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New Orleans Travel Guide

New Orleans, Louisiana — Airports

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