JFK Airport

John F. Kennedy Airport is New York's largest and busiest airport. Located in Queens and 25 km (15.5 miles) from Manhattan, it consists of 8 terminals (not all of which are operational) connected by the Air Train, a free, non-stop train that serves as a link to the underground or train station in the direction of Manhattan.

How to Get to New York from JFK

Airport Transfer

It is the easiest and fastest option. If you decide you would like to book an airport transfer, a driver will be waiting for you in the airport holding a sign with your name on it and will take you directly to your hotel, thus avoiding extra toll fees. Our transfer service is US$ 95. 

Book your transfer service from JFK to Manhattan

Taxi

Another convenient and common option is to take a taxi. The fare from JFK Airport to Manhattan is US$ 100, about US$ 55 for Queens and US$ 75 for Brooklyn, plus tolls, surcharges and tips to be added to the final fare.

The time to get to the center is approximately half an hour.

Air Train & Subway

The Air Train runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with departures every 5 minutes during rush hour and 10 minutes the rest of the day and is the most economical way to get from JFK to New York. The Air Train consists of 3 lines: Howard Beach (underground line A); Jamaica Station (lines E, J, Z) adjacent to Sutphin Blvd; and ‘All Terminals’, which runs through the different terminals in the form of a ring.

If you need to take the Air Train to move between terminals you can do so for free, however, this train costs US$ 8.50 (plus US$ 1 for the physical card) if you arrive at any of the underground stations in Manhattan or vice versa, to which you must add US$ 2.75 for the single underground ticket. Therefore, the trip would cost a total of US$ 12.25 in a combination that will take you just over an hour to get downtown.

Limousine

The most glamorous option is to take a limousine. This option is considerably cheaper than in many other countries, and for a little over US$ 300 you can get to your hotel in a limo. It can sometimes be cheaper to take a limousine if you're in a large group than several taxis.

Other Ways

It's also possible to hire the airport’s shuttle services, minibusses, etc. The price per person is approximately US$ 15-US$ 20. We recommend this option for those traveling by themselves or for those that do not want to take the Subway.

If you're in a great hurry or don’t mind spending a little more, you can book a helicopter for approximately US$ 600.