JFK · New York · Terminal T1
Air France Check-in at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Air France departs from Terminal T1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Online check-in opens 30h before departure.
Air France check-in rules at JFK
Step-by-step at John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Air France app or website 30 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1
Air France flights at JFK depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates 1–11
Allow 10–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.
Boarding Air France at JFK
Terminal T1 notes
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Typical gates
Air France flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1–11.
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Walk time
Expect 10–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1 has Au Bon Pain, Two Trees Tavern. Smaller selection than other JFK terminals but adequate.
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Lounges
Air France Lounge JFK T1 (Business + SkyTeam Elite Plus + Flying Blue Platinum). One of JFK's premium lounges with French cuisine.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. AF offers special meals for children if pre-ordered 24h+ before.
Known issues at JFK with Air France
KLM-operated AF flights at T4
Problem: Some AF-numbered flights to AMS or short-haul are operated by KLM from T4 — different terminal at JFK.
Solution: Verify 'Operated by'. If KLM, go to T4 and use klm.com.
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