Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Surat Airport (STV): what you need to know
The timezone in Surat is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
Your JFK to STV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Surat Airport. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the JFK to STV route.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Surat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Surat Airport (STV)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Surat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STV instead:
When to fly to Surat Airport (STV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Surat Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Surat. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Surat Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Surat, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to STV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Surat. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Around 209 kilometres north of Surat, Ahmedabad is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.