Three major international airports
serve New York:
John F Kennedy,
LaGuardia and Newark. All three
are user-friendly, with facilities and
services clearly marked. All you have
to do is follow the signs and you're
home free. You'll find the ground
staff friendly and helpful if you have
any questions along the way. Read more details...
Entry Requirements
United States entry requirements have changed somewhat in the past few
years. In response to heightened national security measures, the US is
phasing in a program called US-VISIT, which requires international travelers
arriving from non-visa-exempt countries to have their fingerprints and a biometric photograph taken upon entry. The
program is now in place at JFK and Newark air- ports, which handle more international
flights than LaGuardia. As you may imagine, security is very tight at the airports.
Make sure you have your passport, visa (if required) and your completed arrival card ready when you reach
passport control. Read more details...
GETTING INTO NEW YORK
Whichever airport you arrive at, you.ll have a variety of
transportation options ranging in price and comfort
level. The Ground Transportation desk is the best place
to assess all your options - shuttle, train, taxi or bus.
Yellow taxis are available at all terminals. Taxi service from
JFK Airport to any destination in Manhattan is a $45 flat fee,
not including tolls and tip, and takes 40-
60 mins. Taxis are metered from the
other airports. Expect to pay around $25
from LaGuardia (25 mins.) and $60 from
Newark (45 mins.) Taxis are the easiest
option if you are in a group or will land
there at an antisocial hour. In addition to
the fare, you'll be responsible for bridge
and tunnel tolls, plus a tip for the driver.
All airports are also served by buses which will deliver you to
Grand Central Terminal or the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Share-ride van services like Airlink (212-812-9000) will deliver
you to your hotel.
From JFK, the AirTrain connects with the A subway line
which will bring you into the heart of Midtown for only $2. From
Newark, the AirTrain connects with New Jersey Transit, which
will bring you to Penn Station in Manhattan. Read more details...
