What to do for 4 hours in JFK?

Check out how you are going to spend your spare time at JFK:
  • “Shop Till You Drop” at JFK Airport.
  • Eat and Drink at New York Airport. ...
  • Let your Children Play.
  • Pamper yourself at JFK Airport. ...
  • Enjoy a Quiet Time at JFK Airport. ...
  • Take in the Airport's View. ...
  • Sleep at New York Airport.
  • Check-in at TWA Hotel.




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Things to Do at New York Airport
  • “Shop Till You Drop” at JFK Airport.
  • Eat and Drink at New York Airport. ...
  • Let your Children Play.
  • Pamper yourself at JFK Airport. ...
  • Enjoy a Quiet Time at JFK Airport. ...
  • Take in the Airport's View. ...
  • Sleep at New York Airport.
  • Check-in at TWA Hotel.


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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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JFK to/from Manhattan by Yellow Cabs A surcharge of $5.00 during peak hours 4 pm to 8 pm on weekdays. Also, you should tip your driver 15% of the fare- about $8. Taxis will take cash or credit card. Travel Time: Expect a minimum of 45 minutes, but it could take twice that long depending on traffic conditions.

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Besides the 15-minute AirTrain ride from JFK to Jamaica Station, the transfer to Times Square with the Subway Line E should last around 41 minutes. Thus, the total duration of your ride from JFK to Times Square should be approximately one hour.

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Here are 10 ways of making use of your layover time at the airports
  1. Explore the airport. ...
  2. Get lounge access. ...
  3. Read a book. ...
  4. Use free WIFI to finish your pending work. ...
  5. Indulge in Duty-free shopping. ...
  6. Take a transit visa to explore the city. ...
  7. Do candid photography. ...
  8. Get some sleep.


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Traveling Around the Airport AirTrain travel within the airport is free, and the service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To enter or exit AirTrain JFK at the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations there is a $5 per person fee.

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Lounge day passes can be purchased in Terminal 1, Terminal 4 (Emirates passengers), Terminal 7 or Terminal 8.

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A cab ride from JFK Airport to Times Square costs a flat rate of $52 plus tolls and tip. (Source: NYC.gov)

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AirTrain + Subway from JFK to Manhattan This is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.

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A subway ride and AirTrain costs $11.15. A faster commuter train to and AirTrain costs between $13.25 to $15.25. A shared shuttle van costs between JFK and Grand Central is $20 per person, while a shared shuttle from JFK to your door starts at $40 per person and up.

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Without adding in tolls and tip, taxis follow a standard $52 fare to JFK from Manhattan. Is it cheaper to take a taxi or Uber in NYC? In most cases, it will be cheaper to take a taxi than do rideshare or Uber from JFK airport to Manhattan.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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To get to Manhattan from JFK, you can take the subway, commuter train, taxi, or a shuttle. The fastest is the commuter train (about 35 minutes), and the cheapest is the subway.

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