Does Terminal 5 JFK have customs?

JetBlue Terminal 5 Customs and Border Area at JFK Airport in New York City ? T5i.



Yes, Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has its own dedicated international arrivals facility, commonly referred to as T5i. Opened by JetBlue, this state-of-the-art $200 million facility features a full U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) area designed to process up to 1,400 travelers per hour. Prior to the opening of T5i, JetBlue passengers arriving from international destinations had to land at Terminal 4 to clear customs before being bussed back to Terminal 5. In 2026, the facility utilizes advanced biometric kiosks and "Global Entry" lanes to significantly reduce wait times. It is important to note that while T5 handles many international flights from the Caribbean and Latin America, some international arrivals may still be routed through other terminals depending on the carrier and codeshare agreements. Travelers can check real-time "Security & Customs Wait Times" directly on the official JFK airport website or app to plan their ground transportation accordingly upon arrival.

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If you're a U.S. citizen or Canadian visitor, you may find it most convenient to use the Mobile Passport Control app or an automated passport control kiosk in T4. Citizens of other countries should refer to cbp.gov for full Immigration and Customs details.

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Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.

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The major airlines operating at JFK Terminal 5 are Air Lingus, Cape Air, and JetBlue.

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Do you have to go through security between terminals at JFK? The AirTrain operates outside the secure area, so passengers have to re-clear security when connecting between all terminals.

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You will need to reclear TSA security once you arrive in your departure terminal. For international arriving passengers, you must claim all checked bags at Customs and recheck with your departing airline, even if the bags are checked to your final destination!

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The Terminal 5 (also known as T5) addition, which is connected to the TWA Flight Center, is a 625,000-square-foot (58,100 m2) facility designed by Gensler.

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At long last, the answer to the question, What terminal is JetBlue in at JFK? It's actually the main airline flying from Terminal 5 (Cape Air is the only other carrier based here). Terminal 5 is also where you can access the airport's only on-site property, the TWA Hotel (more on that later).

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There are four lounges in JFK Terminal 5 Aer Lingus Lounge. USO Lounge. JetBlue Rooftop and Wooftop Terrace. BeRelax Spa.

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Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.

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