The closest major airport to Athens is Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, GA. The airport offers a large number of non-stop flights to and from communities around the US and the world and is located approximately 80 miles from the UGA campus.
Shuttle transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson to UGA is available through Groome Transportation (http://athens.groometransportation.com/). There are 23 daily round-trips, costing $49 each way when booked online ($10 more if booked by phone). Reservations can be made at the above website, or by calling 706-612-1155.
There are also many rental car agencies located at the airport. The drive from Atlanta to Athens is approximately 1.5 hours.
For assistance regarding travel plans, accommodations, etc, please contact
John King at +1.678.614.4785, or by email at john.king1@uga.edu.