Louisiana Travel Guide

New Orleans International

Airport Code

MSY

Full Airport Name

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Location

The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) west of downtown New Orleans.

Time Zone

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Phone Number

Switchboard: +1 504 464 0831. Information desk: 504 464 2752.

Ground Transport

The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) stop is on the second level of the Airport, near the Delta counter. Tickets to the city cost $1.10. The Airport Shuttle offers a service to/from the hotels throughout the Metropolitan area. The Airport Shuttle booths are open in the baggage claim area for local transportation. They are also providing transportation to/from all of Southeast Louisiana as well as the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Reservations are needed for these types of transport. Please call 1 866 596 2699 or (504) 522 3500 between 9am and 6pm for information and reservations.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are situated on the lower level of the airport and include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

There are taxicabs available on the lower level outside the baggage claim zone. For one to two persons it costs approximately $28 from the airport to the CBD, for three or more passengers it costs $12 per passenger. Journey time is 30 minutes, dependent on traffic. For queries call the Taxi Bureau on (504) 565-6272.

Airport Facilities

Banks and business centers offer foreign money exchange, ATMs, travelers checks and a host of other banking and business services. Internet access is available, as well as tax-free shopping, gift shops, a post office, advance baggage check-in, and a visitor information service. Facilities for the disabled are good. There are restaurants on Concourses A, B, D and in the main ticket lobby, while snacks are available on Concourse C.

Car Parking

Long and short-term parking options are available.

Website

www.flymsy.com