Flight & airport info
See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from
twitter bird
  • atikapermata: new york RT @hanhannny: Kalo dikasih kesempatan ke suatu negara pengennya ke negara mana? #answerthis
    couple of minutes ago
  • TwitjobsUSA: Director, Product Strategy and Sales Specialist Job: American Express - New York City, NY - Job Pos... http://bit.ly/bZltrx #Jobs #TwitJobs
    12 minutes ago
  • sunnyskystar: Soda tax failure would cost health care jobs, says Greater New York Hospital ...: New York Daily News "The revenue... http://bit.ly/b8XdLC
    17 minutes ago

World / North-America / USA / New-York

New York is familiar even to those who have never been, and those iconic Manhattan streets are world famous thanks to countless movies. The city's energy is immediately evident, and its cuisine, culture and recreational opportunities are fittingly diverse for a hip world capital.

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Visa Requirements

Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure.

Language

English

Timezone

English

Weather

Can be extreme, with cold, snowy winters and hot summers. Spring and autumn are both pleasant, though.

Dialling Code

00 1

Electricity

110V (Standard American two-pin plug)

Health and Safety

Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

Useful Links

Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential.

New York has two international airports, JFK and Newark. From JFK, taxis take about 45 minutes to central Manhattan and charge a USD45 flat fare (plus tips and tolls). There are also airport buses and subway options. Newark is around the same distance, with typical USD40 taxi fare (plus tips and tolls). There is no subway, but bus services are available.

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty If ever a national monument epitomised a city, it is Liberty Enlightening the World. Liberty and Ellis Islands can easily be reached by tourist ferry, though decent enough views can be had on the ferry service to Staten Island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands 46m high, and is surrounded by museum exhibits telling the history and significance of the statue.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Located on Museum Mile on the east side of Central Park, 'The Met' is the Big Daddy of New York museums. It houses some two million exhibits and is one of the world's largest art galleries. Forget seeing anything like all of it in one day, and choose the most interesting from the 19 cultural departments, from Ancient Egypt to American modern art.

Top of the Rock

Top of the Rock You'll spend most of your time in New York looking up – it is the National Park of Skyscrapers, after all. Take the chance to look down on the city from this sophisticated space 70 stories up in the Rockerfeller Plaza. The views from the observation deck are dazzling, and it's the city's only true 360-degree panorama from such a height.

Quick Lunch - 21 Club

21 Club This is a true, old school New York restaurant that serves up a good selection of seafood and steaks with high quality ingredients and an American twist.

Top Table - Asiate

Asiate at the Mandarin Oriental An absolute high end classic that has retained its cool with amazing views of the city and central Park. 35 floors up, get a window table and savour the city as much as the Asian-inspired menu.

Cheap Eat - Big Daddys

Big Daddys A great value American Diner that does all the basics just how you want them: burgers, shakes, bagels and great American breakfasts.

On Business - Marriott Marquis

Marriott Marquis: About as central as it gets, surrounded by Times Square and with Fifth Avenue and Central Park just minutes away. Its 54 meeting rooms cater for all possibilities.
Book now

Lap Of Luxury - The Plaza

The Plaza: This NYC institution has been the seat of glamour and luxury for 100 years. It should be for at least another 100 after a recent USD400million refurbishment – not cheap, but worth it.
Book now

Cheap Sleep - Pod Hotel

The Pod Hotel: A variety of small but perfectly formed high-tech rooms for style on a budget, reminiscent of a first class airline cabin.
Book now

Coffee And Chat - Zibetto

Zibetto (6 Avenue NW corner of 56 Street, no phone,) Unrivalled baristas make this European-style coffee bar a stylish and reassuringly familiar place to catch up.

Formal Presentation - London NYC

The London NYC (151, West  54th Street, 00 1 866 690 2029,). Interior design by David Collins and catering from Gordon Ramsey are complemented by meeting rooms for 10-80 people, and a guaranteed client impact.

Evening Drinks - O'Lunney's

O'Lunney's (145 West 45th St, 00 1 212 840 6688,). Not your typical Irish bar, the 16-foot ceilings and outstanding kitchen make it a superior place for a pint.

City guides

Lowest fares


Departure airport
Flickr
sudan - the black pharaohs
Uploaded by retlaw snellac on Flickr