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The distance between Hancock International Airport and the city center is 7 miles. There is no means of public transportation going to the airport from the city center. However, you can reach the airport by taxi or sharing a ride. Airport shuttle service offered by hotels is another alternative. If you wish, you can rent a car in the city center and deliver it at the airport after your travel.

Taxi

You can find a taxi at every hour of the day in the city center. You can travel to the airport by paying approximately 20 dollars. The travel lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Car Rental        

There are the offices of the known car rental companies in the city center. You can reach Hancock International Airport by driving northward on the road l-81 N with the car you have rented.

Ride-Sharing

You can get to the airport with a more budget-friendly and comfortable transportation vehicle than taxi by sharing a ride by using Uber or similar applications that you will download on your mobile phone. There is also a parking area for these vehicles at the airport. You can easily reach Terminal B by crossing over this area.

Hotel Shuttle

Most of the hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for its guests. Furthermore, this service is generally free of charge. However, you should make a reservation in advance in order to benefit from this service.

Airport Information

Although Hancock International Airport is not a large airport, it offers all fundamental and necessary services for its guests. There are a great number of cafes, restaurants and stores at the airport. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the building. If you are travelling with your pet, you can use the private areas allocated for your valuable friend. There is also a private flight school at Hancock International Airport. In addition, there is live music in the main terminal of the airport especially during the winter season.

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.