Skip taxi lines and step straight from plane to hotel with a private arrival transfer from MSY. This door-to-door service tracks flights, handles luggage and navigates local traffic so you can reach downtown New Orleans efficiently.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the plane into a humid breeze that seems to push the city toward you — warm air carrying faint brass notes and the river's reach. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International sits on reclaimed marsh; taxis, rental shuttles, and private cars line the curb while a driver waits with a name sign, ready to move you from runway to room.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
20–45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking between terminal and vehicle
Wildlife
History
The airport sits on land reclaimed from marshes in the 1940s; New Orleans developed as a port where the Mississippi meets the Gulf, shaping its multicultural architecture and commerce.
Conservation
The surrounding wetlands are sensitive to development and sea-level rise; reducing idling time and choosing shared legs of a trip helps lower local emissions.
Reserve your spot on the New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Transfer today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm terminal and flight number
Provide your airline, flight number and terminal on booking so the driver can track real-time changes and meet you at the correct curbside.
Declare bulky luggage
Notify the operator of oversized items or sports gear in advance to ensure the vehicle assigned has adequate space and fittings.
Expect humidity and short delays
Summer storms can slow ground traffic; allow extra time if you have an early reservation or tight schedule after arrival.
Request child seats ahead of time
Child and infant seats are available on request but must be booked in advance to guarantee availability.
Mobile phone with booking confirmation
Driver will contact you and a digital confirmation speeds pickup and communication.
Light, wheeled luggage
Wheeled bags streamline loading and unloading and fit most vehicle cargo areas.
Weather-ready layer or rain jacket
Afternoons can bring sudden showers — a compact rain layer keeps you comfortable moving from curb to car.
summer
Personal ID and payment card
Drivers may verify identity on arrival and some extras (tolls, gratuity) are handled in-car.