Flights to New York

An iconic city

New York is a lively city that is regarded as one of the most influential in the world. With the Empire State building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, New York is seen as an iconic American city.

Best time to travel and celebrations

Even though the summers can be very hot and the winters very cold, New York is an excellent year-round destination. The city has many celebrations throughout the year that are both visually spectacular and entertaining. The Chinese New Year is in February and it is a colourful celebration. In March is St. Patrick's Day, which is a big event and the city becomes bedecked with green. Independence day on the 4th of July is famous for its firework displays. In November Thanksgiving is celebrated with balloons and floats. The New Years Even celebrations in New York are legendary.

Before you travel and important information

Before travelling to New York, British citizens with British passports can apply via the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) for visits of up to 90 days, and British passport holders with other nationalities will need a visa (no entry under VWP). The USA has much stricter alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations than Britain and it is important to note that no drinking or smoking in public places and parks is allowed. The average price for groceries is 30% higher than in London, while restaurant prices are around 5% higher. Prices in restaurants, cafes or bars often do not include taxes. Adding 20% extra for tips is expected.

Local information and travel

The AirTrain travels from the airport to the metro of the New York Subway and stops at all terminals, it is around a 40 -75 minute journey to downtown Manhattan. A one-way trip with the metro costs about $2.75 and a seven-day Metrocard pass costs around $29. There are regular buses from the airport, as well as an express bus available that travels to Manhattan, Hudson Valley and Long Island, and a one-way trip cost around $6.50. Taxis can the faster if there are no traffic jams and they are often used by local residents, but taxis are more expensive, with a journey to Manhattan costing around $52. New York offers many different accommodation choices and hostels cost from around $34 per person per night, while hotels are from around $40 for one person per night.

Airport New York John F Kennedy JFK

New York John F Kennedy International Airport is the most important airport in the metropolitan region of New York. It is located at the southern end of Queens. According to passenger numbers, aircraft movements and cargo handled, it is one of the top twenty. airports in the world. The airport is managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who also manage the two airports, Newark Liberty International in New Jersey and LaGuardia in New York City.

JFK airport is particualrly important for flights coming from the United Kingdom and amongst the top routes are flights from London to New York operated by American Airlines and British Airways.

Other airports in remote areas of ​​New York are located about 90 km ((55 miles) east of downtown Manhattan - Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip; Westchester County Airport in White Plains about 60 km (37 miles) northeast of downtown Manhattan; and about 120 km (70 miles) north of downtown Manhattan, Stewart International Airport in Newburgh.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, paid short and long term parking – parking garages
• Nearby cities: New York (21 km), Jersey City (27 km), Yonkers (34 km), Newark (35 km), Elizabeth (37 km), Paterson (45 km), Stamford (50 km), Edison (55 km), North Stamford (59 km), Bridgeport (76 km)
• Directions by car: Interstate I-678, N.Y. State Route 27 or Shore Parkway.
• Stations: AirTrain links the terminals with New York City Subway stations Howard Beach (IND Rockaway Line) and Sutpin Boulevard (Archer Avenue Line).

Location

First in use in 1948, the airport is about 22 km or 15 miles east of downtown Manhattan. To reach the airport please use the Interstate I-678, New York State Route 27 and Shore Parkway.

Since 2003, AirTran JFK has served the airport on a regular basis. This links up all the terminals that are currently in use with the two subway station Howard Beach (Route A - IND Rockaway Line) and Sutpin Boulevard (Routes E, J und Z - Archer Avenue Line) as well as with Jamaica Station (Long Island Railroad LIRR). From Jamaica Station there is a fast city train to Penn Station which is about 18 km or 12 miles north west.

The airport is also served by several city buses such as the Q3, Q10, and B15.

Passengers transferring between John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia can use the New York Airport Express bus. Between John F. Kennedy and Newark, Go Airlink NYC also provide a regular shuttle bus services. There are also regular bus services to Midtown Manhattan, to Pennsylvania Station (several Amtrak routes and commuter trains) to Grand Central Terminal (commuter train) and the Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound, NJ Transit, Peter Pan, Trans- Bridge etc.).

Otherwise, please use rental cars, taxis, shuttle vans, hotel buses and limousines.