as Five Points, Civic Center, and Peachtree. The metro runs every 15 minutes and travels to the city center in about 15-17 minutes. From the Five Points station you can transfer to the green or blue line, which provide access to other important parts of the city.  

Airport Buses

There are shuttles and airport buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and various hotels and another shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and the city center and commercial center. Buses are located in between the south and north domestic terminals in the Green Zone. Buses to Five Points only take 15 minutes. These buses depart every 30 minutes and reservations are required.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by taxi, especially when you consider how short that distance is. Taxis run on a fixed rate to major areas in the city center. Taxis are located in the Yellow Bus aisle, just outside the baggage claim area. For a more luxurious ride to the city center there are over 300 companies that provide limousine transportation to the city center. You must make a reservation for this service beforehand.

Rental Car

As the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Airport offers a rich variety of rental car companies to choose from. There are 13 rental car companies located at the airport, offering a fleet of hundreds of vehicles. To get to the city center from the airport by car connect to the I-85 N from the Terminal Parkway. This freeway will take you to the city center.

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. 

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport

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 city has a very developed metro line that connects directly to the airport. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) metro station is located in the main terminal building. The red and gold lines run directly from the airport to the main stops in the city’s commercial center, such as Five Points, Civic Center, and Peachtree. The metro runs every 15 minutes and travels to the city center in about 15-17 minutes. From the Five Points station you can transfer to the green or blue line, which provide access to other important parts of the city.  

Airport Buses

There are shuttles and airport buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and various hotels and another shuttle service that provides transportation between the airport and the city center and commercial center. Buses are located in between the south and north domestic terminals in the Green Zone. Buses to Five Points only take 15 minutes. These buses depart every 30 minutes and reservations are required.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by taxi, especially when you consider how short that distance is. Taxis run on a fixed rate to major areas in the city center. Taxis are located in the Yellow Bus aisle, just outside the baggage claim area. For a more luxurious ride to the city center there are over 300 companies that provide limousine transportation to the city center. You must make a reservation for this service beforehand.

Rental Car

As the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Airport offers a rich variety of rental car companies to choose from. There are 13 rental car companies located at the airport, offering a fleet of hundreds of vehicles. To get to the city center from the airport by car connect to the I-85 N from the Terminal Parkway. This freeway will take you to the city center.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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Which airports can I use for Knoxville-Atlanta flights?

For Knoxville-Atlanta flights, you can use McGhee Tyson Airport as departure airport, and Beaver Ruin Airport, DeKalb Peachtree - DeKalb - DeKalb County  Airport, Fulton County Airport, Galleria Airport, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport, Perimeter Mall Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Knoxville-Atlanta and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Knoxville-Atlanta is 248 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Knoxville-Atlanta flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Knoxville-Atlanta flights is Monday.

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