How Many Terminals Does JFK Have? Complete Terminal Guide

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has 6 terminal areas. Each terminal has its own airlines, gates, TSA checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. Here's a complete breakdown of every terminal at JFK.

All Terminals at JFK

Terminal 1 (New Terminal One)

• Airlines: Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines
• Gates: Gates 1–23
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 1 Security — enhanced international screening, TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall
• Dining: Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, Sushi Nakazawa, Jean-Georges, Camden Food Co.

Terminal 2

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines (domestic shuttle and select routes)
• Gates: Gates 21–29
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 2 Checkpoint — connected airside to Terminal 4
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 2 Baggage Claim
• Dining: Shake Shack, Eli's Essentials, Blue Smokehouse

Terminal 4

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines (international hub), Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, China Southern, El Al
• Gates: Gates A1–A12, B20–B47
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 4 Checkpoint — CLEAR and TSA PreCheck available, connects airside to Terminal 2
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 4 Arrivals, Lower Level
• Dining: Shake Shack, Tigin Irish Pub, Kingside, Piquillo, Artichoke Basille's Pizza

Terminal 5

• Airlines: JetBlue Airways
• Gates: Gates 1–31
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 5 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 5 Arrivals Level
• Dining: 5ive Steak, AeroNuova, Deep Blue Sushi, Dunkin'

Terminal 7

• Airlines: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Icelandair, LOT Polish
• Gates: Gates 1–12
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 7 Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 7 Baggage Claim
• Dining: Bobby Van's Steakhouse, Soho Diner, Starbucks

Terminal 8

• Airlines: American Airlines, British Airways (select), Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LATAM, Qatar Airways
• Gates: Gates 1–50
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 8 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 8 Arrivals Level
• Dining: Brooklyn Market, Aerobridge, Peet's Coffee

How to Find Your Terminal at JFK

The fastest way to find your terminal is to use our Terminal Finder tool — select JFK and your airline, and you'll instantly see your terminal, gates, and TSA checkpoint. You can also check your airline's app or boarding pass, or visit the official JFK website for terminal maps.

Getting Between Terminals

Large airports like JFK typically have people movers, shuttle buses, or underground trains connecting terminals. Check signage after security for inter-terminal connections. Always allow extra time if you need to change terminals during a connection. See our connecting flights guide for minimum connection times.

For the complete JFK terminal guide with maps, dining, parking, and more, see our full JFK airport guide.

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