Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at MSY Airport

  Overnight layover guide: sleeping options in the public area and the boarding area

Spending the Night at the Airport

The terminal building at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making overnight stays possible during lengthy delays or before early morning departures.

Rest Areas

When TSA security checkpoints close for the night following the final scheduled flight (reopening at approximately 4:00 am), passengers without access to the sterile airside concourses must remain in the public landside areas on Level 1 or Level 3. Seating is available in the baggage claim hall and ticketing lobbies. Packing warm layers or a light blanket is recommended, as the terminal's air conditioning can feel chilly overnight.

Security and Safety

The premises are continuously patrolled by the MSY Airport Police Department and monitored by security cameras, providing a secure setting for overnight travelers.

Overnight Food and Drinks

Restaurants, bars, and coffee stands close overnight. Passengers needing snacks or drinks can use 24-hour automated vending machines distributed across the terminal.

Restrooms and Showers

Public restrooms are open around the clock throughout the facility. There are no free public shower facilities; private shower suites are available exclusively inside The Club MSY during regular lounge operating hours.

24-Hour Services

Free Wi-Fi access, ATMs, private nursing rooms, and pet relief stations remain accessible 24 hours a day.

 Hotels

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods directly inside the terminal building.

Hotels with Courtesy Airport Shuttles

Several accommodations along the Kenner and Metairie commercial corridor provide complimentary guest shuttles. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off take place at the Ground Transportation Center, located outside Level 1 (Baggage Claim, Doors 1 to 5).

Nearby Hotels

• Hilton New Orleans Airport (1.3 km / 0.8 miles from terminal)
• Home2 Suites By Hilton Kenner New Orleans Arpt (1.6 km / 1 mile)
• Holiday Inn - New Orleans Airport North (1.7 km / 1 mile)
• Comfort Inn & Suites New Orleans Airport North (1.7 km / 1 mile)
• La Quinta by Wyndham New Orleans Airport (1.9 km / 1.2 miles)