John F Kennedy International
LocationThe airport is located 15 miles (24km) southeast of
central Manhattan. Time DifferenceGMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to
November). ContactsTel: +1 718 244 4444. Transfer to the CityGround Transportation Information is available in
the baggage claim/arrival areas of all terminals and provides
information on buses, shared-ride vans and limousines. The AirTrain
links the airport to the subway, train and bus system, which go to
the city centre. 'SuperShuttle Manhattan' is a 24-hour, shared,
door-to-door service to anywhere between Battery Park and 227th
including all hotels, and the service also operates to Queens,
Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. The New York Airport Service
provides a regular bus transportation service to and from Manhattan
(New York City), LGA Airport, and Midtown Hotels. FacilitiesAll terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change,
bars, restaurants and a wide selection of shops. There is a
cellular phone rental facility in the arrivals area of Terminal 3.
Travellers will be able to find most services in the terminals,
including wireless Internet access, medical facilities, information
counters, shoe-shiners and conference facilities. Disabled
facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their
airline or travel agent in advance. Car ParkingThere are two kinds of public parking at JFK. The
long-term parking is four miles (6km) from the terminals and is
served by a free shuttle bus. Passengers are advised to allow 30
minutes to reach their terminal. The Central Terminal Area (CTA)
parking is adjacent to the terminals and provides for daily parking
needs. Signs to the parking facilities are colour-coded to indicate
their proximity to the terminals. A Cell Phone Lot waiting area is
located near the airport's entrance for drivers to wait for
disembarking passengers. Departure TaxPassenger Facility Charge US$4.50 Websitewww.kennedyairport.com