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5 things you didn't know about Newark Liberty
Verified by the CompareFlights team- 1Newark Liberty was the first major commercial airport in the New York metro area — founded 1928, eight years before LaGuardia and 20 years before Idlewild (now JFK) opened.
- 2EWR is operated jointly with JFK and LGA by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — making the three airports a unified system for landing-fee and slot-allocation purposes.
- 3Terminal A renovation (completed 2022) was the most expensive single-terminal project in Port Authority history at $2.7 billion — entirely funded by airline lease revenue, not taxpayer money.
- 4EWR has more direct flights to Europe (combined US + foreign carrier capacity) than any other US airport, narrowly edging JFK in 2023.
- 5The AirTrain extension to NJ Transit was first proposed in 1990 and completed in 2003 — 13 years from proposal to opening, one of the most delayed airport-rail projects in US history.
Frequently asked about EWR
Which terminal does United use at EWR?
United operates almost entirely from Terminal C, which is divided into three concourses (C1, C2, C3) connected airside. Terminal C handles both domestic and international United flights, including the Polaris Lounge for long-haul business passengers. Some United Express regional flights occasionally use Terminal A overflow gates.
How early should I arrive at EWR for an international flight?
Three hours before departure is the standard recommendation for both Terminal B (foreign carriers) and Terminal C (United international). Evening trans-Atlantic banks at Terminal C are particularly heavy. EWR has long had unpredictable security wait times — do not cut it under two and a half hours even with TSA PreCheck.
Is EWR closer to Manhattan than JFK?
By straight-line distance EWR is slightly closer to Midtown Manhattan than JFK (about 16 miles vs 16.5 miles), and rail journey times are comparable at 25-30 minutes via NJ Transit to Penn Station vs LIRR to Penn Station. Traffic on I-78 and the Lincoln Tunnel often makes EWR the faster choice for Midtown.
What's the cheapest way from EWR to Manhattan?
AirTrain ($8.25 to exit) plus NJ Transit Northeast Corridor train to Penn Station ($7.50 typical) totalling about $15.75 in 25-30 minutes is the cheapest direct rail option. The Newark Airport Express bus to Midtown runs $22. Rideshare and flat-rate taxis are $50-100.
Does EWR have a hotel inside the airport?
Yes — the Marriott Newark Airport sits inside the airport ring road, accessible by a short shuttle ride from the terminals. There is no hotel directly connected by walkway to a terminal. Several other airport-area hotels in Newark and Elizabeth offer free shuttles.