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About JFK Airport
JFK airport guide
Getting there
AirTrain to Jamaica/Howard Beach
AirTrain runs free of charge between terminals, with trains every 5–15 minutes. To the New York subway, LIRR trains and city buses — take AirTrain to Jamaica or Howard Beach station, $8.75 one way, children under 5 free. Pay with a contactless card, a phone with Apple Pay or Google Pay, or an OMNY card. Group fare: first passenger $8.75, each additional one $4.50, up to 5 people.
Taxi
To Manhattan $70 flat
Taxi ranks are at all terminals; a dispatcher manages the queue, no booking needed. To Manhattan — a flat $70 plus tolls, tip and surcharges from $2.75 to $8.50 depending on time and destination. Approximate fares: to Flushing $60, Downtown Brooklyn $90, LaGuardia Airport $60, Newark Airport $160. No more than 4 passengers per car (5 in a minivan).
Where to sleep
TWA Hotel by Terminal 5
The only hotel on airport grounds is the TWA Hotel next to Terminal 5. From Terminal 5 it is reached through the tube walkways of the old TWA Flight Center; from other terminals take AirTrain to Terminal 5 and follow the signs.
Wi‑Fi
Free, unlimited
Free unlimited Wi‑Fi: “_Free JFK WiFi” network. Support round the clock: +1 (800) 880-4117.
Frequently asked questions
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