Flights to New York

Airport

Coordinates: 40°38’23”N 073°46’44”W (John F. Kennedy International Airport)

40°41’33”N 074°10”07”W (Newark Liberty International Airport)

There are two main international airports in New York, the John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Newark Liberty International Airport.

The John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in Queens, New York and is approximately 19 km from Lower Manhattan. The Newark Liberty International Airport is situated about 24 km southwest of Midtown.

Airlines:

The following airlines have regular flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport and/or Newark Liberty International Airport:

• South African Airways: (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• United Airlines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Delta Air Lines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Emirates (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Virgin Atlantic Airways (from Cape Town and Durban)
• Etihad Airways (from Johannesburg)
• Lufthansa (from Johannesburg and Durban)
• Turkish Airlines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Air France (from Johannesburg and Durban)
• Swiss (from Durban)

The City

New York – the city that never sleeps has so much to offer, from Broadway shows to famous shopping streets. This city is so diverse with its multi-cultural population and world-famous sights making it such an energetic and lively city. You will want to stay awake and explore everything New York has to offer you!

What to see

• Ferry to Governors Island
• Museum of Chinese in the Americas
• Rubin Museum of Art
• Empire State Building Observatory
• Take the Train to a Yankees Game
• Central Park
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
• Paley Park

Weather

When planning a holiday to New York is should be during September and October. This is when the days are mild and enjoyable. Summer and Spring is hot and humid while winter is freezing and cold.

General info

New York follows U.S. Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the U.S. dollar.

Getting around in New York with a hire car is a waste of time and money as free parking spaces are virtually non-existing. The best way to get around is by walking, subways, busses and taxis.

Travel light, you don’t want any bag to slow down your exploring. Carry only the bare essentials, like money and credit cards, with you in you pockets.

Wear very comfortable shoes because the best way to experience New York is on foot.