Which terminal at JFK is international?

JFK Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is on the southeast side of the airport, operating flights from international airlines such as Air France, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines.



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JFK International Air Terminal LLC (JFKIAT) is the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most active air terminals in the New York area, serving 30 international and domestic airlines with an annual passenger volume of 21.8 million travelers in 2018.

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JFK has five active terminals, containing 130 gates in total. The terminals are numbered 1–8 but skipping terminals 2 (permanently closed in 2023), 3 (demolished in 2013) and 6 (demolished in 2011).

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The airport grounds are made up of five terminals numbered 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8, skipping Terminal 3 and 6, which were demolished in 2011 and 2013 after Terminal 5 was expanded, and Terminal 2 which was closed on January 2023 to be used it for the airport's new international terminal.

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On average, it takes about 20 minutes to clear customs and immigration at JFK. However, it is possible to wait for up to an hour or more during peak travel times or if there are long lines at the immigration booths. Here are some tips for clearing customs and immigration quickly at JFK: Arrive at the airport earl.

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Flight Connections at JFK
For all domestic-to-domestic and domestic-to-international flight connections from a different terminal, you'll need to exit the terminal and re-clear security. If you've booked 2 flights on 1 reservation, then double-check any checked luggage is tagged through to your final destination.

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8 Ways to Breeze Through Customs Quickly
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  8. Keep your cool.


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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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