Travel tips, parking guides, and more
CATSA wait times at Calgary Airport (YYC) run 10–25 minutes off-peak and 45+ minutes during morning rush. This guide covers real-time tracking, checkpoint locations, and the new CT X-ray screening setup.
The MSY terminal map is a single-building layout with two levels and three concourses. All airlines, gates, and ground transport are in one place. Parking starts at $8.95/day.
MSY TSA wait times average 15–25 minutes off-peak and up to 60 minutes during peak hours. Here's how to plan your full door-to-gate timeline at Louis Armstrong Airport.
YYC US preclearance lets you clear U.S. customs in Calgary before you fly. Learn how it works, where it is in the terminal, what documents you need, and how to plan your parking.
Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours for international or U.S. pre-clearance flights at YYC. Off-site parking users should add 20-30 minutes extra.
Arrive 2 hours before domestic MSY flights, 3 hours for international. Add parking shuttle time — Economy Garage adds 20–30 minutes. Full timeline and tips inside.
The MSY rideshare pickup location is at the Ground Transportation Center, Baggage Claim Doors 1–5. Fares to downtown New Orleans run $25–$45. Here's exactly how to find it.
Calgary Airport Bus Route 500 connects downtown Calgary to YYC in 45–60 min for around C$3.60 — here's everything on fares, stops, times, and when driving makes more sense.
Hotel shuttles at MSY pick up at the Ground Transportation Center (Doors 1–5). The Hilton New Orleans Airport offers a free 24/7 shuttle every 15 minutes. Off-site hotel parking starts at $8.95/day.
The YYC Uber pickup location is on the Arrivals level — Doors 3 and 12 for domestic, Doors 15 and 17 for international. Full 2026 guide to doors, fares, fees, and alternatives.
The MSY taxi fare to French Quarter is a flat $36 for 1-2 passengers, regulated by the New Orleans Aviation Board. Groups of 3+ pay $15 per person. Here's the full 2026 cost breakdown.
YYC hotel shuttle pickup at Calgary Airport is free for guests. Pick up at Bus Bay 17 (domestic) or Bus Bay 37 (international). Hotels from C$8.35/day on Triply.