Originally Posted by
ABS1107
Next month, we will be connecting from a domestic DL flight to int'l Turkish flight (TK32) in Atlanta. They are on separate tickets and we will have checked bags.
I assume we will need to exit the secure area to collect bags, then must check-in/check bags with Turkish. I already understand the hazards of separate tickets, but want to be fully informed so we don't waste valuable time figuring out how to make the connection. We have allowed 3 hrs.
According their website (and other sources) THY uses "Terminal N - Domestic (North)" However, the ATL terminal map does not show a THY check-in desk there, however is shows one in the International Terminal. Google maps shows them in the International Terminal as well. Since Delta supposedly has all of the Domestic South, if Turkish is located in the Domestic terminal it should be on the North side, but it is not listed (too small a presence?).
So, where is/are THY check-in desk(s)?
Will I need to collect our bags, take a shuttle to the International Terminal, to check in, then go through security again?
Or will I be lucky and be able to collect bags in the Domestic Terminal, go upstairs and check in/ check bags with THY before going through security to our gate?
What gate(s) do the TK flights typically depart from? FlightAware, etc. only shows they depart from Terminal N, but never lists the gate.
I have limited success talking with THY on the phone and unfortunately their Atlanta office is closed today.
A little help would be appreciated.
p.s. What lounge do THY business passengers use.
TK only has a counter in the INTL terminal, that is complete false information if they are listed anywhere else. TK uses the Club at ATL just like all carriers not named or in bed with DL. You also have access to the United Club with either a C ticket or *G which is as far as can be from F concourse. If you're AMEX Plat, you can use your DL arrival bp and go to the DL SkyClub in F which is far superior to any other lounge at ATL.
Originally Posted by
KBMIFlyer
Turkish check in is in the International terminal. If you have checked bags, you will need to go to the domestic terminal to collect your bags, then take the shuttle over to the international terminal to check in with Turkish. You will then enter concourse F through security. 3 hours should be enough time to do this as long as Turkish does not have too early of a check in cutoff.
Turkish will be using either concourse E of F.
Originally Posted by
RetiredATLATC
TK32 almost always uses gate F3
Only DL and sometimes AFKL use E, all other INTL carriers use F. TK cuts off at 60 minutes, so this means OP has 2hrs of actual time, which still should be more than enough time.
Originally Posted by
ABS1107
Thanks, I knew the info at the Turkish website had to be wrong or out-of-date!
Follow-up question. Should I wait for the shuttle or grab a cab to get to the International Terminal if I can find one willing to make such a short trip?
Shuttle is free and they run every 10 minutes, not worth paying for a cab.