Looking for New York JFK luggage storage so you can see the city before a late flight or during a long layover? BagsAway doesn't have a location at or next to JFK Airport, so the easiest plan is to ride into Manhattan and drop your bags at a staffed partner location near Penn Station or Port Authority, where the train and subway from JFK arrive. Storage starts from $0.90/hr per bag.
Is there luggage storage at JFK Airport?
US airports generally don't have self-service lockers in the terminals, and any staffed bag service inside the airport can change, so check the official JFK Airport website before relying on it. If your goal is to explore Manhattan, storing in Midtown usually makes more sense anyway: you only carry your bags on the trip in, then walk around free.
Nearest BagsAway locations for JFK travellers
These Midtown locations are the most practical stops on the way from JFK into the city:
- Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden – about 4 minutes' walk from Penn Station, listed open 9am–10pm daily, from $0.90/hr.
- Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden (between Penn Station and Port Authority) – about 7 minutes' walk from Penn Station and 6 from Port Authority, listed open 8am–11:59pm daily, from $0.90/hr.
- Storage Location near Times Square – about 7 minutes' walk from Port Authority, listed open 2am–11:59pm daily, from $0.90/hr.
See every option on the New York luggage storage page.
Getting from JFK to Manhattan with luggage
AirTrain JFK links all the terminals to two stations where you join the city network:
- Jamaica Station: change to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, or to the E train, which stops at 42 St–Port Authority and 34 St–Penn Station.
- Howard Beach: change to the A train into Lower and Midtown Manhattan.
The LIRR is the quickest and least crowded choice with suitcases; the E train is the simplest subway option for Penn Station and Port Authority. Arriving at Grand Central Madison? See our Grand Central luggage storage guide. Allow plenty of time in each direction, often an hour or more door to door.
Long layover or late flight: a hands-free plan
If you're on an international connection, you'll need to be allowed to enter the US to leave the airport, and you'll clear security again on your way back. For a late departure, check out of your hotel, drop your bags near Penn Station, and spend the day exploring. A few easy ideas from Midtown:
- Walk to the Empire State Building, Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.
- Head west to Hudson Yards and stroll the High Line.
- Catch the lights of Times Square or a Broadway matinee.
Then collect your bags and take the E train or LIRR back to Jamaica for the AirTrain. Flying from another airport instead? See LaGuardia or Newark.
Tips
- Book online in minutes and pay per bag; you can cancel before drop-off if your flight changes.
- Every booking includes up to $2,500 protection per order.
- Check the listing's closing time against when you need to head back to the airport, and leave a buffer for traffic and security.
- Avoid rush-hour subway trains with big suitcases if you can; drop the bags first and explore light.