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JFK Terminal 4 departures curb and terminal exterior, photographed in June 2019

New York · John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK Car Service

JFK car service for private transfers to and from Manhattan, Brooklyn and your New York destination. Arrange an arrival, departure or onward journey with a chauffeur and a vehicle chosen for your passengers and luggage.

Reserve your ride

Enter JFK, your full destination and local pickup date. Have your airline, flight number and luggage count ready.

Arrival waiting
60 min domestic · up to 90 min internationalMeasured from wheels-down
Vehicle fit
Sedans up to 2 · SUVs up to 6 passengersPlan passengers and luggage
Terminal 5 / 7 arrivals
Howard Beach pickup lot via AirTrainCurrent terminal pickup guidance

JFK Terminal 4 departures · June 2019 · Photo: Mybirthday647 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0 · Resized and converted to WebP

National rate card · Point to point

JFK car service pricing by vehicle class

Choose a sedan or SUV for your JFK transfer. Enter the airport and your exact destination to review the complete trip price before acceptance.

Point-to-point starting fares
Vehicle classStarting from
Executive Sedan$135
Executive SUV — Suburban$155
Luxury SUV — Escalade$185
Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series$235

Optional meet & greet is $25 for an eligible airport arrival when selected in the booking form. Confirm the terminal or FBO meeting arrangement before acceptance.

  • Starting fares are the minimum for each vehicle class, not a fixed airport or destination fare. Your complete trip price depends on the exact addresses, itinerary and selected options.
  • Enter your exact addresses and review the complete required trip price before acceptance. Required trip costs are included; optional gratuity is separate. Accepted changes and excess waiting can cost extra.

Sedan and SUV requests are reviewed for Artisan approval. Sprinters, passenger vans, Mini Coaches and Motorcoaches receive a written quote in the same booking form.

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Your New York arrival

JFK to Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond

Arrange a private transfer to a Midtown hotel, a Downtown meeting or home in Brooklyn. Choose hourly service if you need the vehicle for a series of stops after the airport.

For a hotel arrival, enter the property’s full address and tell us if its car entrance is on another street. For a residence or office, include the building entrance and any access instructions. A neighborhood name alone cannot identify the final drop-off.

Plan a JFK arrival or departure
JourneyPickup and waitingDetails that matter
Arriving at JFKStandard 60 minutes domestic or up to 90 minutes international from actual wheels-down.Local arrival date, airline, flight, terminal, traveler contact and final address. Baggage and customs use the included window.
Going to JFKYour scheduled city pickup time; standard waiting is 15 minutes from that time.Full pickup address, airline and departure terminal. Allow for the road journey and airline check-in.
Airport connectionBoth flights and the onward terminal.Allow for arrival formalities, baggage, the road transfer and the next check-in deadline.

JFK’s construction has changed some car-service pickup locations. As checked September 30, 2026, the airport’s Terminal 5 and 7 advisory directs arriving car-service passengers to the Howard Beach pickup lot via AirTrain. The trip to this designated pickup lot is free; the notice does not change departure drop-offs. Check AirTrain service advisories too: disruptions can require the airport’s replacement shuttle service.

Use the current airport advisory and the meeting instructions for your reservation. Include the date your flight lands in New York; an overnight flight may arrive on a different date from the one it leaves.

Chauffeur details are provided before pickup. Keep the traveler’s phone reachable and use the confirmed meeting instructions; contact the concierge if baggage, customs or a terminal change affects the plan.

  1. Arrivals

    Allow for immigration where applicable, baggage collection and the journey from the terminal to the meeting point. Keep the traveler’s phone number with the reservation.

  2. Optional meet & greet

    For an eligible airport pickup, the booking form offers a paid meet-and-greet option: the chauffeur meets your party inside the terminal with a name sign. Confirm the arrangement for your terminal before accepting. At Terminals 5 and 7, do not assume this changes the airport’s relocated vehicle pickup or removes the AirTrain journey.

  3. Help through the airport

    Arrange gate-to-terminal wheelchair assistance with your airline in advance. Discuss vehicle access and the ground meeting with Artisan before reserving; airline assistance and a suitable car are separate arrangements.

From landing to the car

A clear plan for your JFK pickup

A flight landing and a traveler being ready to leave are different moments. Taxiing, immigration, baggage collection and travel to the pickup area use the included airport waiting window. Tell the reservation contact promptly if any of them changes your meeting plan.

Your JFK arrival checklist
MomentWhat to do
Before flyingCheck the local New York arrival date, terminal, traveler’s reachable phone, final address and confirmed reservation details. Send a revised flight number if rebooked.
After collecting bagsConfirm that every passenger and bag is ready, then follow your agreed meeting instructions and the airport’s Car Services signs. Terminals 5 and 7 have a relocated vehicle pickup.
If you cannot find the meeting pointContact the chauffeur using the details supplied for the reservation, or call the concierge with your reference, terminal and current location. Do not move to another terminal or accept an unsolicited ride on the assumption it is your booking.

Vehicle and fare

JFK vehicles, passengers and luggage

Executive and Luxury Sedans accommodate up to 2 passengers and 3 bags. Executive and Luxury SUVs accommodate up to 6 passengers and 6 bags. Include carry-ons, strollers and oversized items in your request so the actual luggage load can be reviewed.

For child seats, choose an SUV and provide each child’s age, weight, height and seat type. Up to two seats may be requested, subject to availability. Larger parties can request an Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter or coach quote in the booking form; the vehicle and luggage requirements are reviewed separately.

Your accepted price includes the required trip fees for the agreed route and vehicle. Gratuity is optional. Added stops, itinerary changes and waiting beyond the included allowance can cost extra under the accepted terms.

Beyond the city

JFK transfers across the New York region

Continue from JFK to Long Island, the Hamptons, Westchester, Northern New Jersey or Fairfield County. Use the complete address and local arrival date, and include any stop before the final destination. These are private journeys for your party; separate travelers arriving on different flights may need separate pickup arrangements.

For the return to JFK, enter a city or regional pickup time rather than the flight’s departure time. Work back from your airline’s check-in deadline, allowing for road traffic and terminal access. A confirmed car does not make an airport connection or arrival time certain.

Choose for your journey

Private car service or public transportation from JFK?

A private car fits a party that wants an agreed vehicle class and a direct journey to a specific address, with luggage and any requested child seats reviewed in advance. It still uses the roads and remains subject to traffic and airport pickup rules.

AirTrain connects JFK to the subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica and to the subway at Howard Beach. Rail can suit travelers comfortable making connections and carrying their bags between stations. Check the airport’s current service and accessibility information for the whole journey, including the final trip from the station.

The free AirTrain trip to the designated Terminal 5/7 car-service pickup lot is a different arrangement from leaving JFK on public transit. Follow the relocation advisory for your car pickup and the public-transport instructions for a rail journey.

A different airport entrance

Private-flight transfers from Modern Aviation JFK

A private-flight arrival uses its assigned FBO rather than an airline passenger terminal. Modern Aviation JFK publishes its facility at 145 General Aviation Way, Jamaica, New York 11430. Confirm the named facility with your aircraft operator and enter that full address in the car request.

Include the flight-team contact, local expected arrival, passenger and luggage counts, and the tail number when available. If the tail is pending or not publicly trackable, send the flight team’s timing updates. Landing, customs clearance and being ready for the ground journey may happen at different times.

The FBO determines permitted vehicle access. Use the confirmed landside meeting point unless aircraft-side collection has been specifically permitted and arranged. An FBO address or flight confirmation alone does not authorize ramp access or confirm the car.

Before you reserve

Booking confirmation, changes and cancellation

Start with JFK, the complete destination, local pickup date and time, passengers and bags. Add flight details, the traveler’s contact and any special requests. An eligible online request saves your card without a charge or hold; it does not yet confirm a car.

If Artisan approves the exact request, confirmation follows successful payment of the accepted total. A revised itinerary or price is sent as an offer for your acceptance first. Invoice, deposit and direct-checkout arrangements follow the payment terms in their accepted offer.

  1. Cancellation

    There is no cancellation fee before confirmation. Standard confirmed transfers qualify for a full refund at least 48 hours before pickup; inside that window a refund is discretionary and may be partial or zero. Group programs use a seven-day window. Different terms must be accepted in writing before payment.

  2. Changed plans

    Send the reference and revised flight, address, stops or pickup time to the concierge. Changes depend on availability and can require a revised price or rebooking. For a new round trip with different passenger or luggage counts on the return, enter separate one-way journeys. If you have already submitted the trip, contact the concierge with the reference before making a replacement booking.

Personal attention, every mile

Before you book

JFK pickup questions

For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.

Speak with the concierge
How much is a private car from JFK to Manhattan?

Enter your Manhattan address, date, pickup time, passengers and bags to see the options for your journey. The accepted price includes required trip fees for that itinerary; gratuity is optional. Extra stops, later changes and excess waiting can add to the total. There is no single fare for every Manhattan address and vehicle.

Where is JFK car-service pickup for Terminals 5 and 7?

The current JFK advisory directs arriving car-service passengers to Howard Beach via AirTrain. Check the official notice and your reservation’s meeting instructions before travel; arrangements can change during construction.

What happens if my flight or arrival terminal changes?

Provide the airline and flight number so arrival updates can be used to adjust pickup timing. Early arrivals are accommodated where availability allows. Contact the concierge promptly for a changed terminal, diversion or rebooking, and send the new flight number; these changes may require a revised meeting plan.

How much waiting is included for a JFK arrival?

The standard arrival allowance is 60 minutes for a domestic flight and up to 90 minutes for an international flight, measured from actual wheels-down. Taxiing, baggage collection and customs use that window. Your written booking confirms the allowance for the trip; extra waiting follows the accepted terms. A city pickup going to JFK has a standard 15-minute allowance from its scheduled pickup time.

Can I book JFK to LaGuardia or Newark?

Yes—enter the onward airport and terminal as the destination and include both flights. Allow time for baggage, the road transfer and the next check-in deadline. A car reservation does not guarantee a flight connection.

Which vehicle should I choose for a JFK pickup?

Executive and Luxury Sedans accommodate up to 2 passengers with 3 bags. Executive and Luxury SUVs accommodate up to 6 passengers with 6 bags. Request an SUV if you need child seats, and identify strollers or oversized bags in advance. The same booking form handles Sprinter and coach quotes, followed by review of the vehicle and luggage requirements.

When is my JFK reservation confirmed?

For an eligible online reservation request, saving your card does not charge it, place a hold or confirm the ride. Artisan reviews the trip, vehicle and extras. If the exact request is approved, confirmation follows successful payment of the accepted total; a changed offer needs your acceptance first. Invoice, deposit and direct-checkout arrangements follow the payment terms in their accepted offer.

Can I cancel or change my JFK transfer?

There is no cancellation fee before confirmation. A standard confirmed transfer qualifies for a full refund when Artisan receives cancellation at least 48 hours before pickup. Inside 48 hours, a refund is discretionary and may be partial or zero. Group programs have a seven-day window; any different terms must be accepted in writing before payment. Changes depend on availability and may require a revised price or rebooking.

What if my JFK confirmation or chauffeur contact has not arrived?

Check the request reference and your inbox, including spam, then contact the concierge before assuming the car is confirmed. If the trip is already confirmed but the expected chauffeur details are missing, give the reference, arrival terminal and reachable traveler phone. Do not start another card setup or replacement request just to chase an update; ask for the status of the existing request.

Can I arrange a late-night or short-notice JFK pickup?

Enter the actual local date and time, including the correct date for an arrival after midnight. Availability must be reviewed and the accepted trip confirmed; the form being accessible does not guarantee a car at short notice. Contact the concierge about an urgent arrival before relying on the journey. There is no one advance-booking cutoff that covers every vehicle and itinerary.

Can passengers on different flights share one JFK pickup?

Send each flight, terminal, local arrival time, passenger and bag count, and one reachable group contact. Separate terminals, customs delays or late flights can make a single meeting impractical. The party’s pickup arrangement and any waiting must be agreed before confirmation; separate one-way requests may be more suitable than assuming one car will collect everyone.

How do I arrange a private-flight pickup at JFK?

Send the named FBO and its address, flight or tail reference, local arrival time, destination and a reachable traveler or flight-team contact in an itinerary request. A private-flight meeting is separate from airline-terminal pickup. Use the agreed ground meeting point; aircraft-side collection requires specific permission and a confirmed arrangement.

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