JFK AirTrain is the automated, elevated people mover system that operates between JFK International Airport, Long Island Rail Road trains and New York City Subway.
It also serves as an on-airport service connecting the airline terminals, rental car facilities, hotel shuttles, and airport parking lots.
AirTrain Routes
- Howard Beach route
The Howard Beach route ends at the Howard Beach-JFK subway station. It stops at Lefferts Boulevard (connecting transit services - B15 bus) for shuttle buses to long term parking lots A and B and to airport employee parking.
Connecting transit services:
A subway train
Q11 bus Runs along Cross Bay Blvd, Q21, Q53 SBS, Q52 SBS – Serve the Cross Bay Blvd corridor
- Jamaica Station route
The Jamaica route ends at Jamaica Station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) next to the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue-JFK subway station (to Brooklyn and Manhattan or Queens).
Connecting transit services:
E, J and Z subway trains
Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20A, Q20B, Q25/Q34, Q30, Q31, Q40, Q43, Q44, Q60 and Q65 buses.
- Airline Terminal route (free)
The Airline Terminal route connects JFK terminals, hotel shuttles, parking areas and rental car facilities.
All JFK AirTrain stations are wheelchair accessible. Howard Beach subway and Jamaica Long Island Railroad stations are wheelchair accessible too.
Hours of Operation
AirTrain runs 24/7,
- Depending on route/time of day - trains run every 7–15 minutes,
- depending on time of day and route.
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What do I do with the luggage?
QUESTION: I will arrive in Terminal 4 coming from Europe (going to Columbus through JFK). Airline told me that before I will go through customs I will have to pick up my luggage. After I will go through the Security do I give my luggage back to be transferred to another flight? Or do I take it with me to the Air Train to go to Terminal 3 and give my luggage away there, near the gate (where I will catch the next flight)? I will greatly appreciate any helpful reply. Thank you.
Here are the general procedures to follow:
1. Clear the US immigration.
2. Pick up your luggage from the carousel.
3. Clear the US customs.
4. Surrender your luggage to your airline staff on duty, who usually wait for the transfer passengers right after the customs. They'll take your luggage from there and direct it to the right destination.
5. You board the AirTrain to the approriate terminal.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Would it be faster for me (timewise) to take the Howard Beach route vs Jamaica Station route to get to JFK? It looks like there are alot of subway stops that snake around on the Howard Beach route? Are there any stops on the AirTran that I can't see on the map? And how long should I plan during mid-week around 5pm?
It's faster taking the Jamaica route. I planned the trip on trip planner from mta.info from times square to jfk and it's about 15 min faster taking the E
I am travelling with a sports team from Sydney. We need to get from JFK to as close to Oxford Connecticut as possible. Which route should we take?
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Hi. I would like to know how much time does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 by Air train? Thank You in advance
Are you able to take luggage carts onto the AirTran? I am traveling with 2 small children alone and need to connect to another terminal.
Does the air train operate between JFK and La Guardia airport? if yes, please help me with the directions and cost?
I also need to get from JKF to Laguardi airport. Are there shuttle buses available.
How much do you think it will cost and how long do you think it will take.
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