Which airport should I fly into for Metairie?

For long-haul and international flights, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the main gateway near Metairie. The closest airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Metairie?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Metairie?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Metairie

The closest airports to Metairie, Louisiana: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Metairie, Louisiana is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MSY	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportNew Orleans, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
NEW	Lakefront AirportNew Orleans, United States	9 mi / 14 km	29 min	Regional
HUM	Houma Terrebonne AirportHouma, United States	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	Regional
BXA	George R Carr Memorial Air FieldBogalusa, United States	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
BTR	Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan FieldBaton Rouge, United States	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
GPT	Gulfport Biloxi International AirportGulfport, United States	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	International
PTN	Harry P Williams Memorial AirportPatterson, United States	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	Regional
MCB	Mc Comb/Pike County/John E Lewis FieldMc Comb, United States	85 mi / 136 km	1 hr 58 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Metairie. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MSY.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MSY saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Metairie is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.