United States
New York Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International · 5 terminals · recommended connection time 90 minutes.
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFKUnited States
Terminals1 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8John F. Kennedy International
Connection90 minrealistic minimum
Time zoneAmerica/New_York40.64, -73.78
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Connecting in New York
90 minutes is the minimum John F. Kennedy International itself applies — and it assumes the best case, without a terminal change and without another security check. If you change terminals, allow at least double. When your inbound flight is late, this is exactly where the connection is won or lost.
Frequently asked about JFK
- How many terminals does New York Airport have?
- John F. Kennedy International has 5 terminals: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8. Which one your flight uses depends on the airline and can change at short notice.
- How much connection time do I need in New York?
- At least 90 minutes is realistic for John F. Kennedy International. Allow considerably more for a terminal change or when leaving the Schengen area.
- Which time zone does New York Airport use?
- John F. Kennedy International is in the America/New_York time zone. All departure and arrival times on this page are local time.