Everything You Need to Know About Traveling Through Newark Airport

New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which first opened back in 1928, is 15 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan. One of three major airports in the New York metro area, it serves more than 30 airlines and millions of domestic and international passengers a year. Historically, Newark Liberty has had the worst rap out of all the NYC-area airports and has been one of the least popular in the U.S. But after a multi-year, $2.7 billion renovation, the airport unveiled an update to its oldest terminal, Terminal A, in 2023. It's now considered one of the best in the world. From the best dining and shopping to lounges, parking, and nearby hotels, here's everything you need to know about traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport. Newark Airport Terminals Newark Liberty International Airport has three standalone terminals: A, B, and C. Passengers can travel between terminals, parking lots, shuttle stops, and rental car facilities on the AirTrain monorail, which o...