John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
International Airport
Jamaica, Queens
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"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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Bloomberg TelevisionJuly 19, 2012Does it seem crowded? The airport handles around 48 million passengers a year which is the equivalent of the entire population of South Korea passing through the terminals every 12 months
When you're approaching the gate pretend your seat belt is on so you can pop up and get off the flight once you arrive
Best DelegateSeptember 6, 2011Take the Air Train to Jamaica Station ($5) and the Long Island Railroad to NY Penn Station ($8.75) for a cheap and convenient way into the city.
If you want to take the subway into NYC but don't know how, take the Airtran to Howard Beach and follow my tip at Howard Beach Station.
Joshua MastersJuly 13, 2012To get to LaGuardia from JFK: Take the Air Train to Jamaica Station, pay $7.50 @ the Metro machine, get your Metro card and take the E Line to Jackson Hts/Roosevelt Ave stop. Follow signs for Q33 bus
Crunch GymSeptember 17, 2010Air travel can be tough on the knees and joints so while in flight, rotate the ankles in a circular motion one at a time. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.
Julio Zárate LApril 23, 2014"The city that never sleeps" Always feel like my first time.. Nothing describes the feeling you get when you're in this city. I fucking love New York 🇺🇸🗽🙌😍❤️
Andrew O BC 翁October 1, 2014It's one of the busiest airport in the world, named after the late US President John F. Kennedy.
If you are trying to depart from delta gates 15-30, get their early and prepare so stand in a stagnant security line. One ticket checker and one X-ray machine for 15 gates.
Stephanie DevinsDecember 23, 2013The free smart devices chargers is the best...especially when you forget to pack the chargers...
Hamilton Fortuna BautistaOctober 15, 2018Love the fixed rates from the airport to Manhattan or viceversa.
Michael HoldsworthJune 26, 2016Not as bad as I'd heard it made out to be. Got through security fairly quickly and hassle free and a decent range of restaurants and shops on the other side.
Anna Hughes (Bachurina)August 1, 2013If you fly by Avianca, I would advise to arrive WELL in advance, there is one queue to check in for all destinations!
Airport Hotel GuideNovember 16, 2011Love coming to NY for the Holidays. The parade, shopping and lights are awesome. Let us help you find a place to stay: http://newyork.airporthotelguide.com/.
Fly jetBlue if possible (unless there's a friggin hurricane). Cheaper rates, friendlier staff & more legroom than any other airline. JetBlue's terminal is much better here than other terminals!
JFK is very inconvenient for ppl doing connected flights w/priority pass. All lounges are after security at different terminals, so if you're flying out of a terminal w/out lounge-you are out of luck
Try the Bacon/Egg/Cheese on a Croissant at the Brooklyn Deli near Gate 41 in the American Terminal.
If there is a long line at the taxi stand & no taxis tell the dispatcher to stop taking bribes from the black car mob & call more taxi. Then ask taxi driver to confirm this tip is true. It is!!
It’s a complete mess, especially right now with the construction going on. TSA precheck or not, get there hours early or you’ll never make your flight
Melonie MorrowJune 24, 2013Try to get a booth with a iPad and sockets to charge your phone it's quite comfortable!
If you don't have TSA pre-check, expect to wait in the TSA line for at least 30 minutes. Plan accordingly.
Delta Terminal 3 has done some major upgrades! Lots of plug ports for USB and power and a couple good restaurants.
Daniele BazzanoAugust 26, 2017Show well ahead of time for your flight to account for possible time-consuming security checks.
Jake SmithAugust 7, 2014Buy a cheesy souvenir with “I <3 NY” plastered all over it before boarding your flight home.- I've found terminal 5 well organized, well equiped, not crowded at all
I love this city and spend as much time here as I can! Take airbus to subway and spend 7 buckaroos instead of 60 in a cab!
Make sure you know which terminal you need, especially for Delta! Terminal hopping will make your blood pressure SHOOT THROUGH THE ROOF.
Getting back to CT from JFK, if you have the time: Take the AirTrain to Jamaica, transfer over to the E train, get off on Lex and 53rd, transfer to the 4/5/6, get off at GCT, take the Metro North
Paul T.November 9, 2016Use the subway and then Airport Airtrain to get to JFK and avoid the usual heavy traffic. This airport is a zoo and usually in disrepair.
Massive airport with a variety of airlines, but most certainly dated in amenities and design.
Zylan AlvarezNovember 30, 2018Love how efficient this airport is, It literally has everything!!! 👏🏻👌🏻🙌🏻😍😌
Naa Oyoo QuarteySeptember 24, 2014Going to Jersey and don't have a pickup? Get the NYC Airport to Port Authority and connect from there.
An airport this size with one battery charge station in a gate area for 3 gates? seriously!
Pete SchiebelFebruary 11, 2018Small kids zone at the end of gates in Terminal 5. Enough to keep them occupied, thanks JetBlue
Caribbean AirlinesOctober 24, 2011Please leave all gifts unwrapped when traveling through the airport, because they may require opening for security inspections. This applies to both carry-on and checked baggage.
Welcome to the Big Apple! Consider adding Harlem on your list of places to visit while you're here. You'll be glad you did!
The traffic seems bad, but it is actually possible to be dropped off and picked up without too much hassle. Once you're in it's a nice airport!
4sqDayMarch 31, 2013Busy airport... be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to get through security, check-in, and/or baggage claim!
While Delta's terminal 2 is kind of crummy, their Skyclub is surprisingly large and nice.
Smile and be nice to people who people are usually mean to. The give you window seats with extra leg room if you do.
Always road work here. And changes locations sometimes but you can always count on there being something closed or under construction.
Fellow Germans, use English instead of Deutsch to get unlimited WiFi instead of 45 minutes.
Snooty WaiterSeptember 10, 2013While you're waiting for them to call Zone 2, friend SNooty Waiter here or Facebook and find out where to eat when you get to your destination.
Yayan LiuFebruary 15, 2013Airport shuttle to grand central is never on time. Got on 630 ride at 7:17. Don't understand why we had to wait outside when coordinator had a walkie talkie and can tell when bus is actually coming
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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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