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Currently, only Delta Airlines, via their commuter airline
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, serves the Meridian area. There are three
daily flights available, with jet service connecting to Atlanta, GA.
The jet service is new, and very reliable. Delta flies the new mini-jets,
and the service is a fast, efficient way to travel to Meridian. All
flights are terminated at Meridian's Key
Field and rental car service is available. For details click here.
Alternately, you can fly into neighboring cities and
drive into Meridian. This is sometimes a more efficient option, depending
on your travel preferences. The following cities offer full jet service
and are an easy interstate drive to Meridian:
Jackson, MS
Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and has a full-service International
Airport. Jackson is served by ASA, Delta, American Eagle, ComAir,
Continental Airlines, Northwest, Southwest and US Airways. Extensive
car rental options are available at the airport, and Meridian is
about 90 miles east of the airport. Under normal driving conditions, Jackson
International Airport is a comfortable 1 hour, 15 minute drive
(approximate).
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham International is also a full service airport,
and supports most major airlines. The latest information on flight
schedules and rental cars can be found here.
Birmingham is approximately 2.5 hours east of Meridian on Interstate
20/59.
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is the largest major air hub to Meridian
and is served by the Louis
Armstrong International Airport. Most major airlines and several
regional carriers fly into New Orleans, and several rental car options
are available. New Orleans is often the most cost effective option
for getting to our area and is approximately 3.5 hours south of Meridian.
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For our friends within driving distance, Meridian is
easy to get to. Located at the junction of Interstate 20 and 59, Meridian
is centrally located to several major cities. We are about 8 hours
east of Dallas, 12 hours south of Chicago and 4 hours west of Atlanta
by interstate. (All times approximate.)
Rail
Meridian is fortunate to be at the center of rail travel
in the southeast US. Served by the brand new Union Station, Amtrak
operates several trains into Meridian daily. For more information,
click here.
For more information about Meridian, and information
on the above travel options, click here. |