Air taxi · New York
Air taxi in New York
In New York, an air taxi today is a helicopter: about 5–8 minutes from JFK to Manhattan and about 6 from Newark, instead of an hour or more on the road.
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| Route | Flight | By car |
|---|---|---|
| JFK → Downtown Manhattan (JRB) | 5–8 min | 60–110 min |
| JFK → East 34th Street (6N5) | 7–9 min | 55–95 min |
| Newark (EWR) → Downtown Manhattan | 6 min | 45–120 min |
| Newark (EWR) → West 30th Street (JRA) | 7 min | 40–100 min |
| LaGuardia (LGA) → East 34th Street | 5 min | 30–70 min |
| Teterboro (TEB) → Downtown Manhattan | 5–7 min | 35–90 min |
Planning estimates only. The licensed operator confirms the aircraft, heliport, timing and price.
Helicopter today, eVTOL later
Electric air taxis are being developed for New York but are not carrying paying passengers yet. Until they are, every air taxi trip in the city is flown by a conventional helicopter. For the eVTOL side, see our air taxi (eVTOL) section.
Questions
Is there an air taxi in New York?
Yes, in the form of helicopters. Electric air taxis (eVTOL) are not yet in passenger service in New York; the air taxi people book today is a helicopter flying between the airports and the Manhattan heliports.
How long is an air taxi from JFK to Manhattan?
About 5–8 minutes of flight to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, against 60–110 minutes by car in normal weekday traffic. These are planning estimates; the operator confirms timing.
How much does an air taxi in New York cost?
There is no single fare. Seats on shared flights and private whole-aircraft charters are priced differently, and date, time and aircraft change the figure. The licensed operator gives the quote for your exact trip.
Which heliports does a New York air taxi use?
Downtown Manhattan (JRB) at Pier 6, East 34th Street (6N5) and West 30th Street (JRA). The operator confirms which one fits your flight.
Who operates the flight?
A licensed third-party helicopter operator. SkyMatch Group is an independent sourcing and concierge platform, not an operator: we review your request and coordinate options with licensed operators.
Plan your trip
- JFK & Newark helicopter transfers — full guide
- Helicopter charter New York
- Car vs helicopter calculator
- How long does a helicopter take to fly 6 miles?
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