Newark International is located in New Jersey but is where many international flights arrive with passengers destined for NYC. It is 16 miles from midtown Manhattan, about a 30 minute cab ride, or a 45 minute train ride via the convenient and economical AirTrain. Newark is often significantly less crowded than the city’s other major international airport, JFK, and is often a quicker ride into the city. For details on getting into the city from Newark International, please visit the "Visitor Guide" section of our site.