Updated Nov 12, 2026 5:33 AM EST · By Emma Jackob
JFK Terminal 1 is still the old building, and 25 international airlines fly from it, including Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines. The New Terminal One next door won't open until early 2027, its operator said in September 2026. The AirTrain links Terminal 1 to the other terminals for free, and to the subway and LIRR for $8.75.
Twenty-five airlines, all of them foreign carriers, according to the Port Authority's airline list for JFK. Eighteen of them are on New Terminal One's published list of airlines moving into the new building. Seven aren't, and that's worth knowing if you're flying Lufthansa, SWISS or TAP in 2027.
| Airline | Code | On New Terminal One's partner list? |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | CA | Yes |
| Air France | AF | Yes |
| Air New Zealand | NZ | Yes |
| Air Serbia | JU | Yes |
| Asiana Airlines | OZ | Not listed |
| Austrian Airlines | OS | Not listed |
| Azores Airlines (SATA International) | S4 | Yes |
| Brussels Airlines | SN | Not listed |
| China Eastern | MU | Yes |
| EgyptAir | MS | Yes |
| EVA Air | BR | Yes |
| Gulf Air | GF | Yes |
| ITA Airways | AZ | Not listed |
| Korean Air | KE | Yes |
| LOT Polish Airlines | LO | Yes |
| Lufthansa | LH | Not listed |
| Neos | NO | Yes |
| Philippine Airlines | PR | Yes |
| Royal Air Maroc | AT | Yes |
| SAS | SK | Yes |
| Saudia | SV | Yes |
| SWISS | LX | Not listed |
| TAP Air Portugal | TP | Not listed |
| Turkish Airlines | TK | Yes |
| Viva Aerobus | VB | Yes |
From the Port Authority's JFK airline list, checked 12 November 2026, and the partner list in New Terminal One's May 2026 announcement. "Not listed" means the airline wasn't named, not that it's leaving JFK. Terminals change, so check your boarding pass or the airline's app before you go.
No. New Terminal One was meant to open its first gates in 2026, but in September 2026 its spokesperson told The Points Guy the operator now expects to welcome passengers in the first quarter of 2027. Until then, every Terminal 1 flight uses the old building.
The first phase has 14 gates, and the finished terminal will have 23, according to the Port Authority. Once the first phase opens, the old Terminal 1 is expected to be demolished to make room for the rest. Air France has announced a 29,000 square foot lounge for the new building.
Our advice: if you're flying in the first months of 2027, check the terminal on your boarding pass the day before and again that morning.
The AirTrain stops at every terminal, Terminal 1 included, and links them to the subway and LIRR.
Our advice: on your own with a carry-on, we'd take the AirTrain. The $8.75 plus a subway fare is a fraction of a cab, and a train isn't held up by road traffic. With a family and big bags, the flat-fare taxi starts to make sense.
A yellow cab from JFK to Manhattan is a $70 flat fare, plus fixed surcharges, tolls and tip. To a Midtown hotel outside rush hour, the city's listed charges add up to $76.75 before tolls and tip.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flat fare | $70 |
| Rush hour (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, not holidays) | $5 |
| New York State congestion surcharge | $2.50 |
| Congestion Relief Zone toll | $0.75 |
| Improvement surcharge | $1 |
| MTA State surcharge | $0.50 |
| Airport access fee (pickups at the airport) | $2 |
| Bridge and tunnel tolls, tip | Extra |
From the City of New York's taxi fare page, read 12 November 2026. Fares and surcharges change, so check the rate card in the cab.
Taking Uber or Lyft instead? Uber's own JFK page tells riders to follow the step-by-step pickup directions in the app.
Three Terminal 1 lounges accept Priority Pass, but two of them only at set times. All are airside, so you need a same-day Terminal 1 boarding pass and you'll pass security first.
| Lounge | Where | Priority Pass hours and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Lounge | Between Gates 2 and 3 | Daily 9 a.m. to midnight; from 3 hours before departure, 3 hour stay |
| Korean Air Lounge | Across from Gate 3 | Daily 9:30 p.m. to 12:50 a.m.; up to two guests |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | Left after security | Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. only |
From Priority Pass's lounge pages. Hours change often and lounges can close to members when full, so check the Priority Pass app on the day.
Flying business class or with airline status? Air France, Lufthansa and Korean Air run their own lounges in the terminal, and the airline sets who gets in. Check your booking or the airline's app.
There's no Terminal 1 lot on the Port Authority's parking page. Its lots are the Long-Term lot, the Terminal 4 Blue lot, the Terminal 5 Yellow lot, the Terminal 8 Red lot and the Federal Circle lot, and the free AirTrain brings you to Terminal 1 from any of them.
The Port Authority says you can save money and hold a space by booking at least 3 hours ahead on its parking site, where the current rates are listed.
Take the AirTrain, which is free between terminals. JFK's terminals aren't joined behind security, so you'll go through TSA again at the other end. If your two flights are on separate tickets, you'll also need to collect and re-check your bags, so leave plenty of time between them.
The Port Authority lists grab-and-go food, Italian and steakhouse dining, and shops for travel basics like chargers, snacks and sunglasses. There are also airline lounges, children's play areas, pet relief areas and a spa. Its Terminal 1 page has the current list, since outlets change.
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