History of terminal 5
Originally known as Idlewild Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) opened in 1942 on 1,000 acres of marshy tidelands on the site of the Idlewild golf course. In 1963, the airport was rechristened John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), after the late president.
Over the years, many famous airlines have made JFK their home, including Pan Am, Eastern, National and TWA, with its grandiose terminal-the Saarinen building, one of JFK’s greatest landmarks. Today, JetBlue's new home, Terminal 5, is linked directly to this architectural wonder designed by Eero Saarinen as a physical symbol of flight.
At T5, you'll have the opportunity to experience aviation history, and soon, you will have the option to walk through this classic modernist building, to enter Terminal 5. The Saarinen building is not currently open to the public, however the Port Authority of NY & NJ is working on building renovations finding a new tenant for the space.
Getting to Terminal 5
Subway and AirTrain - Take the E, J or Z subway lines to Jamaica (Sutphin-Archer Avenue station) or the A subway line to Howard Beach station. From there, take the AirTrain to Terminal 5/6. The AirTrain fare to/from the airport terminals and the Jamaica or Howard Beach stations is $5 per person.
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) - Take the Long Island Rail Road commuter rail service from Long Island and New York City to Jamaica station. From there, take the AirTrain to Terminal 5/6. The AirTrain fare to/from the airport terminals and the Jamaica or Howard Beach stations is $5 per person.
Car - Click here for driving directions to JFK.
Parking - Please park at our new parking garage at Terminal 5 & 6, the yellow lot, and follow the signs to T5. From there take the Skywalk to T5.
Kiss 'N Fly - Avoid parking costs and airport traffic and get dropped off and picked up at the free Kiss 'N Fly lot, located at the Lefferts Blvd. exit off the Van Wyck Expressway. From there customers can hop on the AirTrain and ride for free to all airport terminals.
Cell Phone Lot - If you're picking up travelers, save gas and avoid traffic and tedious circling by pulling into the free Cell Phone lot, where you can wait for them to call when they arrive. Located off the Van Wyck Expressway's Federal Circle exit.
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T5 has been designed to deliver everything you need for a smooth and enjoyable trip. As with anything new, however, we recommend that you build in extra time to get to T5, especially if you are coming from the AirTrain or parking.
For domestic flights, we suggest arriving at least 90 minutes before your flight departs and for international flights, at least two hours before departure.
T5 is so bright and new, and filled with tempting food and retail experiences, you’ll be glad you had the time to linger.
Save time and go to jetblue.com to check in and print your boarding pass from your computer. When you get to T5, you'll be able to go straight to bag-drop (if you have bags to check) or to security.
Online check-in is available within 24 hours of departure, but no less than 90 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure time
To check in online:
More info on online check-in
One of the easiest and fastest ways to check in at T5 is through one of the self-service kiosks. Simply touch the screen to begin and follow the on-screen instructions. At a kiosk, you can:
To self check-in at a kiosk:
Once you get your boarding pass, go to Bag Drop (if you have bags to check) or to straight to security.
More info on who is eligible for self check in at a kiosk.
Using self bag drop at T5 is a speedy, easy way to check your bags. Here are few helpful hints for using Bag Drop:
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