General Airport Information
New York Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, is one of the leading airports in the United States and the world. Named after the charismatic politician John F. Kennedy (actually renamed after his assassination in 1963), it lies in Queens, approximately 16 miles (26km) from Manhattan. JFK has 6 terminal buildings and 4 runways, and it is estimated to welcome more than 62 million passengers annually. User-friendly, technologically advanced, and fully equipped, JFK Airport has much more than the necessary amenities and services to provide its passengers with the utmost traveling experience.
Terminals
Spread over six terminal buildings, JFK Airport serves a wide variety of air carriers, leaving and coming from all over the world. Although JFK terminals are located almost next to each other, walking between terminals is strongly not advised due to the high traffic levels on the airport’s roads. Thus, the airport’s AirTrain handles between-the-terminal transfers. In any case, traveling from one JFK terminal to another requires passing through security.
Hotels
The one-of-a-kind TWA Hotel lies adjacent to JFK terminal 5. Providing premium services and amenities, the JFK airport hotel accepts day bookings as well. However, you’ll have to pass through security to check in to the airport hotel, even if your landing terminal is T5. On the other hand, if you want to explore the nearby areas, you’ll find plenty of hotels near JFK Airport. Heading to the city center, the lodging options are even more varied, allowing you to come up with the ideal accommodation for you, depending on your preferences and, of course, your budget.
Parking
No matter your parking needs and your budget, you’ll find the perfect parking facility at JFK Airport. From short-term to long-stay parking lots, and from designated “Kiss & Fly” areas and Cell Lots to parking spots for travelers with mobility issues, New York Airport offers a variety of parking options for its travelers and can fulfill their every requirement.
Layover at the Airport
Even if transit flights can be a hassle, a layover at JFK Airport isn’t wasted time. JFK offers you all the amenities to make your free time at the airport a worthy part of your journey, whereas long layovers allowing a quick visit to New York, will add some unforgettable memories to your entire traveling experience.