New York JFK Airport

Its formal name is John F. Kennedy International Airport and it is recognized with the acronym JFK. It hosts more than 55 million passengers annually, making it the busiest airport in New York and the 13th most important in the United States.

Where is the airport located?

JFK Airport is located in the southeast of Manhattan Midtown in New York City, at exactly 19 km (12 miles) in Queens in Jamaica, a neighborhood recognized for its commercial and retail activities.

How many terminals does the Airport have?

Even though there are 8 numbered terminals, only 5 of them are currently operating since 2, 3, and 6 were closed.

  • T1: has 11 gates, there are 2 levels used for arrivals only and another level for departures and check-in area, meanwhile 4th level is where restaurants and retail stores are located.
  • T4: divided into 4 levels, one of them is used for ground transportation and arrivals, 2nd and 4th level is where all check-ins are serviced, and 3rd level is used for departures and has a shopping mall.
  • T5: also has 4 levels, and the first 2 are used for arrivals and baggage claim area, the 3rd one is for check-in and departures, and the 4th level is used for the AirTrain only.
  • T7: only has 3 levels, the first one is used for arrivals, ground transportation and AirTrain, the second one is where the check-in area is located, and the 3rd level is for departures.
  • T8: Its distribution is similar to the previous terminal, however, there is a 4th level used as a lounge area.

What is the distance from the airport to the center of Manhattan?

The distance between JFK Airport and Manhattan Midtown is 19 km (12 miles) to the southeast, more specifically in the Jamaica neighborhood, which is a part of the Queens district.

Which airline flies to and from New York JFK Airport?

There are over 85 airlines providing services at this airport, and 4 of them lead the flight destinations to national and international locations, these are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, and JetBlue.

Although there are also other recognized airlines like Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Caribbean Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, and more.

How to get to New York JFK Airport?

Because this airport is located in one of the most concurred cities in the world, there are plenty of transportation options for users to choose from:

  • Train: served by Jamaica Station, even though it is not located at the airport facilities the easiest way to get there is by taking the AirTrain. This type of transportation takes 20 min and departs every 15 min, its cost goes from $3 to $11 USD.
  • Subway: Howard Beach Line A and Sutphin Boulevard Line E, J and Z are the two ways of taking this transportation. Has departures every hour and lasts the same amount of time to get to the airport, the average cost is $3 USD.
  • Bus: This transportation arrives at Terminal 5, and departs every hour, taking around 40 min to get to the airport. Its average cost is $5 USD.
  • Taxi: is a service that is available 24/7 and takes about 20 min to arrive at the airport, however, this could change

How much does a taxi cost to and from Manhattan?

Because taxi is one of the most comfortable ways of transportation and it is also considered private, prices can increase up to $110 USD, although users can always buy pre-paid tickets in order to avoid surprises and maintain their budget.

What rental companies are available at New York JFK Airport?

Rental car services offer top safety measures, comfort, and a variety of vehicles and prices, these companies are available at the arrivals areas of each Terminal and are requested by phone. Some of the companies are Avis Budget, Europcar, Goldcar, Guerin, Hertz, and Sixt.

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Arrivals

TimeDateCarrierFlightOriginStatus
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05:17 PM 05:45 PM27 JulAFRAF 9914MANlanded
05:17 PM 05:45 PM27 JulKLMKL 4834MANlanded
05:17 PM 05:45 PM27 JulVIRVS 127MANlanded
05:17 PM 05:45 PM27 JulDALDL 5981MANlanded
05:21 PM 05:50 PM27 JulKLMKL 6036MXPlanded
05:21 PM 05:50 PM27 JulDALDL 185MXPlanded
05:21 PM 05:50 PM27 JulAFRAF 3632MXPlanded
05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulSASSK 3421PWMlanded
05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulEDV9E 5399PWMlanded
05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulAMXAM 3505PWMlanded
05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulDALDL 5399PWMlanded
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05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulKLMKL 6228PWMlanded
05:28 PM 04:36 PM27 JulKALKE 7489PWMlanded
05:29 PM 05:49 PM27 JulQTRQR 4024PLSlanded
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