How long does it take to transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8?

The trip between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8 takes about 8 minutes by قطار.

Do I need to clear security again transferring between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8?

Yes — the transfer between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8 is landside, so you must re-clear security.

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How to transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Getting from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) takes about 8 minutes by قطار. You will need to leave the secure area and re-clear security.

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AirTrain JFK — Terminals 8 and 1 are neighbours on the loop; re-clear security at the destination terminal.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has 5 terminals in total. The same route runs in both directions between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8.

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About T1 and T8

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International carriers; site of the future New Terminal One.

Airlines at Terminal 1 (T1):

CAAir China AFAir France NZAir New Zealand OZAsiana Airlines OSAustrian Airlines MUChina Eastern Airlines MSEgyptAir BREVA Air AZITA Airways KEKorean Air LOLOT Polish Airlines LHLufthansa PRPhilippine Airlines SVSaudia SKScandinavian Airlines LXSwiss International Air Lines TPTAP Air Portugal TKTurkish Airlines

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American Airlines, British Airways and their oneworld partners — Iberia, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Royal Jordanian — plus Alaska Airlines and China Southern.

Airlines at Terminal 8 (T8):

ASAlaska Airlines AAAmerican Airlines BABritish Airways CXCathay Pacific CZChina Southern Airlines AYFinnair IBIberia JLJapan Airlines QFQantas QRQatar Airways

Other terminal transfers at John F. Kennedy International Airport

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الأسئلة الشائعة

How do I get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport?: Travel between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by قطار.
How long does it take to transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8?: The trip between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8 takes about 8 minutes by قطار.
Do I need to clear security again transferring between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8?: Yes — the transfer between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8 is landside, so you must re-clear security.

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