Travelling from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to New York: what you need to know
New York and Islip (where Long Island MacArthur Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a relaxed start to your ISP to New York flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
ISP is around 7 miles from central Islip. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ISP:
Of the departures from Long Island MacArthur Airport, 77.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ISP's address is 100 Arrivals Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) to New York
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York flight is £235. The cheapest price for a return flight is £195. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from ISP to New York, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across each month and land an incredible deal.
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Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 30 miles. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Explore without limits with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience more of New York and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from ISP to New York.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 15 miles from the centre of New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EWR. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your ISP to New York flight:
Dollar, Budget and Thrifty make collecting a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Step off your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York and make your way to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of New York is around 11 miles from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and typically takes 25 minutes to drive there.
The journey takes about 1 hour if you use public transport.
Check in to a hotel near LGA and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late ISP to New York flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are some companies you can book with.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York for the best deals.
The address for LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
Travel to New York during peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ISP to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to New York, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are highlights which should feature on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New York. Around 80 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 190 miles north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
