LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
East Elmhurst, Queens
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"Don't forget your keys and have a great flight!"(193 Tips)
"Best places to grub: 5 Guys at D terminal, Crust in Delta Terminal"(81 Tips)
"Artichoke pizza in terminal c is the best evvvverrrrr!!!"(76 Tips)
"Angelina's (in Terminal B) has the best pizza!"(82 Tips)
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There's almost always delays here. But, if you have a Metrocard it's cheaper (free) to get to this airport using the Select Bus Service than having to take NJ Transit to Newark.
Bianca B.June 15, 2013This airport is a hidden gem! The people are friendly, and there is a biergarten and artichoke pizza in terminal C.
Coming in late night Friday or Saturday? Don't bother with the M-60. You'll wait 5 busses and get crammed in. Splurge on a cab or other mode for the night.
Probably the best of New York/New Jerseys three big airports, but still terrible. Bring your own fan, AC never works. Bring you own food. Non-existent dining options in C terminal
Delta has a great restaurant called CRUST near gate 1 - Best offering outside of JFK and JetBlue's T5 I have seen at an airport
BestDelegate bestdelegate.comOctober 7, 2010Heading to CMUNNY V this weekend? Take the NY Airport Service shuttle to Port Authority then take the 1 train uptown to 116th. (or the 2/3 train to 96th & transfer to the 1 train for a faster ride)
If you can, try to fly out of Terminal A. It's the original terminal of the airport, super small, no lines at security, and Delta gives you free coffee!
DaniFebruary 25, 2013LaGuardia Airport was the first airport in the U.S. to be built on partially reclaimed land, which was also used in Tokyo and Hong Kong. LGA has outgrown its capacity, terminals feel a bit cramped.
Get here early! Traffic is awful- took me over an hour to go from Roosevelt Ave/74ave to the airport on the SBS bus.
If you have an Amex Platinum or above, check out the new Centurion Lounge. An oasis in what's otherwise a fairly sad airport.
Impressed with the level of service and cleanliness of the facilities 👏👏👏👏👏
Vivienne GucwaMay 18, 2014Forget about food and drinks if you are stuck in C. Just a minimal assortment of Hudson News and Annie's Pretzels (literally). People are an afterthought here.
Jeffrey-Ryan B.October 21, 2013This airport is the one in the New York area that is the most difficult to get to unless by car, taxi, private car service or shared ride can service
If you are in terminal B. choose the right side of the two security lines before the TSA. This feeds two scanning lines as opposed to just one!
Vivek GuptaNovember 3, 2013The coffee shop in the Terminal B food court is open 24hrs in case you need it.. but it's pricey - $4 for a bottle of water. Take the free shuttle to get between the terminals.
The rock playlist at delta gates C15 to C24 is surprisingly good. All day and all night.
Todd WrightMay 22, 2013If you're the "greatest city in the world" as you shamelessly claim, then upgrade one or both of your terrible airports! The Wright brothers had a better experience getting on and off a plane.- Brooklyn people...highly recommend avoiding Yellow Cabs for return home... Best to find local town car driver you like and reserve pickup at departure level (avoid lower level congestion)...home faste
WendyNovember 27, 2013American Airlines gates at Terminal B offer lots of plugs for necessary re-charge & meet ups! Nice people sharing outlets, too.
Foodandcrits CKDecember 3, 2014Good to be here , finally arrive , a big place with relatively large variety of facilities
Terminal c and d have good places to order food and drinks. Sit down by an iPad and order away.
My favorite thing about flying into and out of LGA are the post card views of Manhattan.
If you fly American - go downstairs - great healthy food store and a great baseball cap store. :-)
Terminal B is a hellhole vortex of rude a-holes, from normally-friendly Southwest check-in agents to security-line personnel and travelers who put their bags all over seats at the gate.
Yuka カストロ♡January 28, 2013Funny how I was reading that everything's always delayed at this place, and on my plane they just announced that we have to sit here to 30 minutes until we can make it into the gate. Fun times (｡-_-｡)
Cheryl MizellJune 25, 2013Be sure to inquire about how well the A/C works in the taxi BEFORE you take the ride. :-) P.S. It's gettin' hot in here.
It's the cheapest cab ride from most of NYC, but if you have a layover here make it a short one.
Daniel M.August 13, 2012If you're flying on Southwest, be advised they do not assign seats. Head directly toward the middle of the aircraft and grab an emergency exit row. This way you're guaranteed an aisle or window seat.
If for some reason, you're looking for United Club, it's actually outside the security line. (This airport has an odd layout.) Concourse C, behind the ticket counters.
This airport gets a bad rap but is the easiest to get in and out. There are super limited food and drink choices in American Airlines terminal.
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Always pick up your loved ones on the departure level. There are no bathrooms near the parking garage.
If your looking for some really solid cuisine, Auntie Annes has a great selection of pretzels that are guaranteed to make your LDLs increase.
While in NY, tune your radios to 92.3 NOW FM and hear me mix all your favorite party jams live every Mon-Fri at 9pm & Sat at 8pm!- Todd HamiltonApril 21, 2015One of the more unpleasant flying experiences that you can have, though there is an effort to modernize the antiquated terminals.
Terminal C does NOT have air conditioning. Unless a couple of large fans for a thousand people sounds like effective cooling to you, dress lightly and buy cold water once through security.
It never fails that the taxi stand outside the central terminal around the corner has no line while there are over 300 people waiting 350 ft away right outside the doors. Move your feet, sheep!
Pro tip: if C security is long you can go through D and take the shuttle (and vice versa). Leave yourself time but not so much time that you have to sit in the crappy terminals.
They have a better selection of cheaper flight offerings than at JFK, but that is about the only positive thing I can say.
Candace JaworskiJune 27, 2014Go to the 2nd cab line!! It really is only 350 FT away and you'll jump right in a taxi!
Meredith AAugust 21, 2011Good chance your flight will board close to on time...don't get too excited, be prepared to sit on the tarmac for awhile. This is one airport you definitely DON'T want to be one of the 1st to board.
Getting home by car service? Ask them to meet you at the departures. Instead of going downstairs walk straight out, less traffice, and parking police won't hassle them.
Apparently, TSA does strictly enforce that you go to through the security lines for your particular gate. So forget about meeting a friend who has a layover on a different airlines.
The m60 bus from manhattan is the best way to get here!!! Super fast and cheap
ShaneApril 30, 2014Hanging out at the Gate? Download Songza and drift away with an expertly curated playlist 💂
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"Dunkin Donuts self serve is great for grab and go. Coffee is hot and tasty & the muffins are fresh. (930am)"
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"Dunkin donuts is a good value. Coffee and egg croissants are my go to. Other options/stores....well, you pay more."
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"Best way to fly in and out of new york. It's like a small town airport (if that small town was mostly populated by rich business folks)."
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