Which airport should I fly into for Coney Island?

For long-haul and international flights, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the main gateway near Coney Island. The closest airport, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Coney Island?

The nearest is about 12 mi (19 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Coney Island?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Coney Island

The closest airports to Coney Island, New York: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Coney Island, New York is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	International
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	International
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
BLM	Monmouth Executive AirportBelmar/Farmingdale, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Coney Island. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EWR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EWR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Coney Island is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.