Your ultimate guide to New York airports
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Major airports in New York
Discover John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the most famous airports in the world. Although it's busy and vibrant, it will get you where you need to be quickly and safely.
Airport Code (IATA):
(JFK)
Location:
New York
Address:
Jamaica, NY 11430
Terminals:
5
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Air Senegal, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ANA (All Nippon), Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Azores Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Condor, Copa Airlines, Delta, Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Envoy Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, EVA Air, Finnair, Flair Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hainan Airlines, HiSky Europe, Iberia, Icelandair, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, LATAM, Level, LOT, Lufthansa, Neos, Norse Atlantic Airways, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, Uzbekistan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, WestJet, XiamenAir
Annual Passenger Traffic:
62,500,000
Brief History:
JFK Airport opened its doors in 1948 and has since become one of the busiest international airports in the U.S. It's being completely transformed at the momen.
Discover LaGuardia Airport
Flying to and from LaGuardia Airport is a guaranteed memorable travel experience. Its services, connections and proximity to Manhattan make it an ideal entryway to New York City.
Airport Code (IATA):
(LGA)
Location:
New York
Address:
East Elmhurst, NY 11371
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Air Canada, American Shuttle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Shuttle, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit, United Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
32,400,000
Brief History:
LaGuardia opened in 1939 and it's the closest airport to Manhattan. It's named after former New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Discover Newark International Airport
Newark Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States, but impeccable service is guaranteed.
Airport Code (IATA):
(EWR)
Location:
New York
Address:
3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air Premia, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Frenchbee, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue, La Compagnie, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Porter, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sun Country, Spirit, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United
Annual Passenger Traffic:
49,100,000
Brief History:
Newark International Airport opened in 1928. This airport plays a pivotal role in US aviation history, since it’s one of the first major airports in the country.
Flights to and from New York
Some popular travel destinations reachable from New York City are Los Angeles, London, Paris, Rome and Toronto. Also, the major airlines serving the city’s airports include Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Air France and British Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
The best way to reach JFK airport is by subway or Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and then the AirTrain. You can also rent a car at the airport from companies such as Avis, Budget, Dollar or SIXT. Parking prices start at $30 per day.
LaGuardia Airport can be reached by five different bus routes: M60, Q70, Q47, Q48, and Q72. You can also park your car at the airport for $25 a day, or more if you park closer to the terminal. Rental companies such as Alamo, Avis and Budget are also available.
One way to reach Newark International Airport is by AirTrain Newark, which connects the airport with NJ TRANSIT and AmTrak. You can also take the 28, 37, 62, 67 or 107 NJ Transit Bus or the Express Bus. Some car rental companies located at the airport are Hertz, Dollar, Budget and SIXT. Parking prices start at $30 per day, so you could even drive there.
John F. Kennedy International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
LaGuardia Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Newark International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
New York airports currency exchange
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