John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York · US · JFK / KJFK · Official site
Data coverage: 79/100 — internal measure of how much of this airport's decision data (terminals, transfers, facilities, hours, sources) is verified so far. It is a data-completeness tracker, not a rating of the airport. See methodology.
Terminals
| Terminal | Airlines | Open 24h | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Korean Air | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| Terminal 4 | Delta, Avianca, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, LATAM | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| Terminal 5 | JetBlue, Cape Air, Sun Country Airlines | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| Terminal 7 | Air Canada, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Aer Lingus, Condor, Frontier, Kuwait, Norse, Icelandair | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| Terminal 8 | American Airlines, British Airways, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, Iberia | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
Transfers between terminals
| From | To | Mode | Time | Landside? | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T1 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T1 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T1 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T4 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T4 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T4 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T4 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T5 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T5 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T5 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T5 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T7 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T7 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T7 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T7 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T8 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T8 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T8 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T8 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain connects all passenger terminals; free for trips between terminals. Passengers must go through TSA security screening again at the departure terminal. (10-20 minute range per prior verification of the same page.) | Airport official Verified 2026-09-12 |
| T4 | T4 | bus | Unknown | No | Delta operates a free shuttle bus between concourses within Terminal 4 (A and B gates); no TSA re-screening required. Bus stops: Gate B23, Gate B54, near Gate A9. Not necessarily faster than walking. | The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (JFK official) Verified 2026-09-12 |
Times are official published ranges, not measurements. The layover checker applies them to your itinerary.
Facilities
Status is rolled up from verified locations. Facility pages are only published where official data exists — types shown as Unknown have no verified records yet.
| Facility | Status | Where | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showers | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Sleeping areas | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Rest areas | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Wi-Fi | Available | All terminals | Free Wi-Fi (all terminals) |
| Charging | Available | All terminals | Charging stations (all terminals) |
| Luggage storage | Available | T4 | T4 Baggage Storage |
| Lounges | Available | T4, T5, T7 | Air India Maharaja Lounge (T4) · Capital One Lounge (T4) · Centurion Lounge (Amex, T4) · Chase Sapphire Lounge (T4) · Delta One Lounge (T4) · Delta Sky Club (Concourses A & B, T4) · HelloSky Lounge (T4) · Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (T4) · BlueHouse by JetBlue (T5) · Horizons T7 Lounge · Aer Lingus Lounge (T7) |
| Airport hotels | Available | T5 | TWA Hotel |
| 24-hour food | Available | T4 | Terminal 4 (open 24 hours) |
| Drinking water | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Work spaces | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Play areas | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
Last verified: 2026-09-12 · Details on facility pages reflect what the official source publishes.
Rules & entry requirements
Changing terminals requires TSA re-screening
Official connections guide: JFK has multiple terminals; if you arrive at one and depart from another you must go through the TSA screening process again. International-to-US connections require immigration, baggage claim and recheck, then security again.
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-12
AirTrain is free between terminals
Official connections guide: "The AirTrain connects all passenger terminals at JFK Airport … The AirTrain is free for trips between terminals." Check the operating carrier's terminal; codeshares may differ.
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-12
International-to-US connection procedure
On international arrival connecting to a U.S. flight, U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires you to go through immigration, collect your baggage (even if tagged to your final destination), recheck it at the baggage recheck facility, and pass through security again. Separate-ticket bookings may require full arrival procedures including check-in with the connecting airline.
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-12
Airport open 24 hours; no public showers or sleeping facilities
Official FAQ: "There are no sleeping pods or similar facilities, but as we are open and staffed 24 hours a day, we do all we can to make your extended or overnight stays as welcoming and comfortable as possible."
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-12
No public showers
Official FAQ: "Although there are no public showers available, we encourage you to check with your airline or credit card company for information on facilities available at the airline lounge or credit card lounges."
Official guidance ↗ · The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (JFK official) · Verified 2026-09-12
Terminals 5 and 7 temporarily relocated (construction)
Official terminal-page advisories (checked 2026-09-12): "Terminal 5 has temporarily relocated to the Howard Beach AirTrain Station due to construction at JFK." The same advisory appears on the Terminal 7 page. Check terminal pages before travelling.
Official guidance ↗ · The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (JFK official) · Verified 2026-09-12
Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality — only the linked government sources are authoritative.