How to Fly to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is a massive party that takes place in New Orleans every February. Thousands of people from around the world head to the city's French Quarter to celebrate life with fellow party goers. In order to reach New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras, you need to make arrangements early to fly into the city. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase airfare with multiple layovers in order to take advantage of regional airports around New Orleans. There are major international airports in Dallas and Atlanta that are used as a refueling place for flights all over the country. This airfare will be hundreds of dollars cheaper than a direct flight.
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Head to the airport shuttle depot in the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after you get your bags. There are shuttles running on the half hour from the lower level of the airport. Prepare to spend a significant amount of money if traveling to Mardi Gras with several friends or family members.
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Take a taxi from the New Orleans airport to the Amtrak station just west of the city. There is no direct connection between the station and the airport so a short taxi drive is necessary. Tickets with Amtrak are relatively inexpensive and you do not have to worry about parking during Mardi Gras.
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Use the E-2 bus line through the Jefferson Parish transit system to reach downtown New Orleans from the airport. Before you fly into New Orleans, map out times and fares for your group on the E-2 line.
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Budget some money during your Mardi Gras trip to fly by helicopter to the Downtown Helipad. There are charter helicopter flights available to the Louisiana Super Dome for groups interested in an aerial view of the city. Pool money with fellow travelers to cut down on the total price of the flight.
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Maintain enough space in your luggage to bring back souvenirs and trinkets from Mardi Gras. As you move from parade to parade, you will grab dozens of beads and other collectibles from passing floats. A good way to save space is to place a small box in your luggage devoted to these souvenirs.
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Tips & Warnings
Schedule a flight into Houston to avoid the heavy traffic of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport facilitates flights from all over the world by dozens of carriers. The airport is located within hours of New Orleans and is easily accessible by interstate highway.
