LaGuardia New York Airport Arrivals

LaGuardia New York Airport Arrivals Information

LaGuardia Airport is a relatively large airport with three main terminals and over 34 million passengers transiting every year. The smallest terminal is Terminal A, servicing one main airline, whereas Terminals B and C are much larger, with several domestic flights flying in and out every day. That said, most LaGuardia New York Airport arrivals will arrive at Terminal C.

Terminal A

Operating Airlines – Spirit Airlines

Terminal B

Operating Airlines – Air Canada, Air Canada Express, AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express 

Terminal C

Operating Airlines – Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, US Airways, US Airways Express, US Airways Shuttle, WestJet

Arriving at LaGuardia Airport

After disembarking the plane and entering the terminal building, getting through arrivals at LaGuardia is pretty easy. As LaGuardia only handles domestic flights, there is no immigration control or customs. You will have gone through security and passport checks before your flight, so there’s no need for additional checks within the US. So once you’re off the plane, you can walk straight to baggage reclaim. The baggage belts are located on the ground floor at Terminals A and C, and level 2 at Terminal B.

Once you’ve collected your luggage, you can head directly to the Arrivals Hall.

LaGuardia Airport Transport

LaGuardia Airport has plenty of reliable transport links to New York City. The quickest and easiest route is via airport taxi. There are taxi stands outside of all three of the terminal buildings. If you’d rather take public transport, the Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link Airport Bus is a free shuttle that passes through Queens, Manhattan and Long Island. It also passes Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue subway station and Woodside train station if you’d like to take a train to your destination. The subway line goes to Penn Station near Times Square. Alternatively, the rail line runs directly to Grand Central Station.

(For even more details on transport, check out our detailed LaGuardia Airport Guide.)

What to do in Arrivals at LaGuardia Airport?

The experience for LaGuardia Airport arrivals depends on which terminal you arrive at. As the smallest terminal, Terminal A has basic facilities (toilets, free WiFi. charging points, etc), a few vending machines and car rental kiosks in the Arrivals Hall.

Terminal B is larger, with a Dunkin’ and a convenience store. There is also an ATM, car rental and public transportation kiosks.

Finally, outside of the basic facilities, Terminal C has a Starbucks Coffee and a service animal relief area.

LaGuardia Airport Arrivals Parking

If you’re collecting someone from LaGuardia Airport, there is a designated free car park located on 94th Street between 23rd Ave and Ditmars Blvd. It’s open every day from 07:00 to 00:00 but you must remain in your car while you wait. 

You can also pay for parking in one of the terminal car parks. There are free shuttle buses that will transport you and/or your loved ones to and from the car park to each of the Arrival Halls. 

If you have restricted mobility, drive into any of the car parks via the ticket lance and press the “help” button to speak to the airport staff. Explain that you are disabled and they will arrange a discount for you. Then you can park in the designated spaces for persons with restricted mobility.