Qatar Airways Will Move to JFK Terminal One and Open New Premium Lounge

Qatar Airways Will Move to JFK Terminal One and Open New Premium Lounge

Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York.

The airline will start operations at the new terminal in 2026 and it will also unveil a premium, 15,000-square-foot Qatar Airways lounge, the airline’s first dedicated lounge in both New York City and the United States.

The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new roadway network. The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking.

Qatar Airways launched operations in New York in 2008 at Terminal 8 at JFK Airport. The airline’s network in the US spans 11 destinations to serve more than 3 million passengers annually.

Offering efficient direct access to the boarding gate from Qatar Airways’ exclusive lounge, the new facility will provide an elevated experience featuring premium food and beverage options and amenities such as VIP check-in services, relaxation zones, prayer rooms, children’s play areas, premium dining options, and more.

The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK’s south side. Construction is taking place in phases with full completion in 2030. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion in 2030, the New Terminal One, with a total of 23 gates, will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport’s two new terminals combined.