New York
New York JFK International Airport, or John F Kennedy International Airport, encompasses more than 2,100 hectares (5,000 acres) of land and originally started operation in 1947 with commercial flights beginning in 1948. As a leader in aviation in the United States, JFK International Airport has a full and comprehensive range of amenities that travelers, for business or vacation, require when arriving or departing the airport in New York.
Food courts are available in various terminals with a range of more than 100 different food choices in addition to shopping facilities that include duty free shopping, a spa service with Xpress Spa and a range of currency exchange and travel insurance services on site. Visitors who pass through JFK International Airport will also be pleased to know that there is a Starbucks onsite to enable you to ensure you get that full coffee hit when arriving or departing from New York.
New York Guide
Choosing car hire with free pick up on arrival at JFK International Airport is a common option for business travelers, however more and more holiday makers will also consider the benefits of traveling through this amazing city with personal transport. New York offers a comprehensive range of financial and recreational activities and is considered, by many, as a cultural center not to be left off any travel plans when in the United States.
Whether you are in New York for business or pleasure it is worthwhile to take some time from your day to people-watch in Manhattan or visit the world famous Central Park. Self drive trips, to bask in the awe of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building or the Chrysler Building are high on planned excursions. Whether you are sightseeing or making a business trip, remember to bring your camera so that when you leave the area you have the memories of your stay.
JFK Airport Directions
When Traveling to JFK International Airport from Manhattan take the Belt Parkway east to Junction 19, on to the Van Wyck expressway and exit at the airport junction. Sign posting will guide you directly to JFK Airport.
JFK Airport Parking
As with everything at JFK International Airport, travelers will find that parking provisions are more than sufficient. Short term, long term and disabled parking is onsite with each terminal having color coding relevant to parking spaces.
JFK Airport Flight Information
JFK International Airport depart to domestic locations within the United States and various international destinations as well. Flight information relative to departures and arrivals can be easily found within the terminal buildings.
Hotels Near New York Airport
Travelers will find the Ramada Plaza Hotel on site and more than four other high class hotel options located nearby.
New York Time Zone
New York is 4 or 5 hours behind Greenwich Meantime (GMT - 4 hours from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October), in the US Eastern Time Zone.