New York - Airports

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Location: The airport is located 15 miles (24km) southeast of central Manhattan.

Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 between the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October)

Contacts: Tel: +1 (718) 244 4444. Transfer between terminals: Passengers can travel between JFK's nine terminals on free red, white and blue buses, taking between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on the terminal.

Transfer to the city: Ground Transportation Information is available in the baggage claim/arrival areas of all terminals. The New York Airport Service provides a transportation service to and from Manhattan (New York City), JFK Airport, LGA Airport, and Midtown Hotels. The buses leaves regularly and cost $13. Travellers can also get to the city centre on the subway ($2). A free yellow, white and blue Long-Term Parking Lot Bus takes passengers to Howard Beach Station, from there take 'A' subway train to the centre. To JFK from Manhattan, use 'A' train to 'Far Rockaway'. 'SuperShuttle Manhattan' is a 24-hour, shared, door-to-door service which costs between $15 and $19 to anywhere between Battery Park and 227th including all hotels, the service also operates to Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island. Taxis are available and cost $35 plus tolls, journey time to Manhattan is between 40 and 60 minutes, longer in peak hours.

Car rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz and National are represented at all terminals.

Facilities: All terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change, bars, restaurants and a selection of shops. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: There are two kinds of public parking at JFK. The Long-Term Parking is four miles from the terminals and is served by a free shuttle bus ($3 for the first 12 hours, $10 for up to 24 hours and $5 for each 12-hour period or part thereafter). Passengers are advised to allow 30 minutes to reach their terminal. The Central Terminal Area (CTA) Parking is adjacent to the terminals ($3 for the first half hour or part, $5 for up to 2 hours).

Website: www.kennedyairport.com