By Air

Memphis International Airport (MEM) (2491 Winchester Rd. 901/922-8000. www.mscaa.com), 9 miles southeast of downtown, is served by most major airlines and is a hub for Northwest Airlines.

Some sample flying times are: from New York (2 1/2 hours), London (10 hours).

Carriers

American (800/433-7300).

Continental Express (800/525-0280).

Delta (800/221-1212).

Midway (800/446-4392).

Northwest (800/225-2525).

United (800/241-6522).

US Airways (800/428-4322).

From the U.K.

American (0345/789-789).

British Airways (0345/222-111).

Delta (0800/414-767).

United (0800/888-555).

Virgin Atlantic (01293/747-747).

Transfers Between the Airport & Town

By Car

Driving time to downtown is about 15 minutes via I-240 northwest.

By Taxi

Cab fare to downtown runs about $20 plus tip.

Yellow Cab (901/577-7700).