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International Airport
Jamaica, Queens
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"Have a safe flight every one and enjoy your trip..."(186 Tips)
"Salad bar in JetBlue terminal 5 is awesome!!!"(78 Tips)
"AirTrain is the best and fastest to get around terminal and the city"(80 Tips)
"The best place at JFK - the Sky Deck at new Delta Terminal 4"(48 Tips)
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Come on! Take the Subway !!! Bloomberg cleaned and have it working Amazing! Save the 80$ and do something different.! Faster, Cheaper, and no Traffic Jam!
Terminal 5 is great ! The concessions are way better here than many of the other terminals I have been.
By far my pick for flying in and out of NYC, especially if you live in parts of Brooklyn not called Williamsburg.
The airport is tolerable if you get here 3 hours before your flight with no sense of rush of the lines will make you lose your mind.
JoshMarch 29, 2014Shake Shack at Gate B36 opens at 6 AM and has a mean Bacon, Egg & Cheese. They also sell alc at this time. Just sayin'
If you are taking a cab into Manhattan, there is a flat rate of $45 from JFK to any point in Manhattan. Tolls and tip are extra, as are a $0.50 (50 cent) surcharge for using the trunk space.
J BJanuary 28, 2018Make sure you know what terminal your airline flies out of as getting between terminals can be a severe hassle!
Naily GApril 29, 2016Big and busy airport. Make a reservation for a town car with driver it's cheaper then a taxiride to the city
Marie La RueJanuary 27, 2019Somewhat efficient airport given its size. Long customs lines can be nightmarish if you’re a foreigner. JetBlue terminal has a nice layout and decent food options. Convenient access through Air Train.
If you are really in a hurry to get to Manhattan, take the subway
Ian StreverJuly 10, 2017Very connected- the Delta terminal was state of the art, and smaller than I was expecting.
Paul BruggerMay 27, 2013Tweet @Flightstatus your flight number and receive real-time flight information directly to you via Twitter
Robert HendersonJuly 30, 2018The queues before heading through the security searches can quite often be a bit intimidating and time consuming. Leave plenty time for this major obstacle.
Mary McPartlandJune 26, 2014$10 extra speed on Jet Blue, gets you through 45min security lines in less than a minute. Worth every penny!
Love flying Alaska Terminal 7, never busy, zip right thru.
Jan BultinckApril 4, 2013Get to a Xpress Spa if you're waiting for a transfer. Stress massage or neck and back massage to rub those air miles away and do the last stretch of your journey in top shape.
Don Jon RodriguezAugust 11, 2014#PR it's sad sad sad day when Dominicans vaca in PR. I'm glad to be going on a #vacation finally well needed haven't been on one in 2yrs ..... #Isladeverde #JFK
Be sure to stand on the right on the moving walkways, some of us might be in a hurry to catch a flight.
CAPANOGLUFebruary 7, 2011Green parking: terminals1,2,3 blue: 4 yellow: 5,6 orange: 7 red: 8,9. Daily parking rates: 3$ for first half hour, 6$ for up 1hour,3$ for each additional half hour, up to $33 max. each 24 hour period.
Apply for Global Entry it makes getting though the security lines at TSA a breeze
Victor RodriguezAugust 26, 2014Global Entry is a life saver if you travel internationally a lot. Leave plenty of time between flight if coming in country through JFK
Marian PaulJuly 30, 2011How to have FREE Internet access from iPhone ? Select boingo, open safari, start dl the app to pay for 2$, quit quickly ! Here we go ! Free for some minutes. Then repeat the operation !!
Very easily navigable; long walks be sure to add more time for the train to the rental car place
Chasing NationsFebruary 16, 2015Awesome food options, Jamba Juice, Philly Cheesesteak, Baked by Melissa.
Easiest & cheapest way to get into the city: Airtrain to Jamaica, then LIRR to either to Penn Station (Manhattan) or Atlantic Terminal. Fast, cheap and no cabbie will rip you off
Wear comfy shoes. This airport makes you walk 3 miles to and from your terminal. #Fail
Pro-tip for Terminal 4: Shake Shack has better coffee and breakfast sandwiches than Peet's (and everyone else here)- 1. 4sq. and "Check In"2. Get your bags3. If you know your way.. get the Subway.. easy, faster, cheaper.4. (if #3 is No.. then) grab a Cab.5. Hit NYC and your Hotel6. Visa… (have it?) no? then...
Liliane OpsomerApril 27, 2011The brand new INFO center of Brussels has a wealth of information and is a great meeting point. When exiting customs, turn right and find the office opposite the Java Cafe
Want less stress? Only carry on what you can fit under the seat, especially if you are checking luggage anyway. This way you can relax and watch the masses board. You can then just stroll onin and
Robert AJune 28, 2019I’ve been here and each time all is really fast! Ya better have your Plan to move before leave the plane
Headed to the city? Take the NYCAirporter bus. Departs every 30 min to various locations for $16. Free wifi aboard too.
Shannon MooreAugust 1, 2013So, if you ever find yourself penniless at JFK, go to the Travelex stations in terminal 3, 7 or 8 and a loved one can wire you cash immediatly..... phew.
If you ask 3 random New Yorkers for help/directions and they dont help you, well then obviously your name is Peter.
Picking up passengers at JFK? Make a plan so that they give you a call when they've picked up their luggage. Park, at no charge, at the Cell Phone Lot. It's only about 4 minutes from all terminals!- If flying Delta to LAX, LHR and SFO, check in at Terminal 2 with the Business Elite, First/Business Class, and Medallion people. Better than elbowing with the masses at Terminal 3.
Julien G.October 9, 2013The Delta terminal (terminal 4) is nice. Much bigger and better than Cathy Pacific's terminal 7.
Jet Blue Terminal 5 - Love the free WiFi, and check out the comfy lounge chairs at the end of the gates (ie by gates 14&15)
Sean McKenzieSeptember 14, 2014The food options at the Jet Blue terminal could be better. The Boars Head sandwich spot made it a loooooong trip for the guy sitting next to me - haha
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Ihor KostivFebruary 17, 2022At the terminal 1 after security there is no much choice of food, make sure you have your favorites in advance (assuming it will pass security)
Frequent travelers beware! Delta T4 TSA Pre-check is anything but fast. Babies, the elderly, and people who have never flown before all seem to find their way into this line. Leave plenty of time!!- The Sapphire Bar beside gates 9 & 10 in Terminal 7 is a real hidden gem at JFK - super quiet, comfy and full of great gin!
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 9, 2017T4 has the best food options for sure. Shake Shack might have saved my life a few times.
Freddy DeTomatoJanuary 21, 2015Free WiFi...just I expected more for such a big airport...AA check in is a nightmare but good thing is that for only 7$ you can arrive to the center via metro and airtrain JFK! not a bad price really!
JFK is incredibly outdated for handicapped or people with heavy luggage. Welcome to NYC - now carry those bags down the steps and walk a mile to baggage claim!
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK Expy (Van Wyck Expy)
Queens, NY 11430
United States
Queens, NY 11430
United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport is the primary international airport serving New York City. It is the busiest international air passenger gateway into North America, the 14th-busiest airport in the world, and the sixth-busiest airport in the United States.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(718) 244-4444
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Free & Paid
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