JFK New Terminal One Guide

What is JFK New Terminal One?

JFK New Terminal One is the redevelopment on the current Terminal 1 site and former Terminals 2 and 3 sites. It is planned as a phased project, not a terminal travelers use today. For now, check in at the terminal listed for your flight and follow your airline's current instructions.

For today's trip, use the terminal shown in your airline's flight details.

When does JFK New Terminal One open?

The Port Authority expects the first phase in 2027, but it has not published an opening day. Use your airline's terminal assignment for the flight date, then follow its latest travel instructions. This keeps today's check-in and ground transportation tied to the terminal operating for your trip.

Older project references show a 2026 schedule. The current Port Authority page expects the first phase in 2027, while Air France's September 15, 2026 release separately gives 2027 for its move and announces a new lounge. Compare publication dates when reading project updates. Check official project updates again before booking a later trip.

Which airlines are announced for New Terminal One?

The March 2026 project announcement names airline commitments to New Terminal One, including Air France, KLM, Etihad and Korean Air. These are announced commitments, not a current operating roster; check your airline's latest terminal information for your flight.

Check Air France's flight information for travel-date details.

How many gates will New Terminal One have?

The published gate counts describe two different project stages. Read the table's first row for the planned opening phase and the second for the completed terminal. The Port Authority has not published dates for every later phase, so keep these milestones separate when you compare project updates.

What happens to JFK Terminals 1, 2 and 3?

The project uses the existing Terminal 1 site and former Terminals 2 and 3 sites. Those former terminal numbers describe project history, not current passenger check-in choices. The Port Authority has not published an exact final operating date for existing Terminal 1, so follow the active assignment from your airline.

For current terminal-area information, use our JFK Terminal 1 guide; this page covers the future project.

Is JFK Terminal 6 part of the New Terminal One project?

JFK Terminal 6 is a separate project from New Terminal One. The Port Authority scheduled its first five gates for 2026 and plans ten gates at completion. For an active flight, follow the terminal shown by your airline. Read our JFK Terminal 6 guide for the separate project's traveler details.

How will car service pickup work at New Terminal One?

New Terminal One pickup directions are not announced yet; True North VIP will follow the airport's instructions when the terminal opens. For a trip before then, use the terminal assigned to your flight and follow that terminal's airport pickup directions. This keeps your current ride plan tied to the operating terminal.

Our JFK pickup guide explains current airport procedures, including the Howard Beach car-service lot rule for arrivals at Terminals 5 and 7.

What travel details are still not announced?

The project and airline announcements cover construction stages and airline plans, while travelers need live information for a specific flight. The table separates published project details from opening instructions to check with the airport or airline before traveling. Use current flight and airport information when planning a trip.

At a glance

Before a current trip, check your airline's flight status and JFK's directions for the terminal in use.

What does car service from the Terminal 1 area cost today?

For current JFK travel, use the Terminal 1 area fares below and choose the vehicle class that fits your trip. The table pairs road miles with sedan and SUV prices for two common Manhattan destinations, making it easy to compare each class before you request a ride.

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Prices are distance-based and all-in: taxes, tolls and fees are included, gratuity is optional, and your exact price is shown before you book.

The all-in price includes applicable tolls and surcharges. Port Authority tolls are collected only in the New York-bound direction. In Manhattan at or below 60th Street, the Congestion Relief Zone charge is $0.75 per black-car trip and $1.50 per app-based ride, according to the MTA, and the New York Black Car Fund assessment is also included.

Can I book hourly service for JFK travel?

Hourly as-directed service has a three-hour minimum and suits a JFK day with several stops. The table shows each vehicle class's hourly rate, three-hour total and minimum fare. Choose the class that fits your group and schedule, then review the price shown before booking.

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Which vehicle can I book for a JFK trip?

True North VIP offers four sedan and SUV classes plus Executive and Jet Sprinters. Compare each class's passenger capacity and price information below, then share traveler and luggage counts when you request a ride. Choose based on group size and bags so the vehicle fits your airport trip.

True North VIP does not offer stretch limousines or party buses; mini coaches and coaches are available on request.

What is included with a JFK airport pickup?

For airport arrivals, flight tracking is included, with a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. Non-airport pickups have a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies. Enter your flight number when you request the ride so your chauffeur can follow your arrival.

Can I request meet and greet or a child seat?

The airport meet and greet service costs $25 and brings your chauffeur inside the terminal with a name sign and luggage help. A dedicated greeter costs $150. Child seats cost $25 each in Executive and Luxury SUVs and in Executive and Jet Sprinters; sedans do not carry child seats. Add the number of seats to your ride request.

How should I plan a trip before New Terminal One opens?

Before New Terminal One opens, plan the ride around the terminal your airline assigns for your flight. Request transportation to the operating terminal, then follow airport directions on travel day. The steps below cover what to enter, how to choose a vehicle and what to review before leaving.

1. Check your airline's terminal assignment for the exact travel date.
2. Enter your flight number, passenger count and bag count in the ride request.
3. Choose a vehicle class for your group and any child-seat needs.
4. Review the displayed all-in price before booking; gratuity is optional.
5. Follow airport directions for the current terminal on travel day.

Read our best JFK car service guide for ride information, and Midtown Manhattan to JFK car service for route details. Both cover trips using current terminal assignments. For later flights, check the airline and airport's latest instructions as the project progresses.

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover the project schedule, airline commitments, gate plan, terminal relationships and current trip steps. For a flight before opening, use your airline's current terminal assignment; for later travel, check the airport's published directions and your airline's latest flight information.

Book your JFK car service

Request a ride online any time through JFK car service, or call True North VIP at 888-887-0324, 24/7. Include your flight number, passenger count and bag count. Choose a sedan or SUV for displayed fares, or request a Sprinter quote; review the all-in price before booking.