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JFK John F Kennedy International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) serves New York. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAJFK
ICAOKJFK
Non-stop162
Airlines74
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

John F Kennedy International Airport — facts & history

We pulled John F Kennedy International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 62M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 63M in 2019.

Opened
1948
78 years ago
Passengers / year
62M
as of 2023
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Passengers per year, 1949–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

John F Kennedy International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from John F Kennedy International Airport to New York

JFK is in eastern Queens. The AirTrain links the terminals to subway and commuter-rail stations, and from there to Manhattan. A yellow cab to Manhattan is a flat fare (around $70 plus tolls and tip). Uber/Lyft pick up from a dedicated area, usually pricier at peak times.

For an international departure from JFK, arrive three hours ahead. The terminals aren't connected airside — moving between them means the AirTrain.

Distances

From JFK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Queens7 km20 min$16–$25
Brooklyn14 km30 min$29–$46
New York City21 km44 min$42–$66
Manhattan22 km47 min$44–$69
The Bronx24 km51 min$47–$75
Philadelphia140 km147 min$264–$420
Choose and book

Which way suits you from John F Kennedy International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in New York ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from John F Kennedy International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 162 destinations, operated by 74 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Delta Air Lines · JetBlue Airways · American Airlines · US Airways · United Airlines · Finnair · Air France · British Airways · Iberia Airlines · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at John F Kennedy International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near John F Kennedy International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from John F Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from John F Kennedy International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from John F Kennedy International Airport to New York?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from John F Kennedy International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from John F Kennedy International Airport?
About 162 destinations, including London, New Orleans, Paris, Milano. 74 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is John F Kennedy International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on John F Kennedy International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at John F Kennedy International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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