Rideshare to the French Quarter and Bourbon Street takes about 20–25 minutes from MSY — very accessible for a longer layover.
Things to do at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportMSY
At the airport
Things to do in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport opened a new terminal in 2019 — one of the most architecturally distinctive modern airport buildings in the US. Local New Orleans dining concepts like Emeril's Table, Café du Monde beignets, and Abita Beer are all represented airside. The Passenger Rail Program (Union Passenger Terminal) does not directly serve the airport — rideshare to the French Quarter takes about 20 minutes.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- The airport's New Orleans-themed dining is a genuine preview of the local food scene — try the beignets or a po'boy before your flight.
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Browse lounges at MSY
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.