New York, John F. Kennedy

Guide to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport sees upwards of 30 million passengers a year, making it the busiest airport in New York. It is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan.

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Terminals and facilities at New York airport

There are nine terminals at JFK, and they all handle international flights among domestic. The terminals and parking lots at JFK are divided into four color-coded sections. The green quadrant contains Terminals 1, 2 and 3; the blue quadrant Terminals 4E and 4W; the orange quadrant Terminals 5, 6 and 7 and the red quadrant Terminals 8 and 9.

Color-coded shuttle services connect all of the airport terminal buildings. Red, white, or blue buses denote different inter-terminal passenger service routes within the airport complex. Banks can be found in Terminals 3, 4 and 8, and currency exchange facilities and ATMs are in every terminal except Terminal 6.

New York JFK is very large and has a selection of shops to match its size. Just about everything any traveler might need can be found at one of the shops located throughout all the terminals.

Data ports are located throughout the airport. There are also terminals providing fax, computer, courier services, and photocopying. Conference facilities are located in terminal 7 and also in airline lounges. Business travelers who need more facilities should head to one of the airport hotels near JFK. Those who also wish to stay overnight might find it convenient to book at an airport hotel. Good rates on New York JFK airport hotels can be found here.

All sorts of restaurants, bars, cafes, snack shops and fast food chains are offered throughout the New York JFK airport.

You can hire a car from such major car hire companies as Avis, Budget, and National if you want to brave the roads in Manhattan.

Hotels at New York JFK

There is no short supply of airport hotels to accommodate traveling guests. New York JFK offers many different fine airport hotels at all different prices. It's best to book your hotel at New York JFK airport online in advance for the best rates.

A small sampling of the airport hotels on offer include Ramada Plaza Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel JFK Airport, and Holiday Inn JFK Airport.

Transportation and parking at JFK International Airport

The New York Airport Service Express Bus will take you to many destinations in New York City. Destinations include Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

JFK International Airport offers buses and shuttles to and from each of its nine terminals. SuperShuttle Manhattan, the New York Airport Services Express Bus or the Gray Line Air Shuttle are all good options.

Taxis are in high demand and can be found at all nine terminals.

Short-term airport parking is on hand but can be quite crowded, especially at peak times. Long-term airport parking is located four miles from the terminal area. Disabled parking facilities are also available. Two Expressways, the Van Wyck and the JFK, lead into the Central Terminal Area of the airport. Along these expressways you will find color-coded signs providing information for appropriate parking areas near the terminal. Airport parking at New York JFK is well-organized but can get overcrowded, so it's advisable to book New York JFK airport car parking in advance.

Car hire at JFK airport

To reach the airport from Manhattan by car, take the Van Wyck Expressway to the airport exit, then take the Belt Parkway East to exit 19/Van Wyck Expressway (678).

The color-coded shuttles that connect the terminals also provide services from each terminal to nearby car hire offices. You can hire a car directly from one of these offices close to JFK airport, or book car hire from New York JFK airport in advance.

Driving a hire car around New York City and Manhattan isn't advisable if you've never been there before. However, a hire car is perfect if you want to take it out of the hectic city and see some nearby attractions.

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