Which New York airport is best for tourists?

JFK
For most people traveling in and out of New York, JFK is the best airport to fly into. It’s the easiest to get to/from on the subway and has a good variety of flight departure times and destinations.

Where should I live near JFK airport?

Check out these popular neighborhoods that are directly served by subway lines accessible from JFK Airport:

• Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
• Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
• Bushwick, Brooklyn.
• Lower East Side, Manhattan.
• Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
• Financial District, Manhattan.
• Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan.

Is the JFK airport area safe?

It’s perfectly safe and I never had any issues there. JFK is in Jamaica, which is not so nice and the immediate surrounding area around the airport is largely industrial. Oh, and you have Howard Beach to the East of JFK and that’s very nice and residential, but there are no hotels there that I’m aware of.

What is the closest city to JFK airport?

Major cities near JFK

• 13 miles to New York, NY.
• 15 miles to Jersey City, NJ.
• 21 miles to Newark, NJ.
• 87 miles to Philadelphia, PA.
• 175 miles to Baltimore, MD.
• 186 miles to Boston, MA.
• 209 miles to Washington, DC.
• 265 miles to Rochester, NY.

What town is close to JFK?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the major international airport servicing the New York area. Located in Jamaica, Queens, it is within fast and easy proximity to Long Island area attractions and hotels.

Is JFK Airport Covid safe?

To keep you safe at the airport, we have increased the frequency of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting in all areas of the terminals, added plexiglass shields in high traffic areas and providing hand sanitizer throughout our facilities.

Is JFK airport safe at night?

Spending the night at JFK Airport Although all terminals remain open 24 hours a day, the airport does not have many comfortable places where you can rest, and it is also pretty cold, noisy and bright. It is recommended to have a sleeping bag, blankets, an eye mask and earplugs.