FAQs
New York (JFK) airport

All active passenger terminals (1, 4, 5, 7, and 8) as well as the Federal Circle rental car station are linked by the automated AirTrain JFK. Riding the train between terminals is completely free of charge and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with trains departing every 5 to 15 minutes.

Take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station (to connect with subway lines E, J, Z or the Long Island Rail Road commuter train to Grand Central or Penn Station) or to Howard Beach Station (to connect with subway line A to Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan). The AirTrain connection fee at these stations is USD 8.75, plus the standard subway fare of USD 2.90 or LIRR train fare (from USD 11.25).

Official New York City yellow taxis charge a regulated flat rate of USD 70.00 to any destination in Manhattan, plus highway tolls, standard gratuities, and a USD 5.00 peak-hour surcharge on weekday afternoons (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm). Always board at official taxi ranks outside the arrivals level.

Follow the terminal signs for Ride App Pick-Up outside the arrivals level. Due to redevelopment construction, passengers arriving at Terminals 5 and 7 must take the free AirTrain to Howard Beach Station, where rideshare pickups are centralized.

Yes. In Terminal 4, left-luggage storage is available 24 hours a day in the arrivals hall. In Terminal 1, SmartCarte provides luggage storage between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm. A confirmed boarding pass/ticket and security screening are required.

All car rental facilities and service counters are located at Federal Circle Station. Free and continuous transportation from every terminal is provided via the AirTrain JFK.

Yes, the TWA Hotel is physically located on airport grounds, connected directly to Terminal 5. Additionally, Minute Suites Express provides private hourly sleep cabins after security in Terminals 4 and 8.

Yes, JFK stays open all night. Terminal 4 is the most welcoming and spacious building for overnight waits. Note that security screening lanes close overnight in some terminals and public seats have armrests, so arriving prepared with warm layers is recommended.