{"id":25736,"date":"2024-04-24T11:01:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T16:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?page_id=25736"},"modified":"2024-05-03T10:31:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T15:31:37","slug":"international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"International Travel to Mississippi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

International Travel to Mississippi <\/h1>\n

International travelers take delight in the sheer variety of culture, cuisine, scenery and experiences that make Mississippi an unforgettable place to visit. If you\u2019re a fan of the blues, rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, country or gospel music, you\u2019ll love your stay in the birthplace of America\u2019s music. But that\u2019s just the beginning. There\u2019s a wealth of American history to take in, from historic homes to important military history sites, plus some of the best Southern food you’ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n

Transportation
<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n

Air Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mississippi is served by two international airports in Jackson and Coastal Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Additional Gateways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Five international airports outside Mississippi are located within a seven-hour drive of Jackson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Memphis International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(327 km\/3 hr)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(280 km\/2 hr, 40 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(622 km\/5 hr, 40 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

Nashville International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(680 km\/6 hr, 20 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(683 km\/6 hr, 20 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

George Bush Intercontinental Airport\/Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(727 km\/6 hr, 50 min)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Train Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amtrack rail destinations include Brookhaven, Hattiesburg, Jackson, McComb, Picayune, Greenwood, Hazlehurst, Laurel, Meridian, Yazoo City, and Marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

City of New Orleans (Chicago to New Orleans)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

The Crescent (New York to New Orleans)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

BUS Service<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city bus line in the U.S. and serves some 3,800 destinations, including 16 Mississippi cities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Weather Conditions in Mississippi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Mississippi has a subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot summers. Moderate rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\t\t
<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n\n\n

Average Daytime and Nighttime Temperatures (Celsius)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Featured Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Magnolia State has played an integral part in shaping the cultural history of America. Whether you\u2019re interested in painting, pottery, crafts, or folk art, you’ll find a variety of attractions celebrating our state’s artistic legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n
\"Bill