John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York · US · JFK / KJFK · Official site
Terminals
| Terminal | Airlines | Open 24h | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| Terminal 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| Terminal 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| Terminal 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| Terminal 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
Transfers between terminals
| From | To | Mode | Time | Landside? | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free between terminals; ride under 10 minutes, trains every 5-15 minutes; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T1 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T1 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T1 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T4 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T4 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T4 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T4 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T5 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T5 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T5 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T5 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T7 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T7 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T7 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T7 | T8 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T8 | T1 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T8 | T4 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T8 | T5 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T8 | T7 | train | 10–20 min | Yes | AirTrain is free; changing terminals requires re-clearing TSA security · Landside transfer required · Security re-check required | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
| T4 | T4 | bus | Unknown | No | Free Delta shuttle inside T4 (between concourses A and B); no security re-check required; stops near gates B23/B54/A9; official source notes it is not necessarily faster than walking · Airside transfer possible | Airport official Verified 2026-09-11 |
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 | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Drinking water | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Work spaces | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
| Play areas | Unknown | — | Not yet verified |
Last verified: 2026-09-11 · Details on facility pages reflect what the official source publishes.
Rules & entry requirements
Changing terminals requires TSA re-screening
JFK has multiple terminals; if you arrive at one and depart from another, budget extra travel time — you must go through TSA screening again at your departure terminal. All terminals are connected by the AirTrain, which is free for trips between terminals.
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-11
AirTrain is free between terminals
The AirTrain connects all passenger terminals at JFK and is free for trips between terminals (approx. under 10 minutes ride, trains every 5-15 minutes).
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-11
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 2026-09-11
Airport open 24 hours; no public showers or sleeping facilities
JFK is open and staffed 24 hours a day. Per the official FAQ there are no public showers (check airline/credit-card lounges for shower facilities) and no sleeping pods or similar facilities at the airport.
Official guidance ↗ · Airport official · Verified 2026-09-11
Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality — only the linked government sources are authoritative.