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Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1481 Km

Transportation to Airport from Pittsburgh City Center

Allegheny County Airport

There are three options in Pittsburgh to get to the airport: rental cars, taxis or buses that are the single public transport option.

Taxi

Due to the fact that the airport is located at a distance from the center of the city and public transportation vehicles operate at certain hours and not working at nights, taxis are the most perfect alternative in terms of reliability and timing. The journey to the airport takes about 45 minutes by taxi.

Bus

Transportation to the airport by bus takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 and a half hours depending on traffic intensity. The buses in Pittsburgh, whose schedules differ in weekdays and weekends, work until 24:25 at night. For those who fly in the morning, the first ride is at 05:55 in the morning.

Car Rental

Those who want to drive in Pittsburgh's traffic can easily rent a car from the rental companies and deliver these vehicles to the company's staff at the airport.

Airport Information

The Pittsburgh Airport, which is a decent airport, is also dazzling with its facilities. At the airport, which has two multi-storey terminal buildings, all passengers can use the high-speed wireless internet free of charge. The airport, which hosts artistic exhibition spaces, also has a maintenance room for the mothers, as well as meeting rooms for business travelers. At the terminals where Citizen's, PNC and First National ATMs are located, there are different possibilities ranging from playgrounds for children to special adult massage and spa halls.

Situated very close to the terminal buildings, the Hyatt Regency Hotel is an ideal place for passengers who need to stay before and after the flight. All the passengers can benefit from the hotel where there are many options such as sauna, pool, restaurant, bar and fitness room. One of the alternatives that allow passengers to have a good and enjoyable time during the long wait times at the airport is the shopping malls and the eating and drinking places.

Among the stores you can shop at the airport are Armani Jeans, Best Buy Express, Bottega dei Sapori, Birghton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Brookstone, Collezioni, Creative Kidstuff, Desigual, Erwin Pearl, FlyBy Sports, Furla, GNC, Hudson Booksellers, Hugo Boss, InMotion, Johnston & Murphy, Lacoste, Metalsmiths Sterling , Nine West, Pandora, Paradies Travel Mart, Knickers, Radio Road, Sportzburgh, Sunglass Hut, Tumi, XpressSpa and Zozo.

Among the places where you can eat and drink are Baron Symz, Burgh Sportz Bar, City of Bridges Cafe, TGI Friday's, Martini, Vino Volo, Quaker Steak & Lube, Auntine Anne's, Bottega dei Sapori, Bruegger's Bagels, Cinnabon, Currito, Green Beans Coffee, Mayorga Coffee, McDonalds, Nature's Kitchen, Pinkbery, Rice & Noddle, Villa Italian Kitchen and Starbucks.


Pittsburgh International Airport

There are three transportation options to Pittsburgh International Airport: taxis, buses, which is the only mode of public transportation available, and car rental.

Taxi

As the city centre is a considerable distance from the airport, and late-night public transportation is not available, taxis are the fastest and most reliable mode of transportation. The travel duration from downtown Pittsburgh to the airport with a taxi is approximately 45 minutes.

Bus

Considering traffic, travel from the city centre to the airport with a bus varies from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Bus departure times vary between weekdays and weekends. The buses usually operate from 05.50 until 00.25.

Car Rental

You can rent a vehicle if you would like to get into the mix of Pittsburgh’s traffic. Due to the presence of many car rental companies in the airport and city centre, hiring a vehicle is easy. You can return your car rental to a company representative at the airport.

Airport Information

Pittsburgh International Airport, with its two multi-storey terminal buildings, is worthy of the city. All passengers can take advantage of the free and fast wireless internet available. Art exhibitions can be found in certain sections of the airport, as well as rooms designed for mothers with infants, and meeting rooms for business travellers. Furthermore, the airport is equipped with Citizen’s, PNC, and First National ATM machines. Games rooms for children and the private spa and massage centres that help relieve travel fatigue for adults, are some of the facilities available at the airport.  

With its proximity to the terminal, the Hyatt Regency hotel is an ideal accommodation option for travellers before and after a flight. Travellers can enjoy the leisure facilities on offer at the Hyatt Regency, which include a sauna, swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurants, and bars.

Travellers awaiting their flight can enjoy the shopping and dining experience at Pittsburgh International Airport.  

Armani Jeans, Best Buy Express, Bottega dei Sapori, Birghton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Brookstone, Collezioni, Creative Kidstuff, Desigual, Erwin Pearl, FlyBy Sports, Furla, GNC, Hudson Booksellers, Hugo Boss, InMotion, Johnston&Murphy, Lacoste, Metalsmiths Sterling, Nine West, Pandora, Paradies Travel Mart, Knickers, Radio Road, Sportzburgh, Sunglass Hut, Tumi, XpressSpa and Zozo are among the stores that travellers can shop at.

For a good dining experience, travellers can eat and drink at several restaurants and cafes, including: Bar Symon, Burgh Sportz Bar, City of Bridges Cafe, TGI Friday's, Martini, Vino Volo, Quaker Steak&Lube, Auntine Anne's, Boar's Head Cafe, Bottega dei Sapori, Bruegger's Bagels, Cinnabon, Currito, Green Beans Coffee, Mayorga Coffee, McDonalds, Nature's Kitchen, Pinkbery, Rice&Noddle, Villa Italian Kitchen and Starbucks.

Transportation to New Orleans City Center from Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

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.

Weather in New Orleans

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 13ºC - Max 18ºC
ThursdayMin 14ºC - Max 22ºC
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 27ºC
SaturdayMin 19ºC - Max 27ºC
SundayMin 17ºC - Max 21ºC

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