⚠️ The airport is east of Jackson, not downtown — plan for a longer ride into the city. No public bus serves the terminal; use the curbside taxi, Uber, Lyft, a hotel courtesy van or a pre-booked transfer.

JAN

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Jackson, United States

Where to start

Uber or Lyft from the designated rideshare pickup, or a local taxi or car service

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is east of downtown Jackson, across the Pearl River. Uber and Lyft both serve the airport; select your pickup location in the app and follow the airport signs. Local taxi and car services also serve the airport — call ahead at quiet times. Several nearby hotels run airport shuttles.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

App ride into Jackson or the suburbs

AvailabilitySelect your pickup location in the app

Pickup NoteFollow the airport signs and the pickup point in the app.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Lyft

rideshare

App ride into Jackson or the suburbs

AvailabilityAvailable at JAN

Pickup NoteFollow the airport signs and the pickup point in the app.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Taxi

taxi

Direct curbside ride into Jackson

AvailabilityCurbside taxi service listed by the airport

Pickup NoteUse the airport's designated taxi loading area.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer with a meet at arrivals

AvailabilityAvailable at Jackson MS Airport — book in advance

Pickup NoteFollow the meeting instructions on your booking confirmation.

Convenience

Relative costCost varies

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Hotel Courtesy Van

shuttle

Ride to participating hotels in Pearl and Flowood

AvailabilityOffered by several nearby hotels

Pickup NoteCall your hotel when you land to request pickup.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft serve JAN. Select your pickup location in the app and follow the airport's ground-transportation signs.

Taxi

The airport lists curbside taxi service; use the designated taxi loading area.

Shuttle

Several hotels near the airport offer airport shuttles; check with your hotel.

Transit

No regular public bus service to the terminal is verified.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups offers pre-booked transfers from JAN; limousine and luxury car services also run by reservation.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

Uber and Lyft both serve JAN; select your pickup location in the app.
Follow the airport's ground-transportation signs to the rideshare pickup area.
Curbside taxi service is available at the designated taxi loading area.
Several hotels in Pearl and Flowood run airport shuttles.
The airport is east of downtown Jackson, across the Pearl River.

Tarmyq local tip

Staying near the airport in Pearl or Flowood? Several hotels there run airport shuttles — check before booking a ride into Jackson.

Frequently asked questions

Do Uber and Lyft work at Jackson's airport?

Yes. Select your pickup location in the app and follow the airport signs.

Can I get a taxi at Jackson Airport?

Yes. The airport lists curbside taxi service at the designated taxi loading area.

Is Jackson Airport in the city?

No. It's east of downtown Jackson, across the Pearl River, so allow for a longer ride.

Is there a public bus from Jackson Airport?

No regular public bus to the terminal is verified. Use Uber, Lyft, a taxi or a hotel shuttle.