JFK Terminal 1 Guide

Is JFK Terminal 1 operating today?

Yes. JFK's Terminal 1 airline directory is active, and its current carrier list appears below. New Terminal One is a separate future project. Before leaving for the airport, check the terminal shown for your flight on the JFK flight board and with your airline; use that assignment for today's arrival, departure or connection.

Which airlines are listed at JFK Terminal 1?

JFK's Terminal 1 directory, checked Oct 28, 2026, lists 25 carriers. Use your airline's flight information to check the terminal assigned to your trip before leaving. The airport directory has no publication date, so check the current flight board for your specific arrival or departure. The listed airlines are:

Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Asiana, Austrian, SATA International, Brussels Airlines, China Eastern, Egyptair, EVA Air, Gulf Air, ITA Airways, Korean Air, LOT, Lufthansa, Neos, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Saudia, SAS, SWISS, TAP, Turkish Airlines and Viva Aerobus.

Which airlines have announced moves to New Terminal One?

Air France announced a move to New Terminal One in 2027. That is a future move, while the airport directory still lists Air France at Terminal 1. The table separates this announcement from other listed airlines; use your flight's current terminal assignment. For the project overview, read the JFK New Terminal One guide.

Where are JFK Terminal 1 arrivals and departures?

Follow Terminal 1 signs to Arrivals, Baggage Claim, Departures, check-in and gates. JFK describes gate walks of one to five minutes. Check the airport's live flight board for flight status and terminal details, and allow time for check-in, security, immigration, baggage claim and any interterminal connection before you head to your gate.

The published walk is a gate-walk estimate, not a curb-to-gate time. For a departure, follow the signs from check-in through security to your gate. For an arrival, follow signs to baggage claim before heading to your pickup point; use the airport connections guide when your next flight leaves another terminal.

What lounges are listed in Terminal 1?

JFK's Terminal 1 lounge directory lists AirFrance Lounge, Korean Air Lounge, Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge and VIP ONE Lounge & Checkpoint. Check access and opening hours with your airline or the lounge operator before planning a visit; access depends on the lounge's current rules and your travel arrangements.

How does pickup work at JFK Terminal 1 by mode?

At Terminal 1, pickup directions depend on the ride you booked. Before leaving baggage claim, identify your service and follow its meeting instructions; the pickup area for one ride type is not the directions for another. Use the table to choose the right directions for a prearranged car, app-based ride, taxi or private pickup.

After collecting bags, follow the meeting directions for the ride you booked rather than switching to another pickup area. If a friend or family member is driving, have them wait at the Lefferts Boulevard lot until you are ready to load, then follow airport signs for active curb pickup. The airport's Howard Beach relocation notice specifically names Terminal 5 and Terminal 7 arrivals. For Terminal 1, follow current airport signs and the meeting instructions for your ride type. For airport-wide meeting-point rules and construction context, see the JFK pickup guide.

How does True North VIP pickup work at Terminal 1?

For a standard Terminal 1 arrival, your True North VIP chauffeur meets you at the arrivals curb area assigned by the airport. Add the $25 meet-and-greet service for an inside-terminal meeting with a name sign and luggage help. Enter your flight number with your ride request so we track the flight and coordinate the pickup.

Airport pickups have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing or a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, in every vehicle class. A non-airport pickup has a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies. A dedicated greeter is available for $150. See the meet-and-greet information for the inside-terminal option.

How does AirTrain connect with Terminal 1?

Use JFK's current AirTrain service information and connections guide to check the stop serving Terminal 1 and the route for your transfer. Check your connecting flight's terminal before you board, then follow airport directions. Maintenance can replace an AirTrain segment with a bus, so check service instructions for your travel date and use the posted connection route.

For a terminal connection, check both flight assignments before leaving your arrival terminal. Follow the airport directions to the AirTrain or replacement bus, then use the destination terminal signs to reach your next gate. Recheck the airport service update close to travel so you follow the route in effect that day.

What is changing around New Terminal One?

The Port Authority expects the first phase of New Terminal One in 2027. No exact opening day or official Terminal 1 closure date is published. Follow airport signs and advisories around the construction site. For other JFK terminals, see the guides to JFK Terminal 4, JFK Terminal 7 and JFK Terminal 8.

Which vehicle suits your JFK Terminal 1 trip?

Use passenger count and luggage volume to choose a vehicle class. Sedans suit smaller parties, SUVs carry up to six passengers, and the Executive and Jet Sprinters carry up to 13 and 10. Sprinters are quoted on request. Check the capacities below and include the passenger and bag counts with your ride request.

Child seats cost $25 each in Executive SUVs, Luxury SUVs, Executive Sprinters and Jet Sprinters; sedans do not carry child seats. Include the number of seats you need with your ride request. Passenger capacity is separate from luggage capacity, so share your bag count when choosing a vehicle.

How long and how much is a car from Terminal 1 to Manhattan?

Times Square is 17.6 road miles from Terminal 1, and One World Trade Center is 22.1 miles away. The table also lists the return route from Times Square. No measured drive-time estimate is available, so check a live map for your travel window and allow extra time for traffic.

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

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover Terminal 1's current airline list, future project plans, airport pickups and rides to Manhattan. Check the airport flight board for your flight, then use the instructions for your booked ride type. The guide above includes the full airline roster, pickup directions by mode, vehicle capacities and example fares.

Book your ride

Request a JFK Terminal 1 pickup online, call 888-887-0324 or email info@truenorthvip.com. Online requests and phone support are available 24/7. Include your flight number, travel date, passenger and bag counts, destination, and whether you want an inside-terminal meeting. For help with a request, use Contact True North VIP.