Airports- Getting in and around

ARRIVING & DEPARTING By Air
The major gateways to New York City are JFK International Airport (tel. 1-718-244-4444) and La Guardia Airport (tel. 1-718-533-3400), both in the borough of Queens, and Newark International Airport (tel. 1-973-961-6000) in New Jersey.

New York airports have incoming flights from all over the world. Some sample flying times are: from Chicago (3 1/2 hours), London (7 hours), Los Angeles (6 hours), Sydney via Los Angeles (21 hours).

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Transfers from JFK International Airport Taxis / cabs Taxis charge a flat fee of $30 plus tolls (which may be as much as $4) and take 35-60 minutes. Public Transport (MTA) The cheapest but slowest means of getting to Manhattan is to take the Port Authority's free shuttle bus, which stops at all terminals, to the Howard Beach subway station, where you can catch the A train into Manhattan. Alternatively, you can take Bus Q-10 (there are no luggage facilities on this bus) to the Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens subway station, where you can switch to the E or F train. Or you can take Bus B-15 to New Lots station and catch the number 3 subway train. Allow at least two hours for the trip; the total cost is one fare ($2.00) if you use the shuttle, or bus fare ($2.00) plus subway fare ($2.00, free transfer from bus if you use metrocard) if you take the Q-10 or B-15 to the train. Buses accept MetroCard, or exact change (no pennies or bills); the subway accepts only the Metrocard. See how to buy a metrocard. For bus and subway information, contact Gray Line Air Shuttle (tel. 1-212-315-3006 or 1-800-451-0455) or New York City Transit (MTA, tel. 1-718-330-1234).

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Transfers from La Guardia Airport Taxis / cabs Taxis cost $17-$29 plus tolls (which may be as high as $4) and take 20-40 minutes. Group taxi rides to Manhattan are available at taxi dispatch lines just outside the baggage-claim areas during most travel hours (except on Saturday and holidays). Group fares run $9-$10 per person plus a share of tolls. The Gray Line Air Shuttle serves major Manhattan hotels directly to and from the airport. The fare is $13 per person; make arrangements at the airport's ground transportation center or use the courtesy phone. Shuttles operate 7 AM-11 PM. Public Transport (MTA) The most economical way to reach Manhattan is to ride the M-60 public bus ($2, coins or metrocard) to 125th Street. You will also get a free transfer from Bus to Train station if you use a metrocard. From 125 and Lexington you can take the 4, 5 and 6 subway train to midtown (Take the downtown train). From 125 and Malcolm X Blvd/Lenox Av take the 2 or 3 trains downtown. From 125 and Broadway you will get the 1 train. From 125 and St. Nicholas you can take the A B C or D downtown trains to midtown. You need a $2 Metrocard for subway access or bus. Buses accept the MetroCard, or exact change (no pennies or bills). See how to buy a metrocard. Alternatively, you can take Bus Q-48 from La Guardia to the Main Street-Flushing station, where you can catch the 7 train. You can also catch the privately operated Q-33 to either the Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights subway station, where you can switch to the E or F train, or the 74th Street-Broadway station, where you can switch to the 7 train. Allow 90 minutes for the entire trip to midtown. For bus and subway information, contact Gray Line Air Shuttle (tel. 1-212-315-3006 or 1-800-451-0455) or New York City Transit (MTA, tel. 1-718-330-1234). Water Shuttle / Ferry The Delta Water Shuttle runs between La Guardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal and Wall Street (Pier 11). The trip takes about 45 minutes. The fare is $15, $25 round-trip. For ferry information, call Delta Water Shuttle (tel. 1-800-543-3779).

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Downtown Manhattan Heliport