Your JFK Layover Itinerary
4-8 hrs layover
Decide between your terminal and the TWA Hotel
At this point, stay in your terminal or go to the TWA Hotel.
Use your terminal or go to TWA
If you have enough time for security again, the TWA Hotel is the best non-terminal option.
Use a room if you need a rest
If you want to sleep or shower, a room is usually better than staying in the terminal.
Head back to your terminal
Leave time for the AirTrain, security, and the walk back to your gate.
Catch your flight
For many travelers, this is better as an airport break than a city trip.
Related Guides
Helpful New York JFK pages to open next
JFK Layover Guide
See when to stay in your terminal, when the TWA Hotel is the smarter move, and when leaving for New York is actually worth it.
Open guideJFK Lounge Guide
Compare JFK lounges by terminal before you commit to a lounge plan that forces extra movement.
Open guideJFK Transfer Guide
Use AirTrain, LIRR, subway, taxi, or rideshare to get between JFK and New York City.
Open guideHotel Suggestions
New York JFK hotels worth considering
TWA Hotel at JFK
The clearest JFK layover hotel choice because it is on-airport and easy to reach by AirTrain.