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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK Airport Status & Delays

  Delays by Destination:
No destination-specific delays are being reported
  General Departure Delays:
Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.
  General Arrival Delays:
Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less
Update time: Wed Sep 9 06:20:00 2026 GMT - provided by the FAA\'s Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Independent JFK Airport Guide — Practical information for passengers traveling through John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Plan your journey through JFK Airport with information about terminals, transportation, parking, hotels, airport services and practical travel advice.

What Do You Need at JFK?

Find the information you need before arriving at the airport, getting to your terminal, or meeting a passenger.

Find Your Terminal

Find your JFK terminal and explore terminal-specific information.

View JFK Terminals

Get to and From JFK

Explore AirTrain, buses, taxis, shuttles, rental cars and driving information.

Transportation Options

Pick Up or Drop Off

Learn where and how to pick up or drop off passengers at JFK.

Pickup & Drop-Off

Parking at JFK

Find information about parking options at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Parking

Hotels Near JFK

Find information about hotels and accommodation near the airport.

Hotels Near JFK

Airport Information

Get practical information to help you plan your journey through JFK.

JFK Airport Information

JFK Airport Terminals

JFK Airport has multiple passenger terminals serving different airlines and destinations. Check your airline and terminal before traveling.

Explore all JFK terminal information

Getting to and From JFK Airport

Choose the transportation option that best fits your journey to or from JFK Airport.

AirTrain JFK

Connect between JFK terminals and Jamaica or Howard Beach for onward connections.

AirTrain JFK Guide

JFK Airport Taxi

Information for passengers traveling by taxi from JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Taxi

JFK Airport Bus

Find information about bus transportation serving JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Bus

JFK Airport Shuttles

Learn about shuttle transportation options around JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Shuttles

Car Rental

Information about renting a car when traveling through JFK.

JFK Airport Car Rental

Driving Directions

Plan your drive to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Driving Directions to JFK

Parking and Hotels

JFK Airport Parking

Find information about parking options and services for travelers arriving by car.

Parking Information

Hotels Near JFK Airport

Find accommodation near JFK Airport and information useful for travelers staying close to the airport.

Hotels Near JFK

JFK Airport Services

Useful services and facilities for passengers before, during and after their journey.

Wi-Fi and Internet

Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport Wi-Fi

Luggage Storage

Information about luggage storage near JFK Airport.

Luggage Storage

Lost and Found

Find information about lost property and reporting lost items.

JFK Lost and Found

SIM Cards and eSIM

Information for travelers looking for mobile connectivity after arriving in New York.

SIM Card and eSIM Information

Travel Information

Practical information to help you prepare for your trip and navigate JFK Airport.

Security and TSA

Review security and TSA-related information before your trip.

Security and TSA Information

General JFK Information

Learn more about JFK Airport and the facilities available to passengers.

JFK Airport Information

About JFK Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the major airports serving the New York metropolitan area. This independent website provides practical information for passengers planning a journey through JFK.

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swede (not verified)

Hi,
Our daughter is changing flight at jfk airport and will leave with Delta appr 21.00 after eight hours on the airport. Is there any place to rest or even sleep a bit? Is there an internet café somewhere?

Fri, 06/15/2012 - 03:04 Permalink
MJD (not verified)

What time do I have to arrive at JFK to check in for an international flight leaving at 5PM?

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 14:49 Permalink
Jamie (not verified)

I lost a black iPhone in a black case yesterday (June 11, 2012). It was lost at the bins in the TSA line at Terminal 4 (Virgin America, Gate A3). Please help. O please help.

Tue, 06/12/2012 - 21:17 Permalink
Alexandra H (not verified)

Hi,

I'm arriving on Wednesday June 12th in JFK from LAS at 2:59 with DL070 and should catch my LH401 flight to FRA at 3:55pm.
I assume I need to get from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1, right.
Do you see any chance that I can make it all at such short time?

Thank you very much - kind regards
Alexandra

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 21:31 Permalink
thelakewoman (not verified)

My friends are arriving from Europe with a cel phone and Iphone. Where can they buy the chip necessary to use their phones in the US? Is there a place at the airport they can find easily after going through customs?
Thank you.

Wed, 06/06/2012 - 23:03 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I wish to take Emirates EK201 from Dubai to JFK arriving at 2.15pm and take a 4.00pm flight on Delta to Orlando. will the transit time be sufficient to make the Delta flight?

On my return I will be traveling out of Detroit on Delta468 arriving into JFK at 9.35pm, to make the 11PM EK202 on Emirates to Dubai. Is this transit time again enough to make the Emirates flight?

What would you say is the minimum time required between domestic and international flights, so that I can look at other options?

Thanks in advance.

Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:43 Permalink
IrinaK (not verified)

advise what to do if the duration of the transit is 5 hours? we are the group of 20. Thanks!

Fri, 06/01/2012 - 09:43 Permalink
sezgin (not verified)

Hello,
I will be flying to İstanbul from Orlando and changing plane in JFK. I will arrive in Terminal 3 at 10.30 and my plane to İstanbul is at 12.50 from Terminal 1. Is this time enough to catch the plane? What is the min time required? Because Delta Airlines has delayed the flight 20 minutes as of today.
Do I have to carry my bags between the terminals?
best regars

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 12:20 Permalink
Alluri (not verified)

I am flying from India via Dubai using Emirates Airways and will be reaching NEW YORK JFK, NY at Terminal at 2:30 PM.

My next flight to Chicago is at 5 :00PM through American Airlines at 5 PM from Terminal 8.

Is that the immigration / Port of Entry to happen here and if so how much time required for immigration / customs /Security.

How do I go to terminal 8 and will the time be enough to reach terminal 8 from 4?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Thu, 05/24/2012 - 18:53 Permalink
buti (not verified)

i was in John kennedy airport on 5/16 and i finished all my papers and checked my laggages in and departed at 8:10 PM on saudi airlines. but when i came to saudi arabia, I didnt find my labtop it was inside my laggage before i made check in. so, where can i find it or who i can contact with ?

thank you
buti

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 14:25 Permalink
Alytam (not verified)

We arrive from Madrid (Iberia) at 4:05pm (terminal 7) and we have another flight (delta,terminal 3) at 6:40pm to Las Vegas. Is there time enough? what we have to do to change terminal and how long it takes?

Thank you very much

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 09:09 Permalink
Giampy (not verified)

Hello, I booked a flight delta PSA-JFK-LAS.
a) 1.45 time connection is enough?
b) there are fast lanes for transit(economy class)?
c) flight arrives at 5.15pm there are many incoming flights in this our(for immigration lane)?
d) At return JFK-LAS-PSA 1.10 time connection is ok?I have to pick up luggage?
thanks

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:08 Permalink
TJ Martin (not verified)

I have clients that will arrive on Delta from Athens Greece and need to connect to Jet Blue. I know there is no baggage agreement between them, is 3.5 hours enough
time. Which terminals will they need to go from/to and how will they make the transfer.

Many thanks,
TJ

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 14:25 Permalink
F101 (not verified)

am with my family arriving at JFK on T4 from Kuwait by Kuwait airways at 3.15 PM. and my conection flight at 8pm on T5 by Jetblue to MCO, How do I reach T5 ? How much time will it take?can i reach there by walk

Moreover can i check-in my luggage at Kuwait directly upto Orlando.

I have booked to orlando through Jetblue web site

For my itinrery am holding 2 separated ticket

Thanks

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 05:29 Permalink

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