The single terminal handles domestic connections to major cities of the southern United States.
Access point to Jackson, capital of Mississippi, named after civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
How to get to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Average travel time to JAN
Parking near Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Multi-level parking is located next to the terminal.
Garage: 5 USD first hour, capped at 19 USD/day. Open lot: 5 USD first hour, capped at 17 USD/day. Long Term (more economical, slightly further away): 13 USD/day. First 10 minutes free.
How to get to Jackson from JAN
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Car rental at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Each major car rental company has a desk inside the terminal.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; the IDP is not required for short stays if your license is in Latin characters.
Hotels near Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Downtown and the Coliseum
about 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, no direct public transport connection
Best for: for those who need to stay near downtown or an event at the Coliseum/Fairgrounds
- A few minutes' walk from the Mississippi Coliseum and the Fairgrounds
- More choice of restaurants than in the airport area
- Several hotels include a shuttle or free parking
- Downtown Jackson is quiet in the evening, little to do on foot
- A car is still needed to get around the city
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown It's in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of Jackson's offices and events, with an indoor pool and gym. View availability
- Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson Coliseum Next to the Coliseum and the Fairgrounds, convenient for those attending a fair or a concert in that area. View availability
- Best Western Plus Jackson Downtown Coliseum Steps from the Coliseum, with a full breakfast included and free parking. View availability
Fondren, Belhaven and Eastover
about 20 minutes by car from the airport, no direct public transport connection
Best for: for those who want the city's liveliest restaurants and venues, or have an appointment at the university medical center
- A historic neighborhood with restaurants and independent shops
- Close to the University of Mississippi Medical Center
- A more residential, less busy atmosphere than downtown
- Farther from the airport than downtown
- Limited choice of hotels compared to downtown
Recommended hotels
- Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover Studios with a kitchen in the Eastover neighborhood, convenient for multi-night stays near Fondren. View availability
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District In the historic Fondren neighborhood, five hundred meters from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. View availability
- Fairview Inn A colonial mansion turned into a small luxury hotel in the historic Belhaven neighborhood, with an in-house spa and restaurant. View availability
Ridgeland and County Line Road
about 20-25 minutes by car from the airport, no direct public transport connection
Best for: for those attending a convention or working in the commercial area north of Jackson, toward Ridgeland
- A concentration of shopping centers and restaurants along County Line Road
- Convenient for those with business in Ridgeland rather than downtown
- It's the farthest area from the airport among those in this guide
- Outside Jackson's historic center
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Terminal guide
All domestic flights pass through the airport's only terminal.
The recommended margin before boarding for flights is 2–2.5 hours.
Map of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Who is Jackson Airport named after?
Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist assassinated in Jackson in 1963.
Q. Does the JTRAN bus operate on Sundays?
No, no service on Sundays: you'll need a taxi or ride-hailing that day.
Q. How much does the JTRAN Route 35 bus cost from the airport?
1.50 USD standard fare, with reduced fares for students, children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Q. Can you catch Amtrak from Union Station Jackson?
Yes, reachable from the airport by JTRAN Route 35 bus.
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