Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport by subway and AirTrain
Quick answer: Take a Brooklyn-bound A train from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the AirTrain from Howard Beach Station to Terminal 7. The trip takes about 91 minutes door to door on a weekday. The A train comes about every 14 minutes during the day.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport
- A
- AirTrain JFK
- Walk 16 minto Fulton St
- A A trainFrom Fulton St, Brooklyn-bound13 stops, about 34 min
- Change at Howard Beach-JFK AirportWalk about 6 min
- AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom Howard Beach Station6 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Terminal 7
- JFK AirportWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 16 minutes from the Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Fulton St.
- Take a Brooklyn-bound A train from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport. It's 13 stops, about 34 minutes.
- At Howard Beach-JFK Airport, walk about 6 minutes to Howard Beach Station for the AirTrain.
- Take the AirTrain from Howard Beach Station to Terminal 7. It's 6 stops, about 12 minutes. The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach.
- From Terminal 7, walk about 9 minutes to JFK Airport.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock | 91 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | 91 min | About every 20 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 90 min | About every 20 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 105 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Terminal 5. The next stop is Terminal 7. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Howard Beach-JFK Airport (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport: common questions
How do I get from Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport by public transit?
Take a Brooklyn-bound A train from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the AirTrain from Howard Beach Station to Terminal 7.
How long does it take?
About 91 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 91 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 105 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare.
Related routes
- JFK Airport to Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side)
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to LaGuardia Airport
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Times Square
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Empire State Building
- Times Square to JFK Airport
- Penn Station to JFK Airport
- Grand Central Terminal to JFK Airport
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- JFK Airport: AirTrain
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side): visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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