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New York, NY (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Things to know before you go

Terminal Location

Departures
5:00am - 8:30pm: Terminal 5
8:30pm - 5:00am: Terminal 5

International Arrivals 
5:30am - 11:00pm: Terminal 5
11:00pm - 5:30am: Terminal 4

Recommended Arrival Time Domestic: 3 hours prior to departure
International: 4 hours prior to departure
Ticket Counter Hours

2:30am - 12:00am

TSA Security Checkpoint

3:00am - 12:00am¹

Baggage Service Office Central Baggage Services: 1-866-538-5438
Unaccompanied Minors

Drop-off Location: Special Services Counter
Pick-up Location: Baggage Service Office

Check for gate pass availability at the ticket counter

Skycap/Curbside

Yes/Yes

Cashless Lobby

Yes

Cash is not accepted

Self-Service Kiosk Yes
Priority Security Yes
Jetbridge Access

Terminal 5: Yes

Terminal 4: Not always

 

Travel alerts

TSA screening update

TSA security screening wait times for flights departing out of the US are improving. We recommend arriving 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights and 4 hours for international flights.

Mint/Mosaic dedicated check in

Due to higher than expected TSA wait times at JFK, please note that the Mint/Mosaic dedicated check in area has temporarily been moved to the right of TSA Pre-check (accessible via Door 8).
JFK Airport Website

JFK Airport Website

Official website of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
JFK Airport Website
JFK Accessibility Assistance

JFK Accessibility Assistance

Wheelchairs, TTY phones, and more.
JFK Accessibility Assistance
JFK Pets & Service Animals

JFK Pets & Service Animals

Traveling with animals.
JFK Pets & Service Animals

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