Terminals · New York · JFK

JFK Terminal 1

Air France, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines fly from Terminal 1. Terminal 1 covers 11 gates in a single concourse. You clear security right there, so check today's live JFK wait before you leave.

Wayfinding diagram for finding your gate inside a terminal, following overhead signs from security through the concourse. — Finding your gate: past security, follow the overhead signs by gate number and concourse rather than the terminal name alone.

JFK TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at JFK?

These airlines fly from Terminal 1 at JFK. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

11 gates in a single concourse. An international check-in hall built for widebody and A380 jets.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at JFK?

One TSA checkpoint with a TSA PreCheck lane. Lines still swing by the hour, so check JFK wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at JFK?

AirTrain JFK. Its own AirTrain JFK station links Terminal 1 to every other terminal, parking, rental cars, and the Jamaica and Howard Beach transit hubs — the AirTrain is free between terminals. Gates are a 1–5 minute walk from security; AirTrain reaches other terminals in under 10 minutes.

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all JFK terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 1

Accessibility. Arrange wheelchair help with your airline ahead of time; the AirTrain is fully accessible.
Domestic or international? An all-international terminal (Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, and more), and A380-capable. A separate New Terminal One is opening in phases from June 2026 and keeps the Terminal 1 name; the current building is slated for demolition once the new gates open.
Past security. Boutiques, restaurants, lounges, and duty-free shopping.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap JFK parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 1 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 1 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about JFK Terminal 1

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at JFK?

Air France (Terminal 1), Korean Air (Terminal 1), Turkish Airlines (Terminal 1) use Terminal 1 at JFK. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Terminal 1 covers 11 gates in a single concourse. An international check-in hall built for widebody and A380 jets.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at JFK?

One TSA checkpoint with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check JFK wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at JFK?

Its own AirTrain JFK station links Terminal 1 to every other terminal, parking, rental cars, and the Jamaica and Howard Beach transit hubs — the AirTrain is free between terminals. Gates are a 1–5 minute walk from security; AirTrain reaches other terminals in under 10 minutes.

You know Terminal 1. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live JFK security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →

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Terminals · New York · JFK

JFK Terminal 1

Air France, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines fly from Terminal 1. Terminal 1 covers 11 gates in a single concourse. You clear security right there, so check today's live JFK wait before you leave.

JFK TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at JFK?

These airlines fly from Terminal 1 at JFK. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

11 gates in a single concourse. An international check-in hall built for widebody and A380 jets.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at JFK?

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at JFK?

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all JFK terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 1

Accessibility. Arrange wheelchair help with your airline ahead of time; the AirTrain is fully accessible.
Domestic or international? An all-international terminal (Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, and more), and A380-capable. A separate New Terminal One is opening in phases from June 2026 and keeps the Terminal 1 name; the current building is slated for demolition once the new gates open.
Past security. Boutiques, restaurants, lounges, and duty-free shopping.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap JFK parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 1 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 1 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about JFK Terminal 1

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at JFK?

Air France (Terminal 1), Korean Air (Terminal 1), Turkish Airlines (Terminal 1) use Terminal 1 at JFK. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Terminal 1 covers 11 gates in a single concourse. An international check-in hall built for widebody and A380 jets.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at JFK?

One TSA checkpoint with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check JFK wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at JFK?

You know Terminal 1. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live JFK security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →