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Lome Tokoin Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

10 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

8319 Km

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Ethiopian Airlines
31 Dec, Tue
08:55 PM
New York - Lome
Non-stop
9h 30m
JFK-LFW
16.053 TL
Ethiopian Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from New York City Center

John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport

There are many transportations methods available to get from the city center to the airport. No matter where you are in New York City you have access to the metro. Take the metro to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station, both of which are close to the airport; from there you can get on the AirTrain line and take it all the way to JFK.  

To get from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn to JFK you can take metro line A to Howard Beach Station. Then get on the AirTrain, which provides transportation to the terminals. The duration of the trip can vary according to where in the city you are departing from, but it usually takes around 60-75 minutes.  

To get from Manhattan to JFK you can take metro line E or the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train. Both lines go to Jamaica Station, from where you have to get on the AirTrain to get to the airport terminals. LIRR is the fastest option while the metro is the cheapest option. To get from the north of Queens or the south of Brooklyn to JFK, you can take the J line or the Z line. The metros and trains run every 5-10 minutes.

The NYC Airporter express shuttle bus service is another transportation alternative. These shuttles depart from Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to JFK takes about 90 minutes. One thing to consider when picking this method of transportation is the varying traffic conditions. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

JFK International Airport is the busiest airport in the United States, in terms of international passenger entry into the country. JFK serves passengers with 6 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, and Terminal 6. Close to 100 airlines from 50 countries land at this large airport. AirTrain trains provide transportation between the terminals. There are parking lots in various parts of the terminals, which can accommodate a total of 15,000 vehicles. These parking lots offer both short-term and long-term parking.

There are a total of 5 large hotels located in close proximity to the airport: Crowne Plaza, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Radisson and Gardens Inn. These hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. To get to the hotel shuttles, first get on the AirTrain and take it to Federal Circle Station. You can access the hotels using the shuttles that depart from this station. The 6 passenger terminals at the airport all offer a wide variety of eating and drinking venues. Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds, Euro Cafe, Starbucks, New York Hotdog, Eat & Go Istanbul, Wendy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Subway are only a few of them.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like International Shops Duty Free, DFS Duty Free, and Duty Free Americas. You can also find many brand name stores like L’Occataine, Pandora, Swatch, Hudson, Victoria Secret, M&M’s Store, Best Buy, Guess, Hermes, Mont Blanc, and BVLGARI. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, and Air France are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 have the most lounge services. The airport contains a total of 22 lounges. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.


Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

From Penn Station, one of the city’s major stations located in central Manhattan, you can get to Newark Liberty Airport Station in about 30 minutes by taking the NJ Transit train or the Amtrak train. From this station you need to get on the AirTrain trains, which depart every 3 minutes and get to the airport terminals in about 10 minutes.

The Newark Airport Express service is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. These buses depart from Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to Newark Liberty Airport is about 60 minutes. If you are going to use this method of transportation we recommend taking the varying traffic conditions into account. These buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

Newark Liberty Airport was the first airport to open in New York. It is ranked second in terms of passenger density, after JFK. Newark Liberty Airport has a total of 3 passenger terminals, Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. Terminal A is divided into 3 satellite buildings. Terminal B was expanded into a 3 level facility. Terminal C was built after Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal C only handles United Airlines and United Express flights.

Like JFK, AirTrain trains provide free transportation between the terminals and the parking lot.

There are a variety of restaurants and cafes located in all 3 terminals, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Subway, Market Fresh, Villa Pizza, Phillip’s Seafood, Wendy’s, Java Moon Cafe, and World Bean.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like EJE Duty Free, Duty Free Shop, and Dufry Duty Free. You can also find many brand name stores like Swatch, Hudson, Best Buy, The Body Shop, Sunglass Hut, MAC, and L’Occataine. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, and Porter Airlines are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal B offers the most lounge services. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.

Transportation to Lome City Center from Airport

Lome Tokoin Airport

Lome Airport, which is located in Lome, the capital of Togo, one of the countries located on the Africa Continent, is a small airport in general. It can be said that the distance between the city center and airport which connects the city and nearby places to the world is not very long. Therefore, it doesn’t cost much to travel to the city center from the airport. Transportation alternatives that can be offered to the passengers travelling to the center from Lome Airport are taxis, private shuttles which are very comfortable and car rental. It is very easy to find a taxi in front of the terminal and it is one of the comfortable options. You can rent a car from the local companies located throughout Lome. Private shuttle is another alternative offering service with private derivers and they are very comfortable and luxurious. If you want a fast and practical transportation alternative for affordable fares, you can prefer private shuttles and comfortably get to the city center. Renting a car is also comfortable and affordable option for passengers travelling to the city center from the airport. If you cannot make a reservation for private shuttles which operate with reservation system or rent a car by getting in contact with one of the car rental companies, you may have to wait for a longer time for these options when you have landed at the airport. If you don’t want to wait much, you can get on a taxi waiting in front of the terminal and take the road to the city center.

Taxi

Passengers arriving at Lome Airport usually prefer taxis waiting for their customers in front of the terminal. Taxi fares in the city are generally not too high. Especially if you need to travel to a place which is not far from the city, you can have a budget-friendly travel by taxi. The average cost of your travel to the center from the airport by taxi is 4,000 CFA franc. You can try to reduce the fare by talking to the driver before getting on the car. Another option is to offer to share your taxi with other passengers who are waiting for a taxi at the airport and traveling in the same direction as you. In this way, passengers who will travel to a place far away from the center can save a significant amount in terms of the taxi fare. Passengers traveling to the places outside the city can pay 20 thousand CFA franc and this amount can increase or decrease according to the distance.

Car Rental

Lome Airport does not offer a wide range of alternatives for passengers who want to rent a car for travelling to the city center. Instead, local rental companies usually offer service at the airport. If you will stay at a hotel in the city, you may get in contact with your hotel in advance to arrange a car for you and receive your car when you arrive at your hotel. The city has generally hot weather during the year and you can have trouble if you get on a car whose air conditioner doesn’t run well. However, if you still prefer renting a car, you can get in contact with one of the local car rental companies in Lome and ask them to bring your car to the terminal, then you can continue your way in the city center.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles offering comfortable service with their private drivers are among the options that can be preferred for the transportation to the city center from Lome Airport. Private shuttles are ideal for 5-6 or more passengers. In this way, if you are travelling as a crowded group, you will not have to use more than one taxi and will get to the city center from the airport by using only one vehicle. In order to use private shuttles, you should make a reservation in advance and be ready at the exit of the airport terminal at the determined hour. You can specify your arrival time a few hours late by taking into consideration any possible delay. Private shuttles are one of the safest alternatives for travelling between the airport and city center. If you rent a car for your transportation, you can reduce the risk of getting lost by hiring a local guide.

Weather in Lome

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 24ºC - Max 34ºC
SaturdayMin 24ºC - Max 35ºC
SundayMin 24ºC - Max 35ºC
MondayMin 24ºC - Max 33ºC
TuesdayMin 26ºC - Max 31ºC

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