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International Airport
Jamaica, Queens
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"Have a safe flight every one and enjoy your trip..."(185 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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Sandro CamaraoJanuary 8, 2014Best way to get into the city is Air Train to Jamaica, then catch a LIRR train into Penn Station.
Chris IoannouDecember 9, 2016Was it the terminal I landed, was it the day, was it the crowded place, the time? I have no idea, but I failed thinking that JFK would be one of the best. Well, it's not. Disappointedly, it is not!
Johnny ChangFebruary 16, 2013Use the free air train to get between terminals. T4 has USB ports for charging at gates
Sebastian FiedlerDecember 20, 2013Have some time to kill at JFK? Check out AA Terminal 8 - decent food options and lots of power outlets to charge your phone/tablet/laptop.
Better your life by buying a one-way ticket out of this piss and poverty ridden city.
Sergey ADecember 24, 2012Be extra nice to the TSA agents for a more thorough pat down ;) they don't mind )))
Come early as the security clearance takes a lot of time
morning flights on Sunday have quick check-in & security lines but you might have to share some coffee with TSA they weren't too friendly.
Chris AbateFebruary 5, 2010The Virgin America terminal (didn't even notice what terminal # it is) is amazing! So nice to be at a New York airport that is brand new! Amazing restaurants an shopping!
Derek MontgomeryAugust 28, 2012If you have to stay overnight in the jetblue terminal for your flight go find gate 14.... Best place to sleep.
If flying American, schedule an extra 10 minutes on arrival to get out!
Rick HowardDecember 1, 2013JFK is as overused and abused as you've heard: be prepared for a less than ideal experience.
JetBlue terminal is the best. Wifi and lots of food options.
Book a car service BEFORE you land. Its not that much more expensive to get to Manhattan. The taxi line at certain times can be brutal.
Odin Hørthe OmdalJune 20, 2013Have a transfer but not long enough for city? There's a small grass island in the car park right outside the Delta terminal.
Need to regulate your senses? -> Sensory Room right in front of the Centurion/Amex Lounge <- JFK airport, terminal 4- after Rx, go to your left
Ariel HermanMay 28, 2017International connections are difficult. Lots of runway traffic. Long security lines. Terminals not connected behind security. Some terminals have better food/amenities than others.
IvannaNovember 26, 2010Free wifi in the sky club lounge, when u get the prompt site, scroll down till u see skyclub members and hit visitor for free wifi.
Flat rate to cab here but very slow since there is a lot of traffic. Leave 4 hours before your flight if your flights on a Friday evening!!
Surprised by the efficiency of the baggage handlers at JFK. MIA int'l airport people should spend some time here to learn how not to keep travelers waiting for an hour or more to collect bags.
- Autumn RayneSeptember 24, 2016Busy airport but always so much better than LaGuardia to maneuver around
Ani JohnsonJuly 13, 2013Plan at least an extra half hour to ride the bus between B and C concourses and bring an umbrella. Bus transfer is not covered bNot efficient transfer service for Delta customers.
zachary bonenbergerJanuary 10, 2011anyone in terminal 7, near gate 23, check out "croque madam". u can place a food or drink order on the iPad at your seat and have it delivered + USB and 110v charging! fantastic!
TSA Pre-Check is the best thing that ever happened to airport security. Left everything in my bags, kept all my clothes on. Awesome!
Logan SchmidAugust 10, 2015Visiting Terminal 7 is like taking a trip back to an era of even crappier air travel
If you're headed Brooklyn, take the LIRR to Atlantic (Airtrain to Jamaica first). Cheap and comfy!
MatthijsOctober 25, 2014The free wifi won't work for foreign travelers, the app from the sponsor usually isn't available for you.
John DowlingJune 21, 2023Ground transportation is still a mess. Be prepared to do a lot of walking after you land
Don't go upstairs to the checkin at terminal 4. There is a less frequented check in on the main level
Terminal 4 security tends to be faster and more organized than terminal 2.
Cell phone parking lot is FREE and convenient place to park and wait for arriving flight
Nadine PasterczykSeptember 16, 2016If you're waiting for someone they have a lot of convenient spots to pull into.
No good free WIFI. Got connected to BOINGO for a free 30min but got disconnected after a few seconds and when I was able to access it again, it said my minutes are over.
Abdullah AlsuliemanDecember 8, 2017Make sure you get there at least three hours before boarding time.- Best way to get here is by the Air Train. No traffic and cheap.
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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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