JFK terminals in 2026: where your car service picks you up
JFK is in the middle of a rebuild. Terminals are opening, closing and trading airlines, and that changes where your car meets you. Here is the current layout, terminal by terminal, and how a chauffeur pickup works at each one.
Which terminal is my airline?
Airlines are moving often during construction. Check the terminal in your airline's app the day before you fly. We check it too. Meet & Greet is only available at Terminals 4, 5 and 8. Terminals 1 and 7 are curbside pickup only for now because of the ongoing construction. Following these pickup tips keeps the pickup fast and stress-free.
How your pickup works
- We track your flight. Your chauffeur times the pickup to when you actually land, not the schedule.
- Text when you have your bags. International arrivals at Terminals 1, 4 and 8 can mean a long customs line, so there is no need to rush.
- Your chauffeur texts you once you land. As soon as your flight is marked as landed, your chauffeur texts you (or your contact person) to confirm the meeting point, at baggage claim or the curb.
- Want to be met inside? With Meet & Greet ($85), your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign and walks you to the car.
Terminal-by-terminal tips
Terminal 4
The busiest terminal at JFK, with long international arrival waits at peak times. Meet & Greet is available here. If you are landing from overseas in the late afternoon, Meet & Greet saves you from hunting for your car in the crowd.
Terminals 5 and 6
JetBlue now operates out of both. Double-check which one your flight uses, especially for international JetBlue routes. Meet & Greet is available at Terminal 5, but Terminal 5 has the longest walk to the parking area, so there we recommend curbside pickup: it is faster, with less walking.
Terminal 1 and the New Terminal One
The New Terminal One's first phase had been targeted for 2026 and has slipped. Until it opens, those airlines keep using the old Terminal 1. When the switch happens, your airline will tell you, and we will route your chauffeur to the right building. For now, Terminal 1 is curbside pickup only because of the ongoing construction.
Terminal 8
American and its oneworld partners. Usually one of the smoother pickups at JFK outside the evening rush. Meet & Greet is available here.
Heading to JFK? Leave early
Construction moves lanes and drop-off points around the terminals. From Midtown, plan on roughly an hour in normal traffic and more at rush hour, then add your airline's check-in window on top.
Common questions
Where do I meet my car service at JFK Terminal 4?
Terminal 4 is one of the JFK terminals with Meet & Greet, along with Terminals 5 and 8. With Meet & Greet, your chauffeur waits for you inside the arrivals hall after baggage claim and customs. Your chauffeur texts you to confirm the meeting point once your flight is marked as landed.
Is the price different by terminal?
No. Our JFK flat fare to Manhattan is $220 in an Escalade ESV or Suburban, taxes included, whichever terminal you use.
What if my flight is delayed?
We monitor the flight and adjust the pickup. Read more in what happens when your flight is delayed.
Landing at JFK?
Book your pickup with your flight number and terminal, or call +1 (929) 442-7015.
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