So we landed at Kennedy Airport! But they haven't yet stepped onto American soil and breathed American air. Because we went to the terminal building for sausage. The customs officer with a very serious look asked why we came here and for how many days and stamped it. This was the end of the customs clearance. And we walked into the baggage claim hall with great trepidation. There have already rolled around in a circle bags from our flight. Before that, we had read a lot of horror stories about how luggage transit flights easily flies to other countries, and therefore the expectation was especially exciting for us. But still he came !!! And we were faced with a new task - to get to Manhattan by subway.
Back in Yekaterinburg, we drew up a route, how we will get there, you can see it. You can also compose it using the Google service. There is only one peculiarity - be sure to indicate the time at which you will go. Because different lines run at different times.
As for us, we had to find an exit on the Airtrain to Jamaica station, then change to the subway on line E, and at 7 av change to line B to 96th street.
We found the exit to the Airtrain according to the signs, it turned out to be on the third floor. To our surprise, none of the escalators worked, and carrying all of our bags gave us a bit of a hassle. According to preliminary information, we knew that there were 3 different routes: the roundabout (between the terminals), to Jamaica station and to Howard Beach, but we did not know how to distinguish them.
Airrtrain lines diagram
For some reason, according to the airtrain lines scheme, we thought that we needed to get to the 8th terminal and then change to Jamaica station, but, as the African American employee explained to us, the trains run in turns - the roundabout, jamaika station, howard beach. As a result, we boarded the train we needed and got safely to Jamaica station. All the way we were tormented by the question - how to pay for the fare? And now the hour of reckoning has come - you can pay for travel only in vending machines. And thank God that I found small bills in Yekaterinburg !!! You can pay for travel either in cash or by card. Zhenya tried to pay off the card, but the machine stubbornly refused to accept it! And if you pay in cash, then the machine can return a maximum of $ 8.
We took cards with payment for Airtrain + Metro for $ 7.5 and after the turnstiles went to the elevator, on which we went down to the lowest floor to the express line E. Then everything was logical and understandable. And we breathed the air of New York only when we got off the subway at 96 street station, next to the apartment in which Laura and Bones sheltered us. Hello New York !!!
If you arrive from Europe to New York, you will most likely end up at John F. Kennedy Airport. Almost all areas of New York are located on the islands. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK is located on Jamaica Island (Queens), east of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
How to get from John F. Kennedy airport to downtown New York
By taxi
Depending on the traffic, from the airport to the city center by car / taxi you will have to get 40 minutes or 1.5 hours. A taxi to the city center costs $ 45. The fare is fixed! But you should know that taxi drivers expect 15-20% of tips from you. And yet, there is a surcharge for bridges.
Public transport
You can reach Manhattan Downtown via the AirTrain monorail. The AirTrain mini-metro connects all terminals of the airport. Within the airport, AirTrain operates free of charge. But where the AirTrain line connects the airport to the stations of the New York subway (Jamaica, Howard Beach stations) and suburban train station(Long Island), access to the platforms is paid. There is a $ 5 fee for entering and exiting the AirTrain system.
By commuter train from Jamaica Station to Manhattan Penn Station 20 min. travel, and ticket prices range from $ 4.99 (off-peak and purchased online) to $ 12.00 (during rush-hour, purchased from an electric train conductor). A trip on the city metro is much more profitable.
Metro station entrances are open 24 hours a day, marked with green "Globe Lamps"
To travel to the city by metro You need to buy a MetroCard, which is sold at AirTrain ticket machines. It is best to buy a 7-day or 30-day, the so-called Unlimited-Ride (metro + bus). It costs $ 39 and $ 112.
If you buy a SingleRide MetroCard, this is a one-ride, no-free bus ticket, costing $ 2.25. A ticket worth $ 2.75 allows a free transfer to the bus within 2 hours.
- The most common mistake a tourist makes is to mix up trains: take an express train that runs without stops, instead of taking a local train that runs with stops. Look for train decals at the top of the platform and on the sides of the car.
- Do not put your bag (package) on an empty seat! Even in an empty carriage, you can be fined $ 500 for it.
- Do not try to get through for free by crawling under the turnstile. You will be fined $ 150
- Subway bus Q10 (green bus) runs from all terminals to subway lines A, J, Z, E, F in Manhattan. The fare is about $ 2
Other vehicles
Super Shuttle Manhattan
Super Shuttle transport vans run in dozens of cities in the United States. These are blue vans with yellow lettering. All have the same destination address - the Manhattan Peninsula. Rate: $ 13 - $ 22
Private Limo / Van services:
Directly upon arrival at the airport, you can often see drivers of minibuses, limousines and drivers of private cars, who are involved in transportation to the city center. This is generally more expensive than a taxi. Check the price right away and be careful if this is your first time in New York.
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Typically, most international flights arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Despite the workload and scale JFK airport, it is quite easy to navigate there.
Since most tourists arriving in New York stop in Manhattan, and most of the attractions are located there as well, consider how can you get from JFK airport to Manhattan.
Well, as for the helicopter, if you really want it, you need it very quickly and don't count the funds. Then yes - beautifully and without traffic jams you will be delivered to Manhattan. The pleasure, of course, is not cheap. According to the information on the website of the New York Helicopter company, a one-way transfer will cost $ 1,750.
And now about car rental. In New York, it makes sense to take car rental, only if you plan to travel outside the city or will move a lot where the network is poorly developed public transport... Then it is justified.
If you want to see the city, its attractions and the main place of stay will be Manhattan, it is much more convenient to use the subway or taxi. Traffic jams are not uncommon in New York, the traffic is quite intense (especially in the center), it is difficult to find parking, and if you find it, it is not cheap. In general, it is better not to create unnecessary problems for yourself.
One of the most convenient options how to get from Kennedy airport to Manhattan (or any other point in the city) is Taxi.
Taxis to Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens are met by meter. But for travel from JFK airport to anywhere in Manhattan - a flat fee of $ 52 + toll road / tunnels (about $ 8) + tip 15-20%.
Interestingly, the fixed amount is valid only until the first stop in Manhattan. Then the counter turns on. That is, if, for example, a group of friends live in different parts of the city, then the total amount of the transfer will be higher.
If there are no traffic jams, then from New York Airport to downtown Manhattan (for example, Times Square) can be reached in 35-40 minutes.
There is also a transfer option from New York Airport to Manhattan - a bus, or it is also called shuttle-bus.
It is much cheaper than a taxi, but there are more stops, therefore, it takes longer.
A shuttle bus ride from the airport to Manhattan will cost $ 20
Well, the most cheap option getting to Manhattan from New York airport is. Pros - as already said, its cost, as well as a guarantee that you will not get stuck in a traffic jam (this is especially true in the case of "from Manhattan to the airport", when, as a rule, everyone is in a hurry). Of the minuses - it takes a long time to get there; if there is a lot of luggage, sometimes it is inconvenient to make transfers; if the hotel is not near the metro, you still need to get to it.
You also need to get to the metro from the airport by Airtrain. But despite the above features, getting the metro from JFK Airport is not that difficult.
As mentioned, first you need to get on the Airtrain to the metro station. To do this, after passing passport control at the airport with our luggage we go to the exit from the airport. And looking for Airtrain signs.
Movement pattern Air train at the New York airport.
Please note - there are two routes along which this express moves. Yellow line (clockwise) - train between terminals. Red and green lines (counterclockwise) - the train travels through all terminals to metro stations.
At first they have one route. And after Federal Circle station (there are shuttle buses to nearby hotels and parking), the red line leads to Jamaica Station, and the green line to Howard Beach metro station. And from that, and from the other station you can get to Manhattan. The Jamaica Station provides easy access to Queens, the Bronx, Upper Manhattan and Midtown. And from Howard Beach station it is more convenient to go to Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and also Midtown.
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1. In the baggage claim area, look for the AirTrain sign and follow the indicated direction to the monorail of the same name, which runs near each terminal (you may need to take an elevator). Within the airport, entry to and exit from the AirTrain monorail station is free. The fee is charged only at the end stations when leaving the city and when entering the city.
2. From the monorail station, take a train to the city at the Jamaica terminus. The direction of movement of the train is indicated on the board.
3. Upon arrival at Jamaica Station, go to the lobby at the end of the platform, where there are MetroCard vending machines and turnstiles. Purchase a MetroCard Pay-Per-Ride (MetroCard Regular) card with a nominal value of at least $ 7.25 from the vending machine (the cost of the card is chosen by the passenger himself in the range from $ 4.50 to $ 80). To buy a MetroCard, touch the machine's touch screen with your hand, then select the necessary options on the screen and follow the actions that the machine will offer you. The machines accept US banknotes and coins of any denomination, as well as credit and debit cards. When paying in cash, change is issued in coins in the amount of no more than $ 6. If you have any difficulties with purchasing a card, contact the station attendant, who can be recognized by his dark red uniform.
4. Having bought a MetroCard, go to the turnstile and insert the card into a special slot on its end. The card will first go inside, then come back, while its balance will decrease by $ 5. Take the card and go through the opened turnstile to the concourse of Long Island Station railroad(Long Island Rail Road, abbreviated as LIRR). Walk the entire concourse of LIRR station to the end of the elevators that take you down to the lowest level, to the lobby of Sutphin Boulevard / Archer Avenue MRT station.
5. In the lobby of the Sutphin Boulevard / Archer Avenue metro station, slide the MetroCard through the slot of the turnstile reader (Metro turnstiles and AirTrain monorail turnstiles differ in design and function). Hold the MetroCard with your right hand, with the colored side facing you, with the magnetic stripe facing down. The card is swiped forward in one swift movement. If the card is passed through the card reader correctly, the inscription GO will light up on the turnstile screen, and the card balance will decrease by $ 2.25. Push the horizontal arm of the turnstile away from you and follow the signs to the platform from which the E trains depart to the World Trade Center (WTC) station in Manhattan.
6. Take the E train to Manhattan. The specified train first crosses the Queens area as an Express, stopping only at the main stations, and after entering Manhattan goes as local train(Local), stopping at each station. From midnight to 6.30 am, this train runs through Queens with all stops.
7. The first stop of the E train in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue / 53rd Street station. From that station, you can change trains to other subway lines in Manhattan. The transplant is free of charge, without going to the surface. The line and interchange station you need can be recognized by the diagrams that are posted in station lobbies and in metro cars. Also, within two hours from the moment you enter the metro, you can change for free to any city bus of the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) company by inserting the same MetroCard into the slot of the reader next to the driver (not to be confused with the slot for accepting coins!). The card will first go inside, then come back.
You can order a transfer from New York Airport to the desired location or use the methods listed below.
Renting a car at New York Airport is also not difficult, you can calculate the cost of car rental in advance, immediately receive the keys to the desired car upon arrival, and not choose from the leftovers, and even often at a higher cost.
How to get between the terminals of New York airport
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New York JF Kennedy Airport is incredibly huge. Several operating terminals, millions of passengers, a huge city nearby ... Of course, passengers want to know in advance how to move between the terminals of New York airport and how to get to the city.
So, the most popular form of transport is AirTrain - a train that runs between the terminals of the airport in New York. Kennedy 24 hours a day, every day. Travel between terminals is free, but AirTrain to the city will cost as early as $ 5 (read about prices and options below). Even at night, you can get between New York Airport terminals on AirTrain. Travel time depends on which terminal you are traveling from. On average, this takes about 10 minutes. During the day, trains run every 10-15 minutes, at rush hour - a little more often, at night - a little less often.
Many passengers are looking for information about visas in transit through New York (USA), so we immediately note: a visa is needed in any case - both for those who travel to the city, and for those who remain within the airport, and for those who do not even change terminal. Even flights with a landing in the United States without getting off the plane are still not possible without a visa to the United States for citizens of the Russian Federation.
How to get from downtown New York to the airport by subway (AirTrain)
The most popular way to get to New York from John F. Kennedy Airport is by using the AirTrain and then the subway. The train fare to New York is $ 5 (at the time of this writing, check the news in the comments), the metro ride will depend on which fare you choose (there are both passes for a certain number of days and one-time tickets). If you want to get to Manhattan from New York Airport, take the train to Jamaica Station, then take the E subway line. If you want to get to Lower Manhattan from New York Airport, it is more convenient to use Subway A to Howard Beach Station. To Upper Manhattan - almost the center of New York from the airport. Kennedy, you can take subway line E or buses from Jamaica station. North Brooklyn and South Queens are more conveniently accessible by subway lines J and Z from Jamaica Station. Travel time depends on which area you are driving to. If it is important for you to calculate it accurately, please leave a question in the comments on how to get to New York from the airport. J. F. Kennedy. AirTrain tickets are sold both at the ticket machines and at the box office.
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If you live in an area where the metro stations are not too close to the right places, it is sometimes more convenient to get from New York airport to the city center by bus. The cost is not too different from the metro fare. There are buses directly from the airport - there is a stop near the 5-6 terminal.
Route Q10 will help you get from New York Airport. Kennedy to Subway Line A at Lefferts Blvd. and lines E and F at Kew Gardens.
The Q3 bus will take passengers from New York to the airport from the station on the F Hillside Ave line and the station on the same line 169 th St.
Another option to travel by bus from New York Airport to the city center is B15. It goes to metro lines 3 and 4, New Lots and Livonia Aves stations.
If you use MetroCard, you can transfer from metro to bus and from bus to metro free of charge. This does not apply to the New York Airport train as it has a special fare.
How much does it cost to get from New York airport to downtown by taxi
In addition, many passengers prefer to take a taxi from New York Airport to the city center. The fare, of course, depends on the distance. We indicate approximate prices... So, to get between terminals - from 5 to 15 dollars, to the Bronx area - about 50-60 dollars, to Brooklyn - about 45-65, to Queens - about 25-35, to La Guardia airport - about 40, to Newark airport - about 100.
Naturally, a taxi from New York airport to the city and back can be reached around the clock.
New York Airport Map John F. Kennedy
Scheme of the airport. John F. Kennedy
You can see in advance where important points for departing passengers are located on the New York Airport map. Security control is marked in red.
Airport Map New York JFK... Terminal 1
Scheme of the second terminal of the New York airport.
Terminal 4 plan. New York Airport. Kennedy.
Terminal 5. Scheme of the New York airport. J.F. Kennedy.
NY airport map. Terminal 7.
Eighth terminal JFK. Scheme.
New York airport weather
Weather at New York airport for the coming days.
Services international airport New York to them. John F. Kennedy
You can take advantage of a variety of services at New York Airport. Naturally, there are round-the-clock ATMs, exchange offices, and the ability to rent a car.
Some cafes and restaurants are also open 24 hours a day, including McDonalds in the common area, and many cafes in the "clean" area. There is also an information desk, free seats throughout the airport, the opportunity to relax in comfort in the business lounge (information about them below).
There are luggage storage facilities in the first, second, fourth, fifth and eighth terminals. In some terminals, it is possible to charge mobile devices, but it is worth remembering that America has its own type of sockets.
There is a shower in the fourth terminal, not far from the departure hall.
Most areas of New York Airport have free Wi-Fi, which is offered by various cafes and the like, but if you did not find it, then you can buy Internet for about $ 8 without restrictions per day. In Terminal 5 - Wi-Fi is usually available at no additional cost.
New York Airport J. Kennedy is quite comfortable, albeit large.
New York Airport Online Scoreboard
Scoreboard online: the schedule of departures and arrivals of New York International Airport is best viewed on the official website (link below), since all other options may lead to information being received with a delay. This applies not only to the New York Airport online scoreboard, but to all airports. Even systems that collect information of high quality can fail at some point.
Nearby cities and hotels
Book a hotel near the airport or any part of the city you want.
Nearest car parks: New York Airport
At New York Airport, you can leave your car in the parking lot: usually about half of the spaces are occupied, but if you really care about where to stay, then it is better to book your seats in advance. The parking lot near terminal 7 is called Orange, near terminals 1 and 2 - Green, around 8 - Red, around 4 and 5 - Blue and Yellow. All of them are intended for short-term parking. If you plan to fly for a long time, it will be cheaper to use Long Term Lot 9.
Hotels near New York airport
Recall that for any option of transit through the New York JFK airport, you need a visa to the United States, so there is usually no point in stopping right near the airport - most people prefer to do it right in the city, especially since the road takes only a few dollars and about an hour, and the savings are very significant. The cost of a hotel near the airport is usually about $ 150 per night for two, sometimes even more expensive. You can choose between the Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn, where transfers are available (sometimes upon request).
If you are just waiting for your next flight, you can use the lounges. It costs about $ 25 per day, and there are lounges in almost all terminals at New York Airport if you need more detailed information- ask questions in the comments.
Official information about New York Airport. John F. Kennedy
New York JFK Airport is the largest in the United States in terms of international traffic.
It is located at latitude 40.64 and longitude -73.78.
In total, there are 8 terminals in it, working - 6.
New York Airport IATA code: JFK.
ICAO code: KJFK.
You can call the airport at +17182444444 or go to the official New York airport website: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html.
Airlines of the New York airport them. John F. Kennedy
List of airlines at New York airport
To make it easier for you to navigate, we have placed the companies by terminals, but before departure, please specify where you will land and where you will depart from, especially if you plan to transfer at JFK airport.
Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air China, Air France, Air Plus Comet, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, MAXjet, Olympic Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Saudi Arabian Airlines fly from the first terminal , Turkish Airlines,
The second terminal was given to one of the US national companies - Delta Air Lines.
The fourth departs many companies: Air India, Air Jamaica, Air Tahiti Nui, Asiana Airlines, Avianca, BWIA West Indies Airways, Continental Airlines, Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Eos Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurofly, Harmony Airways, Israir, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Líneas Aéreas Azteca, LOT Polish Airlines, LTU, Mexicana, Miami Air, North American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Sun Country, Swiss International Air Lines, TACA, Lacsa, Thai Airways International, Transaero, Travelspan, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
From the fifth - a local low-cost airline (very pleasant for a low-cost airline) JetBlue Airways and two companies - Aer Lingus and Hawaiian Airlines.
Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Iberia Airlines, Icelandair, Qantas, United Airlines are based in the seventh terminal of New York airport JFK.
Air Berlin, American Airlines, American Eagle, Finnair, LAN Airlines depart from the eighth Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, TAM Linhas Aereas.
Flight list: where planes fly from New York airport
From New York airport, you can fly inexpensively to the Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Of course, it all depends on the dates and times of purchase.
