Manhattan, New York City

THE MAIN AIRLINES FLYING TO:

New York Newark:

Continental Airlines flights to New York Newark, British Airways (BA) flights to New York Newark, Virgin Atlantic flights to New York Newark.

New York John F Kennedy: 
Delta flights to New York John F Kennedy, American Airlines flights to New York John F Kennedy, British Airways (BA) flights to New York John F Kennedy.

New York La Guardia: 
Delta flights to New York La Guardia, American Airlines flights to New York La Guardia, US Airways flights to New York La Guardia.

There are three major airports near New York City. John F Kennedy (JFK) airport is on Long Island. LaGuardia is in Queens and Newark Airport is across the Hudson River in New Jersey.

Ready access is available from each airport via taxi or bus. Public transportation is excellent in New York City. Busses, subway trains and taxis provide the most convenient means of transportation. New York City is one of the few cities in the USA with adequate train service. Commuter trains cover most of the nearby communities and neighbouring states. Longer distance passenger trains travel the east coast corridor and go to many major cities across the country. How to get downtown from airports...

JFK AIRPORT is the main New York international airport located 15 miles (24km) from downtown. You can take the New York Airport Service Express Bus ($15), which takes around 1hr 15 minutes to reach Grand Central Station. Running 15 and 45 mins past the hour from 6.15 a.m. to 11.10 p.m. Or take a shared shuttle for approx $19. A cheaper option is the AirTrain ($5) to Howard Beach Subway Station, and then board the "A" train ($2), which goes through Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan. Taxis are around $45 flat fee plus tolls and tip.If you have deep pockets, there is helicopter service to JFK Airport NY. US Helicopter flies to JFK from three locations in Manhattan: E. 34th Street, W. 30th Street, and the Wall Street Heliport. Flying time to JFK Airport is 12 minutes. The fare is $159, making this the most expensive method.

LAGUARDIA (LGA) AIRPORT is located 8 miles (13km) from downtown. You can take the New York Airport Service Express Bus ($12), which takes around 40 minutes to reach Grand Central Station. Running 20 mins and 50 mins past the hour from 7.20 a.m. to 11p.m. Or take a shared shuttle for approx $16. A cheap option is the MTA M60 bus to 106 St for $2. Taxis are around $25 to $30 plus tolls and tip. The most expensive way to reach LaGuardia Airport is by helicopter. US Helicopter flies to LaGuardia Airport during the day on weekdays, from the East 34th Street, West 30th Street, or Downtown heliports. Prices range from $159, according to US Helicopter’s web site.

NEWARK AIRPORT (EWR) is the second largest New York international airport located 16 miles (26km) from downtown. You can take the Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus ($15), which takes around 50 minutes to reach Grand Central Station. Running every half hour 21 hrs a day from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. Or take a shared shuttle for approx $19. Taxis are around $60 to $80 plus tolls and tip!

There are 24 subway lines designated by either a route number or letter, serving 468 stations. Round-the-clock, air-conditioned service in provided, seven days a week.
Subway runs every 2-5 mins. rush hours; 10-15 mins. during the day, and about every 20 mins. between midnight and 5 a.m. Stops are clearly poste and subway maps are on view at stations and in every car.

Cost of Ride

Whatever the distance, the fare is $2.25 payable by MetroCard or exact change for buses (no bills or pennies); subways only accept the MetroCard. There are two kinds of MetroCards:
1) Unlimited Ride - $8.25/one day, $27/seven consecutive days, $51.50/14 consecutive days and $89/30 consecutive days;
2) Pay-Per-Ride - Purchase a multiple-ride MetrCard and receive a 15 percent bonus. It allows one free transfer from subway to bus, bus to subway, or bus to bus within a two-hour periods. Buy MetroCard at subway station booths and vending machines, train terminals and 3,500 stores throughout NYC.

More than 4,300 air-conditioned buses provide reliable service on over 200 routes to almost anywhere in the city. Bus stops are located about every two blocks on street corners and are marked by a sign pole with a bus emblem and route number. While some buses run 24-hours-a-day, most operate between 5 a.m. and 2 a.m. Bus schedules and route maps are posted on most bus stops. All buses are equipped with wheelchair accessible lifts. Check the sign on the front of the bus. If you’re not sure it’s the bus you want, ask the bus operator.

PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson)

There are five subway-style PATH stations along Sixth Avenue -- 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, 9th Street, and Christopher Street. Trains from all of those points run to terminals in either Hoboken, Jersey City or Newark, New Jersey. There, they connect with 10 NJ Transit commuter lines that serve New Jersey, as well as Orange and Rockland County, New York. For more information, click on the links below:

The water commute is once again a reality on more then a dozen privately operated routes connecting Manhattan with New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Queens. As more passengers take to the water, increased service comes on line.

NY Water Taxi, 212-742-1969, www.nywatertaxi.com; Call or visit the web side for schedules.

New Jersey passenger ferries are dominated by NY Waterway, www.nywaterway.com , which operates the Hoboken Ferry. Call or visit the web side for schedules.

Seastreak, www.seastreak.com , Call or visit the web side for schedules.

Yankee Clipper and Mets Express, operated by NY Waterway. Call or visit the web side for more schedules, www.nywaterway.com

Think twice about the car. Do you really need a car to get around in New York City? Perhaps not. Manhattan is actually pretty small, and flat, which makes it a very, very walk able city. The New York City subway system is a fast and cheap way to zip around town. Taxis are available 24/7, they're expensive, but perhaps not as much as having a car would cost. But if you are going to drive then..

There are certain ways to see New York that will provide a lasting memory for you and your family on your visit. One of these is the outstanding helicopter tour that will take you over the cities 5 Boroughs giving you a bird’s eye view of the city.
Absolutely nothing beats the view, the adrenaline rush and excitement you get from this bird’s eye take of the New York City. The view is do breath taking that you would not have experienced anything like this in your life. Soaring over the concrete jungle, seeing what a human effort can produce, and how this all sits on top of a small Manhattan Island.

Helicopter tours through New York City take you literally everywhere - from Greenwich to Brooklyn - without your having to leave your seat.

You could see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building,911 World Trade Centre Sight, Wall Street, Central Park and the Chrysler Building - all for about 155.99 dollars per person and within a matter of just 16 mins. It is always better to book online as you get online advance booing discounts, and you could also budget your trip.

There are some NYC Helicopter Tours offering flights for any event or occasion:

www.libertyhelicopter.com

www.heliny.com 

www.nychelicoptertours.com