JFK New York JFK airport guide
JFK
New York JFK
New York, United States
International gateway. 6 terminals. AirTrain connects them all.
Getting from JFK to New York
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirTrain + LIRR/Subway | $8.50 + $5 LIRR or $2.90 subway | 45-75 min | AirTrain to Jamaica → LIRR to Penn Station (fastest) or A-train to Manhattan. |
| Yellow Cab (flat rate) | $70 + tolls/tip = $90 | 45-90 min | Flat $70 to Manhattan + toll + tip. |
| Uber/Lyft | $50-90 | 45-90 min | Surge during rush hour. |
| NYC Express Bus | $20 | 60-90 min | Direct to midtown. |
Lounges
- Delta One Lounge
- AmEx Centurion (T4)
- Etihad Premium Lounge
- Wingtips JFK
- Priority Pass: 7 lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. T4 + T8 have good food. T5 (jetBlue) has restaurants too.
8h layover
AirTrain + LIRR to Penn Station ($14) → quick Manhattan visit. Back 3.5h ahead. Tight.
12h layover
Full Manhattan afternoon. TWA Hotel (in old TWA terminal) for nap is iconic.
Wifi & connectivity
Free unlimited 'BoingoHotspot'. Reliable.
Sleep + rest options
TWA Hotel airside-ish (iconic mid-century). Renaissance JFK connected. Sleep pods at T4.
⚠ Important gotcha
AirTrain inside-airport is free; outside airport is $8.50. Crowded at rush hour.