JFK Airport Parking Guide

Finding your way around airports and their parking garages can be a challenge. We hope you’ll find some useful tips in our JFK Airport parking guide. You can find parking rates, airport terminal parking information, food and shopping options, Airport FAQs, local hotels, and directions to the airport.

JFK Parking Rates

Parking Options	JFK Parking Rates
Long Term	$3/hour, max $15 per day
Short Term	$3/hour, max $36 per day
Curbside Valet	$25 per day
Overflow	$10 per day

The rates for JFK parking garages start at $18 and can reach up to $39 at the daily/short-term lots. The economy lot and long term lot 9 at JFK cost $18 for the first 24-hour period and then charge $6 for each 8-hour increment after. The airport also offers short term parking garages next to the terminals. The green, orange, and red parking garages charge $35 per day and are located near terminals 1, 2, 7, and 8. For parking close to terminals 4 and 5, you can park in the blue and yellow garages for $39.

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Travelers who park in the long term lots will have access to the AirTrain, free of charge, where they can reach any of the JFK terminals. However, relying on the AirTrain to be on time and have space can add stress to your travels. Plus, the AirTrain costs an additional $8 each way, in addition to the high parking fee.

JFK Terminal Parking

As one of the major international hubs in the USA, New York’s JFK has service from over 70 airlines. To accommodate the millions of passengers passing through the airport, the Port Authority has built 6 terminals, for both domestic and international flights.

Terminal 1 hosts the following airlines: Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, Air Italy, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airlines, China Eastern, Eva Air, Fly Jamaica Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Viva Aerobus

Terminal 2 only works with Delta Airlines.

Terminal 4 has airlines Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air India, Air Serbia, Asiana, Avianca, Avianca Brasil, Caribbean Airlines, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Egypt Air, El Al, Emirates, Etihad, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss, Uzbekistan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, WestJet, XiamenAir, and XL Airways.

Terminal 5 accomodates Aer Lingus, Cape Air, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, TAP Portugal.

Getting to JFK International Airport

There are plenty of ways to reach the airport from anywhere in New York City. For travelers needing to drive to JFK, the address is as follows:

John F Kennedy International Airport Queens, NY 11430 USA

Airtrains

connects to the MTA subway system and can bring you from JFK to anywhere in the city

Subways/Trains:

NYC subway lines and commuter rail system

Buses:

The bus line has stops throughout the city and connections to JFK Airport

Taxis:

There is also the option to take a taxi from the city to the airport, however, this is typically more expensive

Airport FAQS

How early should I arrive for check-in?

Security lines typically open around 4 AM at JFK airport for all terminals. Closing times vary by terminal and we recommend calling your airline to ensure the security checkpoint is still open if you have a late flight.

When does the Airport open its doors?

Some terminals at JFK are open 24/7 including Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. Other terminals don’t open its doors until the early morning hours such as Terminal 5 which opens at 5:00 AM.

How early should I arrive for check-in?

Travelers flying within the United States should arrive and check-in two hours prior to their departure. If you have an international flight, airlines generally recommend arriving three hours before your flight, allowing for plenty of time to get through security and drop off your luggage.

Shopping and Food Options

John F Kennedy International Airport has a variety of shops, restaurants, fast food, and amenities across each terminal. Listed here are a few of the services and amenities offered for terminals 1 through 8.

Terminal 1 & 2

Euro Cafe - Arrivals level West, food options: grab and go food, tea, coffee
Dunkin Donuts kiosk - Food Court, food options: grab and go, coffee, children’s menu
Hudson News - behind check-in counters C/D, Gate 4 & 3, Arrivals level West, gifts, souvenirs, magazines, convenience items
Panini Express - Arrivals level East, Departures level S and W Concourses, food options: grab and go, hot sandwiches
Starbucks - Food Court, food options: coffee, tea, pastries, salads, sandwiches
Michael Kors - Checkpoint Gates 4-10, fashion and accessories shop
Duty-Free shops - Shopping area, checkpoint gates 4-10, electronics, cosmetics, gifts, duty-free
ATMs - Gates 3 & 4, Arrivals level West, Departure level West, Food court
BKLYN Beer Garden - opposite Gate 67, food options: restaurant and bar
Cibo Express Gourmet Market - Arrivals level, bookstore, Food Hall Gate 24, Gates 61/65/67, food options: grab & go
World Bean - Arrivals level, opposite Gate 66, food options: coffee and tea
Wendy’s - Near Gate 62, food options: fast food
Service Animal/Pet Relief Area - Near Gate C60
Nursing Station - Gate C70, private nursing suites for mothers
Travelex Foreign Currency Exchange & ATM - Near Gate 61
CTY - Opposite Gate 62, gifts & souvenirs

Terminal 4 and 5

Buffalo Wild Wings - Gate B26, food options: restaurant & bar
Canal St Noodle House - Gate A3, food options: restaurant & bar, grab and go
Dunkin Donuts - Gate B33/B18, Arrivals Hall East, Retail Hall East, food options: coffee, pastries, grab and go
Five Borough Food Hall - Retail Hall West, food options: bar, restaurants
Jamba Juice - Gate B27, food options: grab and go, smoothies, children’s menu
Pizza Vino - Gate B28, food options: restaurant, grab and go, bar, children’s menu
Tigin's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Gate A7, food options: restaurant & bar
Peets Coffee & Tea - Gate B26, food options: grab and go, coffee, tea
Hudson - Gate A2, Gate B23, Arrivals Hall East, books & magazines
Bluwire - Gate A2, Gate B24, electronics
DFS Duty-Free - Gates A4/B23/B32, Retail Hall West, Duty-free, cosmetics, spirits & wine
Nursing Stations - Gate A3/Gate B31, Retail Hall West, private nursing suites for mothers
Service Animal/Pet Relief Area - Near Gate 31, outside arrivals area East
Travelex ATMs & Travelex Worldwide Money Exchange - Gates A4/B22/B32, Arrivals Hall, Retail Hall East

Cibo Express Gourmet Market - Food hall, Gates 9/10, Opposite Gate 4, food options: children’s menu, grab and go
Dunkin Donuts - Food Hall, Gate 25, Arrivals Baggage claim 4, food options: coffee, pastries, grab and go
Fresh Italian Pasta - Food Hall, food options: children’s menu, restaurant
Jamba Juice/CIBO Express Market - Marketplace, food options: smoothies, grab and go
Lucy’s Asian Kitchen - Food Hall, food options: restaurant
World Bean Coffee Bar & Cafe - Gate 19, food options: grab and go, coffee
Baked by Melissa - Marketplace, food options: coffee, tea, grab and go
Best Buy Zoom Shops - Gates 6-7/9-10, Opposite Gate 23, electronics
Blue Sky Traders - Gates 11-12, travel accessories, gifts, souvenirs
CNBC News - Gate 8 concourse entrance, opposite Gate 24, South check-in, books, magazines, grab and go
InMotion - Marketplace, travel accessories, electronics
Nursing Suite - Gates 1/12/27, private room for nursing mothers
Service Animal/Pet Relief Area - Gate 28, outdoor Arrivals Area North end
Travelex ATM - Gates 10/23/6/7

Airport Hotels and JFK Attractions

For travelers with early morning flights, there are many airport hotels near JFK to choose from. Find the closest hotels in the list below:

TWA Hotel One Idlewild Drive JFK International Airport, NY 11430 Phone: 212-806-9000
Best Western JFK Airport 14425 153rd Ln, Jamaica, NY 11434, Phone: 718-977-2100
Radisson Hotel JFK 135-30 140th St, Jamaica, NY 11436, Phone: 718-322-2300
JFK Inn 154-10 S Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434, Phone: 718-723-5100
Sleep Inn JFK Airport 153-75 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434, Phone: 718-341-4300
Crowne Plaza JFK Airport 138-10 135th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11436, Phone: 718-530-1160
Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica/JFK Airport 144-26 153rd Ct, Jamaica, NY 11434, Phone: 718-527-9025
Hilton New York JFK Airport 144-02 135th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11436, Phone: 718-659-0200
Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport 153-70 S Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434, Phone: 718-977-3100
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK 145-11 N Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY 11436, Phone: 718-848-2121

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