Which airport should I fly into for Gravesend?

For long-haul and international flights, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the main gateway near Gravesend. The closest airport, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Gravesend?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 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 Gravesend?

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 Gravesend

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

The nearest airport to Gravesend, New York is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	International
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	International
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
BLM	Monmouth Executive AirportBelmar/Farmingdale, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most convenient at about 10 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 Gravesend. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with JFK.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near JFK 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 Gravesend is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.