Egypt Air Terminal at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Egypt Air serves as a primary hub from Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Egypt Air terminal at JFK operates daily non-stop flights to Cairo, Egypt. 

Egypt Air plans to move to New Terminal One by late 2026. 

Egypt Air JFK Departure Terminal

Egypt Air operates 6–7 weekly flights on flight MS986 from Terminal 1 at JFK to Cairo International Airport (CAI). This route is the only direct airline service from the Egypt Air Terminal connecting the United States to Egypt’s capital.

Check-in: Egypt Air opens check-in three hours before departure. The Egypt Air check-in counter is located in the main departure hall on Level 3 of Terminal 1. Passengers who completed the online check-in must visit the Egypt Air check-in counter at JFK for document verification, boarding pass issuance, and baggage tagging.

Baggage: The baggage drop counter sits next to the check-in counter on level 3. EgyptAir closes baggage acceptance earlier than the boarding gate cutoff. Passengers must check in their baggage at least 60 minutes before departure.

Security screening: All Egypt Air passengers go through standard TSA security screening. Eligible travelers can use the TSA PreCheck at JFK Terminal 1. Passengers using the standard security screening should expect average wait times of 28-35 minutes.

Boarding gate: After clearing security, Egypt Air passengers enter the airside departure area where the boarding gates, shops, and restaurants are located. Egypt Air boards from Gates 1 through 11. The boarding gate appears on the boarding pass, and passengers can also confirm it on airport display screens or at the check-in counters.

Pro-tip: Arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to allow enough time for check-in,  security screening, and boarding. 

Egypt Air Arrival Terminal JFK

All Egypt Air flights arrive at  JFK Terminal 1. After deplaning, passengers arriving on EgyptAir proceed through the following steps at the international arrivals terminal.

Immigration: US Immigration control is located on Level 1  on the arrival level before baggage claim. Passengers pass through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where officers check passports, visas, or ESTA approvals, and other entry documents. 

Baggage Claim: The baggage claim area at the EgyptAir JFK terminal is located on Level 1. Passengers should check the arrival display monitors to find the correct baggage carousel for their flight. 

U.S. Customs: After collecting their bags, passengers proceed to the U.S. Customs inspection area, where an officer may ask questions about the purpose of travel and declared items. After clearing customs, passengers enter the public arrivals hall at JFK Terminal 1. 

Egypt Air JFK Terminal Map

The Egypt Air JFK terminal map assists new passengers in navigating Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The airline operates all arrivals and departures from this terminal.

EgyptAir's John F. Kennedy Airport terminal is organised into three main terminals:

• Arrivals Level, which includes immigration, baggage claim, and customs. 

• Departures Level, which has check-in counters and TSA security screening.

• Concourse Level, which includes boarding gates and departure lounges. 

Passengers can use the indicative map that offers real-time GPS updates. The map also displays gate numbers, services, and amenities throughout Terminal 1.

In addition, passengers can use the terminal map to locate parking options near JFK Terminal 1. Please note that Terminal 1 parking is temporarily closed. The closest available JFK parking option is the Blue Lot at JFK Terminal 5.

Egypt Air terminal at JFK handles daily non-stop flights to Cairo, serving as a key gateway between the United States and Egypt. Passengers depart from Terminal 1, where check-in, baggage drop, and security screening are located on Level 3. The boarding gate for Egypt Air flight at JFK Terminal 1 closes 45 minutes before departure.

Arriving passengers at Terminal 1 proceed through immigration, baggage claim, and U.S. customs on Level 1, which is the lower arrival level. 

Egypt Air plans to shift its operation to the new Terminal One later this year. Until then, the airline continues to handle all arrivals and departures from the existing Terminal 1.