JFK vs EWR

[phil_2405]

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking of going to New York next year and was wondering is there any advantage or disadvantages of flying to JFK vs EWR? Last time I went to NYC I went through JFK but is EWR better? i.e. better facilities and easier to get to Manhatten?
Thanks!

[boyo25]

For Manhatten, EWR is the better option by far.

Shorter queues at immigration, great transport links into Manhatten and when you depart to come home, no horrific taxy times to the runway.

As BA crew, I do a fair amount of JFK flights and last week it took us 1hr50mins to taxy to the runway. This is now the norm, and it will get worse in winter - with de-icing etc.

Enjoy NYC!

[jack_essex]

I have only flown into EWR but have flown into and out of JFK. Both trips from the airport to the city seemed to take the same amount of time. Immigration at both airports didn't take too long at all but maybe this was just being lucky. We will be flying into JFK again in March with AA. Having only flown with BA to NYC before it will be interesting to see what American Airlines new terminal will be like.

[spoilers yellow]

EWR anytime.... much quieter, easier rail/roads links etc.

[Hombre]

Went to JFK from Stansted with Maxjet. Fantastic!

Going back next Easter same route/airline.

Can't wait:ok:

[10secondsurvey]

No brainer. EWR. By a very large margin.

[silverelise]

EWR for me when I get the choice. JFK is a nightmare.

[AcroChik]

Speaking as a local who goes in and out often, EWR, hands down, save when I'm on my way to California, then it's JetBlue out of JFK as they have nonstop to SJC, with a red-eye return for an 0600 Sunday arrival.

With my entire immediate family going to Paris in a week, seven people, I chose EWR. Wouldn't dream of putting anyone I love through the JFK gantlet, especially international arrivals, citizen or not.

Hope this helps.

[phil_2405]

Thanks everyone for your replies:)