JFK
Arrivals at John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York, United States
Below you'll find which terminals handle arriving flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the airlines that operate arrivals at each terminal.
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| LHLufthansa |
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| DLDelta Air Lines | Delta hub. |
| EKEmirates |
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| B6JetBlue Airways | JetBlue main base (former TWA Flight Center). |
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| B6JetBlue Airways | Select JetBlue flights; Terminal 5 next door remains its main base. |
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| NHAll Nippon Airways | All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance); Terminal 7 is being phased out as Terminal 6 opens. |
| Airline | Note |
|---|---|
| AAAmerican Airlines | |
| BABritish Airways | Co-located with American Airlines since 2022. |
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport: what to expect
Once your flight lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the arrivals process follows the same steps whichever terminal you come into. Here is the usual sequence from touchdown to leaving the airport.
- Passport control and immigration — follow the "Arrivals" signs to border control and have your passport and any entry documents ready. International arrivals are cleared before you reach the baggage hall.
- Baggage claim — check the screens for your flight number to find the right carousel. Checked bags are delivered to the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight landed at.
- Customs — after collecting your bags, take the green channel if you have nothing to declare or the red channel if you do, then exit into the public arrivals area.
- Onward travel and connections — trains, buses, taxis and car hire are signposted from the arrivals hall. If you have a connecting flight, follow the "Flight Connections" or "Transfer" signs instead of exiting.
Frequently asked questions
- Which terminal does Lufthansa arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- Lufthansa (LH) arrives at Terminal 1 (T1) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- Which terminal does Delta Air Lines arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- Delta Air Lines (DL) arrives at Terminal 4 (T4) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Delta hub.
- Which terminal does Emirates arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- Emirates (EK) arrives at Terminal 4 (T4) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- Which terminal does JetBlue Airways arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- JetBlue Airways (B6) arrives at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JetBlue main base (former TWA Flight Center).
- Which terminal does JetBlue Airways arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- JetBlue Airways (B6) arrives at Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Select JetBlue flights; Terminal 5 next door remains its main base.
- Which terminal does All Nippon Airways arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- All Nippon Airways (NH) arrives at Terminal 7 (T7) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance); Terminal 7 is being phased out as Terminal 6 opens.
- Which terminal does American Airlines arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- American Airlines (AA) arrives at Terminal 8 (T8) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- Which terminal does British Airways arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
- British Airways (BA) arrives at Terminal 8 (T8) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Co-located with American Airlines since 2022.
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