Where to park for JFK Terminal 1?

Short-Term and Daily Parking at JFK
  • The Green Lot provides parking to Terminals 1 & 2.
  • The Blue Lot provides parking to Terminal 4.
  • The Yellow Lot provides parking to Terminal 5.
  • The Orange Lot provides parking to Terminal 7.
  • The Red Lot provides parking to Terminal 8.




For Terminal 1 at New York’s JFK Airport in 2026, the most convenient option is the Green Parking Lot, which is a "near-terminal" surface lot. However, due to the massive, ongoing "New Terminal One" construction project, parking is extremely limited and pre-booking is essential via the official JFK website. If the Green Lot is full, the next best option is the Federal Circle Station (Lot 9), which is the "Long-Term" lot connected to Terminal 1 via a 10-minute ride on the AirTrain. In 2026, many savvy travelers have shifted to off-site parking lots near Jamaica Station (like The Parking Spot), which offer shuttle services and are often 40% cheaper than the official airport lots. Because Terminal 1 is the primary hub for many international carriers, the parking areas fill up quickly; if you arrive without a reservation, you may be redirected to the furthest lots, adding 30–45 minutes to your check-in process.

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Prebook online at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot and avoid higher drive-up parking rates. Book now at Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia to begin saving. For a full breakdown of parking rates at Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia, click on the links below.

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The terminal's construction began in 2022, with the first new gates scheduled to go live in 2026. Credit: PANYNJ. The new terminal is expected to become fully operational in 2030. Credit: PANYNJ.

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Terminal closure The problems at JFK's Terminal 1 all began yesterday when an electrical panel failed. The failure led to the power outage and also started a small fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, solving one of the two problems. The electrical failure problem has proven to be more challenging to solve.

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Port Authority said the reason for the increase is the increase in travelers flying during the summer months, and in turn, more people driving to the airports. That creates a significant increase in demand for airport parking.

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Parking at John F. There are many parking lots and garages around JFK that would best suit your needs. If you're meeting someone, you can use the Cell Phone lot for free. Short-term parking can be found next to the terminals and cost from $4.00 per 30 minutes to $33.00 per 24 hours.

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Arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours for international travel. Allow as much time as possible for arriving at the airport, checking in (especially for checked luggage), and clearing security.

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Terminal 1 opened in 1998, 50 years after the opening of JFK, at the direction of the Terminal One Group, a consortium of four key operating carriers: Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, and Lufthansa.

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At JFK you can walk or take the AirTrain from T2 to T1 in <10min (T2 arriving gate to T1 security). It's about the same either way by foot or by train. The 2-3hr recommendation is for originating airport.

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Terminal closure The problems at JFK's Terminal 1 all began yesterday when an electrical panel failed. The failure led to the power outage and also started a small fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, solving one of the two problems. The electrical failure problem has proven to be more challenging to solve.

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