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<\/p>\nLufthansa offers daily direct flights straight into New York City’s JFK and Newark airports, and we’re sharing how to decide which one to fly into from major European cities<\/p>\n
Lufthansa offers daily direct flights straight into New York City from European hubs(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Is a trip to the Big Apple on your 2026 bucket list? Planning and booking a trip to New York City from abroad may seem like a big puzzle at first as you narrow down flights, commuting around Manhattan, sightseeing, and more.<\/p>\n
The German air group Lufthansa offers flights<\/a> worldwide, including many U.S. cities from its European hubs. To make your trip to NYC more seamless, the airline offers multiple daily direct flights<\/a> straight into New York City\u2019s major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).<\/p>\n For any avid Lufthansa flyers, it was reported yesterday that the airline is canceling all flights to and from Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Bitcoin prices surge past $97,000 as Trump awaits Supreme Court tariff decision<\/a>READ MORE: Trump suggests he may not need Congress to approve his $2,000 stimulus checks<\/a><\/p>\n Additionally, Lufthansa just became the first European airline to ban the use of power banks on board its aircraft, which is something to keep in mind for a long-haul flight to New York City.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been waiting to click book on your trip to New York City, we\u2019re sharing which airport you should fly into from European destinations via Lufthansa.<\/p>\n What flights does Lufthansa offer to New York City?<\/p>\n Lufthansa is a big player in its European home market, offering passengers a wide variety of flights from its hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re flying out of Frankfurt, Germany, into JFK airport, Lufthansa offers two direct flights per day. The airline also offers daily direct flights from Munich to JFK.<\/p>\n To compare your options, Lufthansa has daily direct flights from Munich and Frankfurt to Newark. You can also find flights into New York City from other major cities across Europe, including London, Dublin, Paris, and more. You can quickly find out what your flight options are into New York City on Lufthansa\u2019s flight finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ultimately, the choice of arrival airport in NYC comes down to the price, your personal preferences, and the flight options that work best for you. You can also narrow your choices based on the type of aircraft and cabin classes being offered, such as First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.<\/p>\n JFK and EWR have similar commute times into Midtown Manhattan(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n What is the quickest way from the airport to Manhattan?<\/p>\n You may be wondering which airport is better to fly into: JFK versus Newark. You will see similar commute times into Manhattan from either airport, but it comes down to your destination, personal preference, and available flight options.<\/p>\n JFK is NYC\u2019s main airport, located in Queens, and you\u2019ll be able to find flights into JFK from many cities across the world. If you\u2019re staying in Brooklyn, Queens, or on the east side of Manhattan, you may want to consider flying into JFK, as it will be the closest airport.<\/p>\n JFK is approximately 15 miles away from Midtown Manhattan, and depending on traffic and ongoing construction at the airport, travel time to or from Manhattan can range from 30 to 90 minutes.<\/p>\n![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2185937030.jpg\")
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