How to get to TWA Hotel from JFK, LaGuardia and Manhattan
The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport is reached directly from Terminal 5 via an indoor connection; guests from any other JFK terminal use the free AirTrain to Terminal 5 and follow signs to the hotel. From Manhattan or LaGuardia, you can reach the hotel by taxi/car or by combining subway/LIRR with the AirTrain to Terminal 5.
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Where the hotel sits and contact info
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport occupies the restored 1962 TWA Flight Center and is directly connected to Terminal 5. The official address is One Idlewild Drive, Jamaica, New York, 11430, US.
If you need help before arrival, BookResorts agents are available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk on site.
- Address: One Idlewild Drive, Jamaica, NY 11430
- Hotel phone (BookResorts agents, 24/7): +1 (888) 605-1350
- Connected directly to JFK Terminal 5
| Property | Notes |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | Standard 4:00 PM ET; early check-in sometimes available for a fee |
| Check-out time | Standard 11:00 AM ET |
Getting to the TWA Hotel from other JFK terminals
The simplest way from any other JFK terminal is the free intra-airport JFK AirTrain to the Terminal 5 stop, which connects directly to the TWA Hotel. AirTrain runs 24/7 at frequent intervals inside the airport.
Follow airport signage to the AirTrain platform in your terminal, board a train bound for Terminal 5, and exit at the Terminal 5/TWA Hotel station. From there you can walk through the hotel’s connection to the restored Flight Center.
- AirTrain is free for travel within JFK (between terminals and to the hotel).
- Typical ride times between terminals and Terminal 5 are a few minutes; trains run every 4–8 minutes.
- You cannot walk directly from terminals other than T5 — use the AirTrain.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| At your terminal | Follow signs to the AirTrain platform |
| On the AirTrain | Board train to Terminal 5 (T5/TWA Hotel stop) |
| At Terminal 5 | Exit AirTrain and follow the TWA Hotel connection through the Flight Center |
From Manhattan: public transit (AirTrain + subway/LIRR)
Public-transit options combine NYC subway or Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) with the AirTrain. Typical routings use the A train to Howard Beach or LIRR to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain to Terminal 5.
If your trip starts or ends at Jamaica or Howard Beach stations, note there is an AirTrain fare (applies when leaving/entering the airport system at those stations). Inside-JFK AirTrain trips (between terminals and Terminal 5) remain free.
- Option A: A subway to Howard Beach → AirTrain to Terminal 5
- Option B: LIRR to Jamaica Station → AirTrain to Terminal 5
- AirTrain fee (about $8.50) applies when your trip begins or ends at Jamaica or Howard Beach; trips wholly within JFK are free
| Leg | Typical action |
|---|---|
| Subway/LIRR | Ride A train to Howard Beach or LIRR to Jamaica |
| Transfer | Buy AirTrain access if starting/ending at Jamaica or Howard Beach |
| AirTrain | Board to Terminal 5 and follow signs to the hotel |
From Manhattan: taxi, rideshare or private car
A taxi or rideshare to JFK/TWA Hotel is direct and convenient, but travel time varies with traffic. Yellow taxi trips from JFK to Manhattan typically use a flat fare when going to Manhattan; drive times depend on congestion.
TWA Hotel offers secured, covered valet parking only; the property does not provide a hotel shuttle. If you arrive by car, follow airport signs to the TWA Flight Center/Terminal 5 entrance and use valet.
- No hotel shuttle — taxis or rideshares are the usual point-to-point option.
- Follow airport signage to Terminal 5 and the TWA Flight Center entrance for drop-off.
- Valet parking is the hotel’s on-site parking option; self-parking is not available.
| Arrival mode | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Taxi / rideshare | Drop-off at Terminal 5/TWA Flight Center; direct access to hotel |
| Private car | Use valet parking; the hotel provides secured, covered valet only |
| Shuttle | No hotel shuttle service available |
Traveling from LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia is not on the JFK AirTrain network. The fastest ground options are taxi, rideshare, or private car directly between LaGuardia and the TWA Hotel; drive times depend heavily on traffic.
If you prefer public transit, you can take MTA buses or subway connections into Queens and then transfer to the A train or LIRR service to reach an AirTrain connection at Howard Beach or Jamaica — expect longer travel times and at least one transfer.
- Direct taxi or rideshare to TWA Hotel: most straightforward but subject to traffic.
- Public-transit route involves bus/subway to Howard Beach or Jamaica → AirTrain to Terminal 5.
- Allow extra time if connecting via public transit because of transfers and walking.
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi / rideshare | Direct, door-to-door | Affected by traffic |
| Public transit + AirTrain | Lower cost | Multiple transfers, longer travel time |
| Private car | Convenient with luggage | Valet parking only at hotel |
Practical tips and timing
Plan for airport security and traffic when scheduling travel to or from Manhattan or LaGuardia — taxi or rideshare travel times are highly variable. If using public transit, account for transfer times to the AirTrain and the AirTrain connection time.
Remember check-in and check-out times: standard check-in is 4:00 PM ET and check-out is 11:00 AM ET. Early check-in may be available for a fee when rooms are ready.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM ET; early check-in fees (when available) noted on the hotel site.
- Check-out: 11:00 AM ET.
- AirTrain is free for travel inside JFK; a separate AirTrain fare applies at Jamaica/Howard Beach stations when entering or leaving the airport system.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| AirTrain | Free within JFK; fee when using Jamaica/Howard Beach to connect to city transit |
| Pool access | Hotel guests get complimentary swim periods; confirm current rules and reservations on the hotel site |
| Luggage storage | Complimentary up to 5 hours before check-in or after check-out |
