Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is an airport located 11 miles away from downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. This international airport is the main commercial airport for southeast Louisiana, and it served more than 13 million passengers in 2018.
If you’re driving to MSY, type the following address into your phone mapping app or GPS device to get directions:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Airport Code: MSY
900 Airline Dr, Kenner, LA 70062, USA
Pickup Location / Where to meet your driver at New Orleans Airport?
Shared ride vans: Airport Shuttle New Orleans
Airport Shuttle desks are situated across from baggage claim areas 1, 5, 9, 11, and 12. There are the representatives that will help you purchase a shuttle ticket and find your driver.
Buses: JET & RTA
The shuttle bus stops are on the outer lanes of the second floor (outside the Concourse C Lobby Information Booth).
Rideshare
Pick-up locations may depend on the type of ride you request. After booking a ride, you will get the instructions on where to meet your driver at MSY.
Ground Transportation
If you’re flying to New Orleans, you will need a reliable airport transfer to get you to your destination or take you to some popular places in the area. There are countless transportation options available at MSY, including New Orleans Airport Shuttle, Rideshare, Taxis, Car & Limo Service, MSY Car Rental, and Public Transportation.
In order to help you save a lot of time and money, we’ve listed all available airport transportation options and their rates below.
New Orleans Airport Shuttle
Looking for a dependable airport transfer that won’t cost a fortune? A New Orleans Airport shuttle is one of the best options. We found the best shuttle transportation provider in the city that can take you to your accommodation or some other place in the city, such as Jackson Square, the National WWII Museum, Audubon Aquarium, and French Quarter or Bourbon Street if you want to experience the vibrant nightlife of the city.
Airport Shuttle New Orleans is actually the official shuttle operating to and from MSY. Whether you need a ride from New Orleans Airport to downtown, a hotel, or some other city destination, they can take you there. There is a special rate for groups and a service for disabled people as well.
Their one-way rate for adults (and children over 6) is $24, which includes 3 bags per passenger.
The shuttle departs approximately every 30 minutes and can take you to any of the following locations:
- Uptown/Downtown Hotels
- French Quarter Hotels
- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Superdome
- Schools / Universities
- Cruise Ship Terminals
Where is their shuttle pick-up location at MSY?
You can find Airport Shuttle desks across from baggage claim areas 1, 5, 9, 11, and 12. Their representatives will give you further assistance.
Book your shuttle ride online or call one of the following numbers if you have additional questions:
- 504-522-3500
- 866-596-2699
NOLA Airport Shuttle provides safe transportation to and from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you’re traveling by yourself, their rate will be the same as with other airport shuttles. However, if you’re traveling with several friends or family members, you will get a lower price.
NOLA Shuttle will take you from MSY to any destination in the city for the following prices:
- $24 - 1 passenger
- $18 per person - 2 passengers
- $16 per person - 3-6 people
- $15 per person - 7 or more people
Where is the NOLA Shuttle pick-up airport location at MSY?
Go to the lower level, out the door, and then cross the first and second lanes towards the Transportation Center, under the airport parking garage. You will meet your driver there.
If you have any question, call 504-377-8146 or send an e-mail at nolashuttle@gmail.com.
Super Shuttle New Orleans is another great transfer option for airport passengers to and from MSY. They offer various services to fit any of your needs - there are cheap shared rides, direct non-stop rides, and private cars through ExecuCar. Set your priorities and pick a ride that will safely take you to your destination.
Check out the list below to discover their rates from New Orleans Airport to French Quarter and several other destinations:
If you download the application and create a Super Shuttle account, you can get a Super Shuttle discount code. For more information, feel free to call 800-258-3826.
Hotel Shuttles
If you still haven’t found a New Orleans hotel that meets your requirements, we can help you discover the best ones in the area that offer airport shuttles. Look at the list below to find top rated hotels with that can provide you with complimentary shuttle services. Some of them also have an outdoor pool, valet parking, and more great services.
Call the hotel of your choice before your flight to confirm and book this shuttle in advance.
Rideshare
App-Based transportation companies are a very popular option because they usually offer very competitive rates, sometimes even cheaper than airport shuttles. However, that is not the case in New Orleans. Uber and Lyft are allowed to operate at MSY, but their rides are more expensive than any New Orleans Airport shuttle.
Nevertheless, we’ve listed their rates to a few destinations to give you a glimpse of their prices. Check them out below and compare with other transportation options.
Uber New Orleans Airport
- to downtown New Orleans: $37.12
- to Cruise Terminal: $37.12
- to Elmwood: $19.94
Lyft New Orleans Airport
- to downtown New Orleans: $32-36
- to Cruise Port: $30-35
- to Elmwood: $18-21
Airport Taxi Transfer
Taxi service is a convenient transfer option since it is faster than the airport shuttles, and it can even be cheaper if you’re traveling with at least two more people. To locate taxicab booths, go to the first level of the Terminal outside of Baggage Claim Belts 1 or 14. You can pay for your ride in cash or with a credit card.
- A taxi ride from New Orleans Airport to French Quarter or Central Business District for one passenger will cost $36. For 3 or more passengers, the rate can be as low as $15.
If you have more questions, you can ask one of the representatives at the booths.
Car & Limo Service
If you want to have more privacy or need a luxury vehicle for some special event with flat screen TVs and spacious interiors, A-Airport Limousine is the official limo company at New Orleans Airport. You can book your ride online or by calling them at 504-305-2450. They also have kiosks in the Baggage Claim area where you can get direct assistance.
- Their rates depend on the type of vehicle and the number of passengers, but you can get a comfortable ride from MSY to the downtown area for as low as $58 for 2 passengers.
Check out our list below to discover other reliable car or limousine companies in New Orleans and call any of them for more information about rates or locations:
MSY Car Rental
Another convenient solution is to rent a car at MSY Airport. That way, you can get to any destination in the area at your own pace. The Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC) at the airport is only a short walk away from the main airport terminal. You can find 9 rental companies there; their contact information is available in the following list:
Public Transportation / Mass Transit
If you don’t have lots of luggage and want to cut your costs, you can save a lot of money if you use public buses instead of any other airport transfer or New Orleans Airport shuttle. They are very cheap and safe transportation option.
The Jefferson Transit Authority and the Regional Transportation Authority offer 9 daily departures from New Orleans Airport to downtown New Orleans.
- The Express (E2) Bus operated by JET can get you to the downtown area within 50 minutes, and the regular bus ticket is $2.00.
- The Airport Express (202) Bus operated by RTA can also take you to the city center but for a little lower price - $1.50.
Greyhound can take you from New Orleans Airport to downtown, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette in their comfortable buses with complimentary WiFi. You can find out more about the schedules and where to purchase tickets if you click here or call 504-525-9371.
