Memphis International Airport Arrivals (MEM)

Flight Arrivals at Memphis International Airport

With an expanded customs hall, additional immigration lanes, and lots of new technology, Memphis International Airport provides state-of-the-art technology to enhance passenger experience upon arrival in Memphis via direct or connecting flights from more than 50 locations across the United States.

Memphis Airport implemented new technology such as facial recognition software for expedited clearance for pre-approved passengers, automated passport control stations, and self-service baggage tagging.

The Memphis Airport handles millions of passengers a year. It is located in a naturally beautiful area just across the southeast of downtown Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Operated by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, this facility consistently ranks as one of the best airports in North America.

The airport covers an area of 3,900 acres and sits 104 meters above sea level at 35°02′33″N 089°58′36″W.

Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, among others, have flights to Memphis International Airport daily.

In 2000, over 12 million passengers used the airport, making it one of the busiest airports in the United States for total passenger traffic.

Thousands of passengers and tourists from Atlanta, Charlotte, North Carolina, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Washington arrive here every day.

There are transport options available for passengers arriving at MEM, including different parts of Tennessee and its neighboring border locations like North Carolina, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, in the south.

Aside from wheelchair-accessible transportation services and rental car services, there are taxis and limo services, hotel shuttle buses, and public transportation provided by the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA).

Getting to and from Memphis Airport

Car Rentals - There are several rental car companies at Memphis Airport which have desks in the Ground Transportation Area in Terminal B on the lower level (1 level below baggage reclaim) simply follow the "Rental Cars" signs.

Passengers with special needs can make arrangements with MATA at 901-274-6282.

Taxis - Taxi services are available from the Terminal B baggage claim area, operating from 6:00 am until an hour after the last flight arrives. Getting a cab is the quickest way to get from MEM to Downtown Memphis. More information about taxis to and from Memphis Airport.

Buses - There is a public bus stop (Bus No. 28) outside the baggage claim level of Terminal C. The MATA Bus sign will point passengers in the direction of the bus stop area. It is available seven days a week. Information about buses to and from Memphis Airport.

Private Transfers - Private transfers to and from Memphis Airport can be booked in advance to or from a specific locations in Memphis and the surrounding area.

Parking - Memphis Airport is well served with both long and short-term parking facilities. See more about parking a car at Memphis Airport.

Alternatively, tourists may choose to stay for a day around MEM before proceeding to their next destination.

Passengers with prior hotel reservations may take a hotel shuttle bus near the exit area from the baggage claim area.

Some of the best hotels close to the airport are Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Memphis, and Clarion Hotel & Suites Conference Center Memphis Airport. See more information about hotels local to Memphis Airport.