Closest Airport to New Orleans

Closest Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Total Distance:

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to the center of New Orleans is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers).

Travel Time:

Depending on traffic conditions, it takes around 25 minutes to travel from the airport to the center of New Orleans.

Route Guide:

• Exit the airport and take I-10 E towards downtown New Orleans.
• Take exit 235A toward Canal St/Superdome.
• Keep right at the fork and follow the signs for Superdome.
• Merge onto Cleveland Ave.
• Turn right onto S Claiborne Ave.
• Turn left onto Canal St.
• Continue on Canal St. until you reach the destination in the center of New Orleans.