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New York-JFK was the US airport with the most passengers from the main German airports in 2025. Together with Newark and LaGuardia, 1,101,272 passengers flew from Germany to New York, ranking 14th among all destinations abroad (German Federal Statistical Office). From JFK you take the AirTrain and LIRR to Midtown in around 30 minutes, and from Newark NJ Transit to Penn Station in around 30 minutes. The Statue of Liberty has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Subway and bus have cost $3 per ride since January 2026, and with the same card no more than $35 in seven days.
Airport: New York John F. Kennedy (JFK)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 6,189 km | €600 |
| Munich (MUC) | 6,481 km | €600 |
| Berlin (BER) | 6,390 km | €600 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 6,017 km | €600 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 6,118 km | €600 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports).
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