New Terminal A - Newark Liberty International Airport

*Please note: As of January 12, 2023, the old Terminal A closes to the public when the new Terminal A opens. All airport operations will commence in the New Terminal A.

Traveling to the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty? Here are a few things to know:

Airlines at Terminal A

Air Canada, American Airlines, jetBlue and United Airlines operates out of the new terminal upon opening on January 12, 2023. United Airlines operates out of both Terminals A and C.

Effective August 23, 2023, Delta Airlines will operate from Terminal A and will no longer operate from Terminal B.

Getting to Terminal A

Located at the South Area of the airport. 6 Earhart Drive, Newark, NJ 07114. GPS Coordinates –40.68401346398805, -74.18862113251812.

AirTrain

The nearest AirTrain Station is Terminal A (formerly known as Station P2) and is located approximately 0.4 miles or a 14-minute walk from Terminal A. There is a complimentary shuttle bus that operates every 5-7 minutes from 4:00 AM to midnight and every 7-10 minutes from midnight to 4:00 AM connecting the Terminal A AirTrain Station with the new Terminal A. This complimentary Shuttle to AirTrain bus services the Daily Parking Lot P4 (drop off only) between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM only.

From AirTrain Station to Terminal A:

For those who prefer to walk, exit the station and walk under an exterior covered walkway to the Parking ‘A’ garage. Take the elevator or escalator to Floor 2 of the garage and make your way across a pedestrian bridge to reach the new Terminal A.
Take a free Shuttle Bus to new Terminal A (marked as ‘AirTrain/Terminal A’). After exiting the AirTrain station, follow signs (“Shuttle to Terminal A”) for the bus pick-up location. The shuttle bus will drop passengers off at the Departures Level between Doors 3 and Door 4.

From Terminal A to AirTrain Station:

Take the free Shuttle Bus to AirTrain (marked as ‘AirTrain/Terminal A’) from Arrivals Level, Loading Zone 15, to the AirTrain Station. Follow “Shuttle to AirTrain” signs. Take the AirTrain to your destination.
For those who prefer to walk, follow signs leading to the ‘Parking A’ garage. At the garage lobby, make a right and take the escalator/elevator to Floor 1, and walk through a pedestrian corridor and an exterior covered walkway to the Terminal A AirTrain Station. Take the AirTrain to your destination.

Ground Transportation

Need a taxi, bus, or For Hire Vehicle (Uber & Lyft) to get to your next destination? It is easier than ever to locate one at the new terminal’s multiple arrivals roadway curbs. Upon exiting the terminal, digital directories will display designated loading zones for each mode of transportation. Find yours and follow digital signs to get to where you need to go. See an example of a digital directory below (subject to change):

Rental Cars (Updated November 15, 2023)

As of November 15, 2023, all 10 rental car agencies – Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty – operating at the airport are now located in the newly constructed Consolidated Rental Car Center on levels 1-3 of the Parking A garage.

The facility is connected to Terminals B and C via AirTrain Newark, with a direct connection to the Terminal A via a pedestrian bridge. Drivers should follow “Rental Car Return” roadway signage to access the facility.

All rental transactions, including returns, take place at the new center. Subsequently, the P3 AirTrain station that served the previous rental car location is now closed to the public.

Parking

A new parking facility (Parking A) opened with the new Terminal A offering optimal proximity to the new terminal. Equipped with a parking guidance system, and EV charging, the facility is conveniently labeled as “Parking A.” Follow signs for “Parking A” to get to the garage.

For parking information, click here. **Please note: The existing Short Term Parking ‘A’ lot closes to entering customers when new Terminal A opens.

Did you depart from new Terminal A and return to Terminal B?

If you parked in the Parking ‘A’ garage, take the AirTrain two stops to the Terminal A Station. Follow signs to the parking garage.

Did you depart from Terminal C and return to the new Terminal A?

If you parked in the Short Term Parking ‘C’ lot (or C Garage), take a complimentary shuttle bus to return to your vehicle. Exit the Terminal on Arrivals Level 1 (baggage claim) and proceed to Curb 3 Loading Zone 15. Take the complimentary ‘Economy Parking Lot P6/Terminals A B C shuttle’ bus to Terminal C.

Delta Customers, did you depart from Terminal B and return to the new Terminal A?

If you parked in the Short Term Parking ‘B’ lot, take the complimentary shuttle bus to return to your vehicle. Exit the Terminal on Arrivals Level 1 (baggage claim) and proceed to Curb 3 Loading Zone 15. Take the complimentary Economy Parking Lot P6/Terminals A B C shuttle bus one stop to Terminal B.

Connecting Flights

Need to get to Terminals B or C from Terminal A? There are two ways of transferring between terminals from Terminal A:

AirTrain. See AirTrain section above for more details
Shuttle bus.
Star Alliance Connections: Located by Gate 28, board a free shuttle bus operated by United Airlines to Terminals B and C. Follow signs for “Terminals BC | via Shuttle” (see photo below). Note, United Airline customers may check in at Terminal A, clear through TSA security, and take the shuttle bus to Terminal C. Checked-in luggage will be transferred automatically from Terminal A to Terminal C and you will not need to go through TSA security again at Terminal C. The Terminal A & C bus operates from 4 AM to 12 AM and the Terminal B bus operates from 1 PM to 11 PM.

P6 Shuttle Bus: Board the complimentary Economy Parking Lot P6/Terminals A B C shuttle bus at Arrivals Level 1 (Baggage Claim) Loading Zone 15 or at Departures Level, Door 4 to get to Terminals B and C.

For more information, click here.

New Terminal A Information – here

DINE, SHOP, AND MORE (here)

With an aim to highlight the best New Jersey has to offer, Terminal A features a wide range of local and regional favorites. The carefully crafted line-up of concession spaces showcases fresh thinking, innovative ideas, and variety. Terminal A provides a wide range of conveniences, amenities, and retail offerings to address all needs along the passenger journey.

The distinguishing concessions commercial program of Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A amplifies the airport’s mission to provide a world-class passenger experience. Passengers can expect a polished facility equipped with a devotion to crafting an authentic “New Jersey Sense of Place” as the backdrop for its five-star amenities. In its approach to outfitting the new Terminal A with exceptional Garden State touches, this program has been fondly dubbed the terminal’s exclusive experience, the “Journey of Surprises”. With the commercial program, travelers can expect the best New Jersey has to offer including local brands, designs reflective of the state’s many landscapes, as well as seasonal menu items.