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Louisiana Airports

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) west of downtown New Orleans.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Switchboard: +1 504 464 0831. Information desk: 504 464 2752.
Transfer to the city: There are taxicabs available on the lower level. 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. 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.
Facilities: Banks and business centres offer foreign money exchange, ATMs, travellers cheques 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.
Parking: Long and short-term parking options are available.
Website: www.flymsy.com

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