New York LaGuardia Airport
General information
New York LaGuardia Airport is an international airport in the Borough of Queens, close to Manhattan. The airport has undergone a transformation in recent years and is now well received. The opening of the new Terminal B has played an important role. If all goes according to plan, New York LaGuardia Airport will open an AirTrain connection to Mets – Willets Point in 2024, where travellers can transfer to the Subway and Long Island Rail Road LIRR. There are three international airports in close proximity to Manhattan, New York: New York JFK Airport, Newark Liberty Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport.
The airport consists of four terminals and two short runways (2 x 2,100 meters). For this reason, large airplanes cannot land and take off, so New York LaGuardia Airport is mainly used for domestic flights and thus American travellers. New York LaGuardia Airport is a large airport, served by few airlines, nine in total. These are Air Canada (TB), American Airlines (TB), Delta Air Lines (TC and TD), Frontier Airlines (TC), jetBlue (TA), Southwest Airlines (TB), Spirit Airlines (TC), United Airlines (TB) and WestJet (TC and TD).
Location
Where is New York LaGuardia Airport situated?
The airport is located on East River in the Borough of Queens, east of Manhattan/Harlem. By car, the airport is accessible via the Grand Central Parkway (GCP), the nearest highway is Interstate 278. Just southeast of the airport you will find Citi Field baseball stadium (New York Mets) and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (US Open).
How many terminals does New York LaGuardia Airport have?
The airport has four terminals, known as Terminal A, Terminal B, Terminal C and Terminal D. You can use the On Airport Bus shuttle service if you want to travel between terminals TA, TB and TC. Terminal C and Terminal D are interconnected. American Airlines uses Terminal B, Delta Air Lines is located at terminals TC and TD. Terminal A, also known as Marine Air Terminal (MAT), is only used by jetBlue.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from New York LaGuardia Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United States.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| New York JFK Airport | 17km |
| Newark Liberty Airport | 27km |
| Philadelphia Airport | 153km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to the centre of New York is 15 kilometres. By car, it takes 25 minutes to get to the centre of New York.
From LGA Airport to New York City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from New York LaGuardia Airport by public transport. Visit the New York LaGuardia Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from New York LaGuardia Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of New York is about $ 40.-. Book your taxi at New York LaGuardia Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From LGA Airport to New York City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At New York LaGuardia Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), Avis, Budget, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Enterprise, Hertz, National (Enterprise Holdings), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation) and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
New York LaGuardia Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
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Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to New York LaGuardia Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at New York LaGuardia Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near New York LaGuardia Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
NYC: 1-Hour Cruise Around Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Get up close to one of the world's most famous monuments and the emblematic entrance to New York's harbor. Sail around the Statue of Liberty on a sightseeing cruise that also journeys under the Brooklyn Bridge and over to Ellis Island.
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