Request a pickup from JFK Airport
(John F. Kennedy International Airport)
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Get picked up at JFK Airport
Whether you’re new to the Tri-State area or a local, Uber helps make it easy to get from JFK to your final destination. Need a shuttle or transfer to your next leg? Uber has you covered. Avoid the taxi line and request a ride with a few simple steps.
Your ride options from JFK
The ride options on this page are a sample of Uber’s products, and some might not be available where you use the Uber app. If you check your city’s web page or look in the app, you’ll see what rides you can request.
Pickup at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Open your app to request a ride
When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the JFK airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
Exit the Terminal
You’ll get directions about JFK pickup points directly in the app.
Important Changes to Pickups at Terminal 4 effective June 26, 2024 through September 2024
Effective June 26, 2024 at 12 PM ET, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and John F. Kennedy International Airport will relocate pickups for Terminal 4 (T4) to the Remote Ride App & Car Services Lot from 12 PM to 2 AM daily through September 2024 due to construction. Premium products will be permitted curbside at all times.
Terminal 4 pickups effective June 26, 2024: * 2 AM to 12 PM ET: All products permitted curbside in Zone A at T4 * 12 PM to 2 AM ET: Riders must take shuttle bus from Zone A to Remote Ride App & Car Services Lot to request a ride. Premium products may be requested for curbside pickup from Zones D2 & D3 (outermost curb).
For Terminals 1 and 8, head outside from baggage claim and follow signs for “Ride App Pick Up” and “Ground Transportation”.
For Terminal 5, proceed to the AirTrain via the Skywalk on Level 4. Take the AirTrain and exit at Terminal 7. Follow signs for Ride App Pick Up to the Orange Lot. Request your ride once you have reached the Orange Lot Ride App Pick Up area.
For Terminal 7, follow signs for “Parking”, “Air Train” and “Ride App Pick Up”. Go to the Level 2 of the Orange Parking Garage by using the elevators in the Orange Parking Garage or by going to the Terminal 7 Departures level, exiting the terminal, and crossing the road to the Orange Lot.
Confirm your location
Select your terminal and JFK pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit.
Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
Get directions to pickup
Already requested your ride? Open the app for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside.
What to do at JFK Airport when you land
Jet-lagged? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport after you touch down.
Visit the official JFK Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
- Tim Hortons (Coffee/Tea, located at Jamaica AirTrain Station)
- New York Deli (Grab and Go, located at Jamaica AirTrain Station)
- Gateway Bake Shop (Bakery, located at Jamaica AirTrain Station)
- Air Bar (Bar, located at Jamaica Station AirTrain Station)
- Bars
Down Small - Air Bar (Bar, located at Jamaica Station AirTrain Station)
- Shopping
Down Small - Metro News & Gifts (Newsstand/Books, located at Jamaica Station AirTrain Station)
- Metro News & Gifts (Newsstand/Books, located at Jamaica Station near LIRR)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - McDonald’s (Fast Food, located at Food Court)
- The LOCAL (American, located at Departures Level- Gate 5)
- Wok & Roll (Asian, located at Food Court)
- Pizza Pub (Pizza, located at Departures - Gate 6)
- Downtown Market (Grab and Go, located at Gate ½)
- PZA (Pizza, located at Food Court)
- Euro Cafe (Grab and Go, located at Arrivals Level - West)
- Uptown Market (Bar, located at Departures - near Gate 7)
- Taste NY (Bar, located at Post Security - Near Gate 4)
- Starbucks Evening (Coffee/Tea, located at Gate 3)
- Bars
Down Small - Uptown Market (Bar, located at Departures - near Gate 7)
- Taste NY (Bar, located at Post Security - Near Gate 4)
- Shopping
Down Small - Uno de 50 (Clothing/Accessories, located at Departures - Center Concourse)
- 24-Hour Flower (Flowers, located at East Side of Arrivals)
- 24-Hour Flower (Flowers, located at West Side of Arrivals)
- Brookstone (Electronics, located at Gate 3)
- TUMI (Travel, located at Center Concourse)
- Be Relax (Health/Beauty, located at Departures)
- Dior (Clothing/Accessories, located at Departures - near Gate 4)
- Michael Kors (Clothing/Accessories, located at Departures - Center Concourse)
- Ferragamo Boutique (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate 5)
- SIMS To Go (Electronics, located at Arrivals)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - McDonald’s (Fast Food, located at Retail Hall - East)
- Dunkin Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Gate B33)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Arrivals Hall - East)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (American, located at Gate B26)
- Shake Shack (Burgers, located at Gate B22)
- Shake Shack (Burgers, located at Gate B37)
- Jamba Juice (Juice, located at Gate B27)
- Mi Casa (Mexican/Latin, located at Gate B23)
- Bento Sushi (Asian, located at Gate B26)
- Boulevard Bistro (American, located near Gate B32)
- Bars
Down Small - Blue Point Brewery (Bar, located near Gate 34)
- Le Grand Comptoir (Bar, located at Retail Hall - West)
- Beacon Bar (Bar, located at New A Concourse)
- The Scoreboard (Bar, located at Retail Hall - East)
- Tigin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Bar, located at Gate A5)
- Shopping
Down Small - Sims on the Go (Electronics, located at Arrivals)
- 5th & Sunset (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate 29)
- LEGO (Toys, located at Retail Hall Central)
- Brooks Brothers (Clothing/Accessories, located at Retail Hall - West)
- Swarowski (Jewelry/Watches, located at Retail Hall - West)
- Michael Kors (Clothing/Accessories, located at Retail Hall - Central)
- Duty Free - Johnnie Walker (Duty Free, located at Gate B23)
- Xpres Spa (Health/Beauty, located at Gate B25)
- Coach (Clothing/Accessories, located at Retail Hall - Central)
- Hudson (Newsstand/Books, located at Arrivals)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located at Gate 22)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Arrivals)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Check-In)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Food Court)
- Jamba Juice (Juice, located at Central Concourse)
- Philly Cheesesteaks (American, located at Departures - Food Court)
- La Vie (Mediterranean, located at Gate 22 Concourse Entrance)
- Baked by Melissa (Desserts/Sweets, located at Central Concourse)
- Artichoke Pizza (Pizza, located at Food Hall)
- Piquillo (Mexican/Latin, located at Central Concourse)
- Bars
Down Small - New York Sports Grill (Bar, located at East Concourse near Gate 10)
- Re:Vive Bars (Bar, located at Food Court)
- Re:Vive Bars (Bar, located at Gate 19)
- Re:Vive Bars (Bar, located at Gate 6)
- Re:Vive Bars (Bar, located at Gates 15/16)
- Re:Vive Bars (Bar, located at Gates 24)
- Shopping
Down Small - Ron Jon Surf Shop (Clothing/Accessories, located at Central Concourse)
- iS Beauty (Health/Beauty, located at Central Concourse)
- NY Minute (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at North Concourse near Gate 28)
- InMotion (Electronics, located at Central Concourse)
- BeRelax (Health/Beauty, located at Opposite Gates 6-7)
- iS Style (Clothing/Accessories, located at North Concourse near Gate 23)
- Herschel (Travel, located at East Concourse - Gate 20)
- KYLIE (Health/Beauty, located at East Concourse)
- KYLIE (Health/Beauty, located at North Concourse)
- iS Duty Free (Duty Free, located at Central Concourse)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Dunkin Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Arrivals Area)
- Dunkin’ (Coffee/Tea, located at Gate 10)
- Bento Sushi (Asian, located at Food Court)
- Le Grand Comptoir (Bar, located at Gate 6)
- True Burger (Burgers, located at Food Court)
- Brindle Room (American, located at Food Court)
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters (Coffee/Tea, located at Food Court)
- Brooklyn Rebel (Pizza, located at Food Court)
- Apartment 7B Deli & Restaurant (Grab and Go, located at Food Court)
- Bars
Down Small - Le Grand Comptoir (Bar, located at Gate 6)
- Shopping
Down Small - SIMS To Go (Electronics, located at Arrivals Area)
- Duty Free Americas (Duty Free, located at Departures)
- Hudson News (Newsstand/Books, located at Arrivals Area)
- Kiehls (Health/Beauty, located at Above TSA Security Checkpoint)
- Tech On The Go (Electronics, located at Center Concourse)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Farmers Fridge (Grab and Go, located at Concourse B near Gate 10)
- O’Neals (Bar, located at Concourse B - Near Gate 6)
- Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located at Main Terminal)
- Dunkin Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located at Arrivals)
- Cascata (American, located at Concourse C near Gate 34)
- Mezze (Grab and Go, located at Check-In)
- New York Deli (Grab and Go, located at Concourse C - Near Gate 41)
- Villa Pizza (Pizza, located at Concourse C near Gate 38)
- Villa Pizza (Pizza, located at Main Terminal)
- New York Sports Bar (Bar, located at Concourse B - Near Gate 10)
- Bars
Down Small - O’Neals (Bar, located at Concourse B - Near Gate 6)
- New York Sports Bar (Bar, located at Concourse B - Near Gate 10)
- Drink Martini Bar (Bar, located at Concourse B near Gate 6)
- Shopping
Down Small - Sims on the Go (Electronics, located at Arrivals)
- LEGO (Toys, located at Departures - Concourse C near Gate 42)
- Pharmacy (Pharmacy, located at Departures - Check-In)
- Pharmacy (Pharmacy, located at Departures - Concourse B near Gate 14)
- Bvlgari (Clothing/Accessories, located at Main Terminal)
- InMotion (Electronics, located at Concourse B across from Gate 10)
- International Shoppes (Duty Free, located at Concourse B near Gate 10)
- International Shoppes (Duty Free, located at Concourse C near Gate 42)
- International Shoppes (Duty Free, located at Main Terminal)
- Posh Puppy (Pets, located at Departures - Concourse C near Gate 42)
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Top questions about JFK Airport pickup
- Where do I meet my driver for pickup?
Down Small Pickup locations may depend on the type of ride you request and the size of the airport. Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to designated airport rideshare zones.
If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- If my flight is late, will my Uber Reserve driver wait for me?
Down Small Your driver will be informed of any schedule changes to your flight. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL rides, meet your driver up to 45 minutes after your flight's arrival before late fees apply. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV rides, meet your driver within 60 minutes. Learn more about Uber Reserve.
- How much will my Uber trip from JFK cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip from JFK Airport depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride, you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
Down Small The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.*
- How do I cancel my Uber reservation from JFK?
Down Small You can cancel at no charge up to 60 minutes before your reservation pickup time. If you cancel after that, you’ll be charged a cancellation fee if a driver has already been confirmed. In order to cancel, go to your rides in the Activity section of the Uber app.
- Are car seats available for rides from JFK Airport?
Down Small By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Riders may provide their own car seat or select the Car Seat option when choosing a ride in the Uber app. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with Uber from JFK?
Down Small Service animals are allowed, and Uber drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select the Uber Pet option when choosing your ride. Otherwise, it’s up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is matched, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information about our safety policies.
*Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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