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Terry
May 23, 2020
Hello Amar,
Thank you for the EWR maps and airline details. This was very helpful. My question: How long does it take to get bags and clear customs at EWR? In July, I have a 3.5 hour layover to land, get bags, clear customs, and catch an ongoing domestic flight on United (I will have to check-in bags again). With covid interruptions, I was not able to book the international TAP airline flight to my final destination. I do have Global entry for US customs and Pre-check for US travelers. Is 3.5 hours enough time?
Jarrod West
May 25, 2020
Hi Terry,
Yes, 3.5 hours should be more than enough time for you to get your bags and clear customs, especially if you have Global Entry.
Ahana
July 20, 2020
I am taking an international flight into EWR (Terminal B). I have a domestic flight on American Airlines from Terminal A. Can I clear customs in Terminal B and check in my bags for the American Airlines flight at Terminal B itself or will I have to take my bags via the Air Train to Terminal A and check in for my domestic flight?
Jarrod West
July 20, 2020
Hi Ahana,
You will clear customs as soon as you get off the plane in Terminal B. Afterwards you can pick up your luggage and there should be an expedited drop off lane for passengers that are continuing onward. After that, you can proceed to Terminal A and clear security for your next flight.
Safe travels!
Efrain Guzman
November 24, 2020
I have a friend who will have a connection flight to Portugal at this airport, I’m assuming international passengers with connecting flights can’t leave the airport but is there any way or a certain area within the airport where I can meet my friend to be able to catch up while he is waiting for his connecting flight?
Jarrod West
November 28, 2020
Hi Efrain,
Where is your friend traveling from? As long as it is not from a country with US visa requirements they should be able to exit the airport terminal to meet you, but they will need to re-clear security afterward.
Sandy
September 19, 2021
I am traveling internationally. I need a COVID PCR test to get on the plane. I understand I can take it at terminal C and get it back in one hour or less. Is my information correct?
Jarrod West
September 21, 2021
Hi Sandy,
Yes, Newark offers PCR testing at Terminal C, level 1, near the baggage carousel 7.
Gab
October 20, 2021
I see that you wrote that you can take the Airside bus from terminal B to terminal C. In my case, I am flying from terminal B, but I want to go to the Polaris lounge in terminal C. Are you sure I can take the bus airside from B to C?
Jarrod West
October 20, 2021
Hi Gab,
Yes, you should be able to take the airside bus from Terminal B to C. Safe travels!
Jeff Green
November 09, 2021
I am thinking of flying from Washington (DCA) to Israel via EWR on United flights (the first operated by GoJet/United Express) on a Monday afternoon. It has a 1 hour 16 minute connection time. Is that sufficient? (I note from that flight’s history, it tends to arrive around 20 minutes before the scheduled time.)
Does one need to claim the bag and re-check and go through security & check-in on arriving at EWR or is there an expedited track for those making a connecting flight like this one?
Jarrod West
November 09, 2021
Hi Jeff,
Yes, that should be plenty of time and you should not need to re-check your bags but you will need to re-clear security if you have to switch terminals – which is likely. Safe travels!
Marla downen
November 20, 2021
How much is the red carpet united lounge for a day pass?
Jarrod West
November 22, 2021
Hi Marla,
One day passes for United Club’s are $59.
Jonathan LaConti
December 17, 2021
Any idea what time curbside check-in opens at Terminal C? We have a 6 am Domestic flight and my preference would be to use curbside for luggage check. Are they there at 5 am?
Jarrod West
December 20, 2021
Hi Jonathan,
As far as I know, curbside check-in is still closed at Newark.
Samir r Dharia
December 27, 2021
I will be taking united from Mumbai to DCA via EWR. Once I reach ewr from Mumbai, do I have to take bags out or do any security checking at ewr? Or do I do that directly at DCA? Also while returning from DCA, do I have to take bags out or any security or immigration at ewr? Please advise.
Jarrod West
December 27, 2021
Hi Samir,
You will have to clear immigration and re-check your bags when you arrive to EWR from Mumbai. However, on your return flight, your bags will be checked through to your final destination of Mumbai.
Achim Onur
January 02, 2022
I am taking an international flight (from Germany with United Airlines) into EWR (Terminal B). Then I have a domestic flight on United Airlines from Terminal C(?) to Austin. Do I have to clear Passport Control/Immigration in Terminal B and check in my bags again for the United Airlines flight at Terminal C to Austin? Thank you for your help.
Jarrod West
January 04, 2022
Hi Achim,
That is correct. You’ll clear customs in Terminal B and then re-check your luggage in Terminal C. Safe travels!
F Schremmer
January 07, 2022
Interesting that 2 different answers were given for similar questions regarding re-checking bags. We flew into Newark from Rome into Terminal B. Happily after customs and claiming bags we walked to the “connections re-check bag” line and dropped them off before continuing onto train to terminal C, then security for our next domestic flight. Oddly, just 3 days later ( Jan 5) the rest of our family did the same route BUT after claiming their luggage at terminal B, they were told to take their luggage with them to terminal C to have them re-checked there. What a hassle it was. Any idea why they couldn’t just drop their bags at the expedited bag drop off lane in terminal B like we did?
Leslie J
March 04, 2023
Depending on the arrival time. The baggage recheck counter in terminal B just out side of customs does not stay open all day. When it closes for the day pax must take their luggage to the Check in counter of the airline for their next flight. When it is open bags are rechecked there for ongoing flights. Pax must make sure the baggage is checked thru to their final destination.
Jill
April 04, 2022
Have the rules changed for non-passenger access to EWR now that COVID restrictions have been lifted in many places? Will my husband be able to accompany me to the security checkpoint?
Jarrod West
April 04, 2022
Hi Jill,
Yes, your husband should be able to accompany you to the security checkpoint. Safe travels!
GFoster
May 24, 2022
Flying Delta from GPT to EWR. Switching to TAP going to Spain. Both are in Terminal B. After I collect my luggage from Delta will I go through Security before checking in with TAP? Thanks
Chris Hassan
May 24, 2022
Hi there,
If the 2 flights are not on the same ticket, you will need to collect your bags, recheck them, and go through security again.
Sid
May 25, 2022
Hi,
I am travelling with small kids. I have a flight from Atlanta GA reaching at terminal B of Newark airport at 12:45 past midnight. Than my next flight is at 07:50 to London from same terminal. What should I do, as I have almost 4/5 hours at night with kids. Is there an area on airport where we can rest/sleep?
Thanks
Chris Hassan
May 25, 2022
Hi Sid,
If you are going to sleep at the airport you will likely be asked to move to pre-security. With small children, it might be worth it to get a hotel room nearby for a few hours to rest up for the flight to London.
Neerav
July 08, 2022
Excellent, thorough post. Please update that terminal C DOES have dedicated TSA-precheck line along with CLEAR.
Jarrod West
July 08, 2022
Hi Neerav,
Thanks for pointing that out. I’ve just corrected the post.
Chickpea
February 08, 2023
I am at EWR now. You can not get from one concourse to another behind security in Terminal B. I at at B1 and wanted to go to B2 but you have to exit and re-enter security. Annoying.
Jeffrey Schwartz
February 10, 2023
FYI, Art & Lounge in Term B has been closed for over a year now and has not been part of Priority Pass since 2020.
Katie Seemann
February 13, 2023
Hi Jeffrey,
Thanks for pointing that out. The article has been updated.
Leslie J
March 04, 2023
I walk from terminal C to B often. There is a walkway and it’s covered for bad weather. You can not walk to the New Terminal A.
Melissa B
March 13, 2023
The traffic congestion at Terminals A and C continue to be traumatic regardless of time/day of week. What is the long term strategy to fix the problem? Other airports move ride apps to the garages – can we do this?
Kacee
June 24, 2023
Is there a dedicated 1st or Business Class security checkpoint, or just TSA Pre-check?
Jarrod West
June 26, 2023
Hi Kacee,
What Terminal are you flying out of?
M
August 05, 2023
Is there anywhere to dine or grab coffee before security? I would like to have dinner w my family member before seeing her off, as I am not flying.
Keri Stooksbury
August 06, 2023
Hi M – You can explore Newark’s dining guide and filter by terminal and pre-security. Thanks for reading!
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