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As there is no direct underground line to the airport which in the north of the city, buses are the only means of public transport to get to the airport. You can also prefer taking a taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

You can be at the airport in half an hour thanks to the taxis which you can easily reach 24 hours in the whole city. Because of the extreme heat in the city and the only means of transportation being buses, taxis are a preferred option due to their comfort and speed.

Bus

Buses allow passengers to travel from the city center to the airport in different time zones. You can easily get to the airport by preferring one of the buses number 2101, 2145, 1001 and 924. You do not need tickets for buses. You can pay in cash on the bus.

Car Rental

You can easily rent a car in Rio de Janeiro and make a comfortable journey to the airport. You can find car rental companies online and contact them in advance. Car rental companies bring the car up to the point you want and deliver it to you there.

Airport Information

Rio de Janeiro Airport, based on an enormous island, is also attracting attention with its service buildings.

Many restaurants, such as 365 Deli, Air Point, Astoio Kilo, Batata Inglesa, Cafe Aviador, Cafe Palheta, Caso de Pao de Queijo, Demoiselle, Galeao Coffe Shop, Hallah and Havanna, serve the unique tastes of Brazilian cuisine and world cuisine at the airport.

Shops like AMP Tshirt Store, Brasil Carioca Sport Souvenirs, Brasil Rio, Britt Shop, Carioqueria and Chilli Beans serve passengers all day long.

Banks, post office, health center and pharmacy are among other services you can make benefit at the airport. There is also a hotel that offers accommodation services to passengers.

You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.  

Taxi

There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.

Car Rental

There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.

Bus

If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.

Limousine

If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.