John Kennedy International Airport,

opened on July 1, 1948

In addition to being the largest airport
in New York, JFK is one of the busiest
in the United States, with flights to
all continents. To give you an idea of
this movement, in 2016, JFK set a world
record by receiving almost 59 million
passengers in the year. Daily, there are
more than 35 thousand people working
throughout the airport area.
Hollywood star:
Even those who have never visited JFK
before can find some areas that look
familiar. That's because the airport was
the location of several movies. Terminal
5 was famous for the scenes in Catch Me
If You Can, with Leonardo DiCaprio. In
With 007 Live and Let Die, actor Roger
Moore is seen in the former terminal of
the TWA company. Other films with scenes
filmed at the airport include When Harry
met Sally. The movie The Terminal, with
Tom Hanks, takes place almost entirely
in JFK, but was actually filmed on sets
set up for the movie, in other spaces.
Fun while waiting
In Terminal 4, there are virtual reality
stations installed to help entertain
people waiting between flights. Mixed
reality headphones give you the feeling
of swimming with whales, jellyfish and
sea anemones. It is also possible to
enjoy a series of games, with the help
of employees who can help decide the
best option for each passenger.
Hotel full of history:
Located where, for a long time, the TWA
operations center, former North American
airline, was located, the hotel goes far
beyond a simple practical accommodation,
close to the airport. The center's
design, by Finnish architect Eero
Saarinen, is an architectural
masterpiece - so much so that it was
listed as a New York State Monument in
1994.
In 2015, work began on the TWA Hotel,
which opened in 20 soundproof rooms1,
most with a view of the JFK aircraft
yard, an event center for 1.69 people, 6
restaurants, 8 bars and a museum
dedicated to the era. jet, TWA and the
mid-century modern design movement.

In October 2020, TWA Hotel was named one

of the 25 best hotels in New York by
Condé Nast Traveler readers

Despite the important numbers and large

dimensions, JFK's fame actually comes
from some curiosities and historical
events that took place in the place,
such as the Beatles' first visit to the
United States, in 1964.
It is one of the busiest in the country.
it serves the entire New York and New
Jersey metropolitan area, operating
domestic and international flights
around the world.

6 - Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, open

24 hours a day. A free train (AirTrain)
connects all terminals with each other,
with car parks and car rental facilities

Annual passenger traffic: 16.6 million

passengers passed through it in 2020.

On the Arrivals level of all terminals

there are information centers and
traveler service desks
JFK Airport is located in southeastern
Jamaica Queens New York 19 km (12 miles)
from Manhattan.

VIP ROOMS:
Aer Lingus Lounge - In Terminal 5,
opposite gate 26, open during flight
times and offering a business center,
food, drinks, showers and Wi-Fi. Access
is for Aer Lingus business class
passengers, Gold Circle Club members and
Bank of Ireland Gold Visa credit card
holders or by booking online.
Air India Maharaja Lounge - Available
from 11:00 am until 45 minutes after the
last flight, on level 4 of Terminal 4,
next to gate 5; It has a TV, internet
access, sockets for charging electronic
devices, newspapers and magazines.
Access is for Air India and Star
Alliance first or business class
passengers, Flying Returns Golden Edge,
Maharaja Club or Star Alliance Gold
members.
Alaska Lounge - On the mezzanine level
of Terminal 7, open from 5:00 am to
10:00 pm (Saturdays until 5:00 pm).
Featuring air conditioning, newspapers
and magazines, TV, snacks, drinks and
Wi-Fi signal. Access is for Priority
Pass, Lounge Club, American Airlines
Admirals Club or Alaska Lounge members,
Alaska Airlines first class passengers,
or pay-at-entry ($50.00).

American Airlines Admirals Club - In

front of gate 42 of Terminal 8, open
from 4:00 am to 10:00 pm; with Wi-Fi
signal, food, computers, children's area
and showers. Access is for American
Airlines Admirals Club or Alaska
Airlines Board Room members, American
Airlines and Oneworld first or business
class passengers, Emerald or Sapphire
members, or paying at the door
(US$59.00).
British Airways Galleries - Open from
5:00 am to 10:00 pm and located after
the security checkpoint in Terminal 7.
Featuring workstations, Wi-Fi, food and
beverage, showers, spa, children's area
and entertainment options . Access is
granted to British Airways Gold
Executive Club or Silver members,
British Airways and Oneworld First or
Business Class passengers, Emerald or
Sapphire members.
Delta Sky Club - On the mezzanine level
of Terminal 2 (from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm)
and close to gate 31 of Terminal 4 (from
5:00 am to 0:00 am). With Wi-Fi signal,
sockets for charging electronic devices,
reading material, showers, food and bar.
Access is for Delta Sky Club members,
Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam business
class or first class passengers, SkyTeam
Elite Plus members, or pay-at-entry
($59.00).
Emirates Lounge - In Terminal 4, next to
gate A5. Open during flight times.
Making available to its users:
newspapers and magazines, drinks,
snacks, TV, computers, Wi-Fi signal.
Access is intended for Emirates Airline
First and Business Class passengers,
Skywards Gold or Platinum members.

Etihad Airways First and Business Class

Lounge - In the Departures Hall of
Terminal 4, open from 11:40 am to 3:00
pm and from 7:45 pm to 10:45 pm.
Offering drinks, showers, newspapers and
magazines, Wi-Fi signal, food and TV.
Access is for Etihad Airways First Class
or Business Class passengers, Etihad
Guest Gold or Platinum members, or upon
entry fee (US$75.00).
KAL Lounge - Opposite gate 3 of Terminal
1, open from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm. With
computers, snacks, showers, newspapers,
magazines, telephones, Wi-Fi signal, TV,
air conditioning, drinks, conference
facilities and fax. Access is for
Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass
or Diners Club members, Korean Air First
Class passengers, Sky pass Million Miler
Club, Morning Calm Club or SkyTeam Elite
Plus members.
Lufthansa Lounge - In Terminal 1, next
to gate 3, open from 7:45 am to 1:45 am;
with workstations, Wi-Fi signal, TV,
newspapers, magazines and showers.
Access is intended for Lufthansa, Swiss
International Air Lines and Star
Alliance first class passengers,
Lufthansa and Star Alliance business
class passengers, Miles & More HON
Circle or Senator, Frequent Traveler or
Star Alliance Gold members.
Swiss Lounge - On the Departures level
of Terminal 4, open from 2:30 pm to 8:30
pm; offering snacks, TV, computers,
drinks, newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi
signal and showers. Access is for first
or business class passengers of Swiss
International Air Lines and Star
Alliance, Miles & More HON Circle or
Senator members, or upon payment at the
entrance (US$ 59.00).
USO Center - Available from 5:00 am to
11:00 pm, in front of the baggage
reclaim area in Terminal 5; offering
drinks, snacks, entertainment options,
TV, sockets for charging electronic
devices, computers, telephones,
printers, Wi-Fi signal, air
conditioning, children's area, library,
tickets to different events, hotel
reservations and volumes. Access is
intended for US military personnel and
their families.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - Over the A4

and A5 gates of Terminal 4, open from
4:15 am to 7:45 am and from 2:30 pm to
9:00 pm; providing customers with: bar,
entertainment options, food, internet
access, sockets for charging electronic
devices and spa. Access is for Virgin
Atlantic Upper Class passengers and
Flying Club Gold members.
Wingtips Lounge - Open 24 hours a day,
located after the security checkpoint of
Terminal 4 and with a maximum stay of 4
hours. Featuring air conditioning,
newspapers, magazines, Wi-Fi signal, TV,
snacks, drinks and fax. Access is for
Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass
or Diners Club members, or upon entry
(US$50.00).

Financial services
The airport has currency exchange
bureaus (5:00 am to 0:00 am), ATMs, post
office, mobile phone services, VIP
lounges, sockets for charging electronic
devices, internet kiosks and free
internet access Wi-Fi. Several hotels in
the vicinity have meeting and conference
rooms.
What is there to eat and drink?
Several restaurants, fast food outlets,
coffee shops, bars and vending machines
can be found in the Arrivals and
Departures areas, and in the food courts
of all terminals. Dunkin' Donuts in
Terminal 1 and McDonald's in Terminal 4
are open 24 hours a day.
Are there duty free and other shops?
There are duty-free shops in terminals
1, 4, 5, 7 and 8, past the security
checkpoint. There are also stores
selling souvenirs, books, newspapers,
magazines, jewelry, clothing and
accessories, flowers, electronics,
cosmetics and beverages.

Luggage storage services at JFK Airport

Left luggage service is located on the
Arrivals level of Terminals 1, 4 and 8.
Are there services to pack luggage?
Secure wrapping in the Departures area
of Terminal 5.
Where are lost items received?
For information about lost objects in
public areas, contact Tel +1 718 917
3999 or fill in the following online
form.
Other services
- Medical center, tourist agencies,
chapel, spas, baby changing facilities,
shoeshine and gas station.
Public transportation:
Most options require use of the AirTrain
system (fee: $7.75), which connects the
terminals to Jamaica Station and Howard
Beach Station, from where buses and
subways can be boarded to Long Island,
Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn.
Some lines serve directly to the
airport. Buses/Vans, trains and subways,
taxis, Uber and Lyft are the
transportation options between the
airport complex and the various urban
areas of New York and New Jersey.

Which terminal do the MTA buses depart

from?
There are MTA lines (Tel 511 / +1 877
690 5116) departing from Terminal 5,
with a fare of US$ 2.75, offering the
possibility of making connections with
several subway lines.
Which terminal do the trans-Bridge
Lines services depart from?
Vehicles depart from the Arrivals level
of Terminal 4 every day from 3:30 pm to
7:00 pm and with tickets costing from
US$ 45.00 to 50.00. Trans-Bridge Lines
provides airport transfers to Newark,
Branchburg, Flemington, Lambertville,
New Hope, Lahaska, Doylestown, Dublin,
Quakertown, South Bethlehem, Clinton,
Phillipsburg, Easton and Allentown.
How to get to other New York airports?
JFK to LaGuardia
All County Express
JFK to Newark Liberty
ETS Air Shuttle The journey can take 60
to 90 minutes.
How to get to the city by subway?
MTA Line A (Tel 511 / +1 877 690 5116)
runs from Howard Beach Station to Far
Rockaway, South Queens, Brooklyn and
Manhattan. Line E departs from Jamaica
Station and heads west to Queens,
Manhattan and the World Trade Center.
Lines J and Z go to downtown Queens and
northern Brooklyn. Trains depart every 5
to 20 minutes, with travel time to
downtown Manhattan of 60 to 75 minutes
and a fare of $2.75.
How to get to Penn Station by train?
From Jamaica Station trains from the
Long Island Rail Road to Manhattan,
Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island can be
boarded. The fare to Penn Station is
$10.25 and the trip takes about 20
minutes.
 Where to find taxis?
Vehicles are available outside the
Arrivals Hall. The trip to Manhattan has
a flat rate of $52.00 and 56.50 in peak
hours (plus tolls and tip). It takes
between 40 and 100 minutes, depending on
traffic. The trip to LaGuardia airport
costs between US$34.00 and 39.00 and to
Newark airport, it is around US$97.00 to
102.00.
Which public bus lines serve JFK
Airport?
B15 - East of New York, Brownsville,
Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant,
Brooklyn and Queens (85 min.)
Q3 - To Queens, Hollis, St. Albans, Long
Island and Jamaica Bus Terminal (50
min.)
Q10 - Heading to Queens, South Ozone
Park, Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens (40
to 45 min.)
Private minibus company at JFK airport
Airlink New York
All County Express
ETS Air Shuttle Prime Time Shuttle
Super Shuttle Long Island
Super Shuttle Manhattan.

Sleeping facilities in the public or

boarding area:
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic,
all services and regular hours may be
subject to change. So, if the idea is to
spend the night in the public area,
consider a plan B if staying inside the
airport is only allowed for those who
are close to boarding.

New York JFK Airport (JFK)

Is it possible to spend the night at
the airport?
New York JFK airport has many flights
and connections not only within the
United States, but to the rest of the
world; therefore, the movement is
constant in the place, even during the
night and in the dawn. That's why you
can often see passengers passing through
the terminals waiting for their
respective flights to depart. Although
all terminals remain open 24 hours a
day, this is an airport that does not
stand out for offering comfortable
places for passengers to rest, in
addition to being quite cold at night,
being noisy and with strong lighting.
Therefore, it is recommended that
passengers provide a sleeping bag,
blanket, eye patches and earplugs.
Where to rest?
As we mentioned before, there are not
many possibilities for resting in public
areas and most seats have armrests,
making life difficult for those who want
to lie down. Of all the terminals, T1
and T4 seem to be the most suitable, as
they have gastronomic services
throughout the night. In turn, the T5 is
the most modern and clean, and can be an
option for those who want to rest on the
floor.
In turn, Terminal 5 is the most modern
and clean and can also be presented as
an option, at least for resting on the
floor. If you're willing to pay, you
have the TWA Lounge hotel, located next
to Terminal 5.
Another alternative (by paying or using
a credit card that offers the service)
is to use one of the VIP lounges, where
you can have access to greater comfort
and privacy, with the only problem that
most tend to close at night. That's why
we suggest the Wingtips Lounge, in the
Departures area of Terminal 4, as it is
open 24 hours a day. If the passenger
decides to stay in a hotel, there are
several nearby, and some offer a shuttle
service. We have more information about
hosting later.
Are there 24-hour food outlets?
There are two terminals that have 24-
hour food outlets: Terminal 1
(departures area) and 4 (public area).
 Are there showers at JFK airport?
There are showers only in some VIP
areas, but not in public restrooms.
Other services available 24 hours
ATMs, and baby changing facilities.
Nearby hotels
The TWA Lounge Hotel is located next to
T5. In addition, in the Arrivals Halls
there are hotel service desks or free
telephones for reservations at any of
the numerous hotels in the vicinity;
most offering free transfers to and from
the airport.
Best Western JFK Airport (2.3 km/1.4
miles)
Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica / JFK
Airport (2.3 km/1.4 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Kennedy Airport (2.4
km/1.5 miles)
JFK Inn (2.4 km/1.5 miles)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport
(2.5 km/1.6 miles)