Travelling from Conakry Airport (CKY) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 4 hours behind Conakry, where Conakry Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from CKY to New York, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from CKY to New York that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
If you have a passport from Guinea, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Conakry Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
To get to CKY from central Conakry, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near CKY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Conakry Airport to New York or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Conakry Airport (CKY) to New York
C$1,006 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Conakry Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,182. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CKY to New York, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Conakry Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from Conakry Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CKY to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month for flights from Conakry Airport to New York. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Conakry Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CKY to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Conakry Airport to New York, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are attractions you won't want to skip in New York.
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