New York Airports - JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty Airport - Helpful Guide for Arriving Passengers to NYC
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) video guide below at the bottom of this page
New York City can be reached by flying into any one of these three main Airports:
1). JFK International Airport (JFK) - Handles both International and US Domestic Flights,
2). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Handles US Domestic Flights and few flights from Canada, and
3). Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) - Handles both International and US Domestic Flights,
Arriving passengers from International Destinations at any NYC Airport should head towards Passport Control, Baggage Claim, Customs and then Arrivals Hall.
Domestic and passengers who went through Preclearance (like in Canada) arriving at any New York Airport should head towards baggage claim and then to Arrival Hall.
Arrival Transfers: New York Airports to Manhattan in NYC
Detailed Information below in this New York Airports Guide for arriving passengers to New York City (NYC).
New York Airports | Three main airports for New York City (NYC) : JFK Ground Transportation Info - Website Laguardia airport is closest to NYC. LaGuardia Airport Website Furthest away from NYC, however, has good and easy transportation options available to NYC. |
Taxi and Shared Shuttles at JFK | Taxi at JFK Airport : Taxi at the JFK is the easiest but one of the more expensive ways to get from JFK to NYC. NYC Taxi door-to-door Car Service is appealing especially for those traveling with young families or arriving late. Make your way to the taxi stands available outside every terminal at the JFK airport. There will be queues of taxis waiting with an attendant who directs you to the next available cab. According to rules set out by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, cabs must offer the same flat rate service to and from JFK airport to Manhattan (excluding tips and tolls).
Shared Shuttle at JFK : There are many Airport Shuttle companies with service to and from JFK. JFK Shuttle option is usually cheaper than a taxi. However, Shuttle may take more time since there will be other passengers who will be dropped off enroute to your destination. We suggest to Pre-book Shared Shuttle before arrival into JFK to avoid last minute hassle. Follow the signs to Ground Transportation and visit the Ground Transportation desk for information on where you catch your shuttle. Shared Arrival Transfer: New York Airports to Hotel - $18.99 from: Viator |
JFK to NYC Hotel by AirTrain and Subway Train | By Train/Subway from JFK Airport to New York City (NYC) : JFK AirTrain also connects JFK Airport to New York's subway and commuter rail system. JFK Airtrain is free within the JFK airport. Be aware that you will have to transfer to the NYC subway to get into NYC. Travel into NYC will take you about 1 hour or more depending on the subway schedule. From Baggage claim, follow the signs to Board the Airtrain at the airport. Board the Airtrain bound to either Howard Beach station for Lower Manhattan or Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave station for Midtown Manhattan.
- Exit the Airtrain at Howard Beach station. - At Howard Beach station, buy a ticket for the New York City (MTA) subway at the vending machine. - Transfer to the New York City subway A train towards Lower Manhattan.
Subway For Midtown Manhattan : - Exit the JFK Airtrain at Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave station. - At Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave station, buy a ticket for the New York City (MTA) subway at the vending machine. - Transfer to the New York City subway E train towards Midtown Manhattan. Otherwise, walk or take a cab to your hotel from the nearest Subway stop for your Hotel. |
JFK Airport Subway Train Tips | JFK Airport Subway Train tips for arriving passengers : - For MTA New York City Transit subways and buses, you can pay your fare with a MetroCard. - The MetroCard is a store value card which avoids having to pay each time you ride. - The MetroCard also provides free transfers between buses and subways. - Purchase Pay-Per-Ride or Unlimited-Ride cards from MetroCard Vending Machines. - Children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on MTA subways and buses. - Detailed fare and card information at MTA Website |
JFK Rental Cars | Rental Car at JFK Airport : Major rental car companies serve JFK Airport, with rental locations located on and off the airport. Each terminal has a rental car counter or courtesy telephone for each rental car company at the baggage claim/ arrival level. Take JFK AirTrain to the Rental Car Center to reach your Car rental company. |
La Guardia Airport to NYC by Q70 LaGuardia Link Select Bus Service and Subway Train | La Guardia Airport to NYC by Subway Train : - LaGuardia Airport (Terminals B, C, and D) - Jackson Heights Subway Connections ( E, F, M, R train ) - Woodside Subway ( 7 train ) and LIRR Connections Pay for your fare at the vending machines near the bus stop and wait in line. Take the LaGuardia Link Q70 select bus service. - Exit the bus at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and Transfer to the E, F, M, and R train - Exit or transfer to another subway line for your hotel stop - Check with your hotel for the closest stop. |
Other La Guardia Transportation Options | For taxi, shuttle, car rental, shared rides, and public transport options - La Guardia Airport Website |
Transfer between JFK and LaGuardia Airport | If you need to transfer to La Guardia airport from JFK use one of the shuttle services listed on the link, take a taxi, or Uber service. |
Newark (EWR) to NYC by AirTrain Newark and New Jersey (NJ) Transit | Newark International Airport (EWR) by Train : AirTrain Newark provides an economical connection and easy way into NYC Penn Station by Train. AirTrain also connects EWR Airport to NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak station for Newark Airport. EWR Airport AirTrain is free within the airport. From Newark Airport to NYC Penn Station will take you about 1 hour or more depending on train schedules. Take AirTrain Newark to Airport Station to connect to NJ TRANSIT. Purchase your fare for the NJ Transit at the ticket counter or ticketing machines. Get on the NJ transit train and show your ticket(s) to the conductor on the train when he or she comes to check. - Exit NJ Transit at New York Penn Station. - Walk, Transfer to New York City ( MTA ) subway, or catch a cab to your hotel. - Exit the NJ Transit at Newark Penn Station and transfer to the PATH (commuter train between NJ and NYC). - Exit at World Trade Center Station. - Walk, Transfer to MTA subway, or catch a cab to your hotel. AirTrain Newark rail connection information |
Transfer between EWR and LaGuardia Airport | If you need to transfer to La Guardia airport from EWR use one of the shuttle services listed on the link, take a taxi, or Uber service. More Info - Transfer between EWR and LaGuardia Airport |