- ✈️ MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl) — ~15 miles from Julia Street Terminal; ~25–35 min by rideshare; direct flights from most major US cities
- 🎷 Best area to stay: French Quarter or Warehouse District — ~35 min rideshare from MSY, walking distance to the terminal, the full NOLA experience
- 🏨 Closer to airport: Metairie area hotels near MSY — quicker arrival, ~25 min to the terminal, but miss the New Orleans vibe
- 🍤 Night before: Frenchmen Street for jazz, dinner at Peche or Cochon, beignets and café au lait before bed
- 💡 Tip: New Orleans is one of those cities where you genuinely wish you'd stayed an extra day — arrive two nights before if you can
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