Newark, New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

No one ever said that you have to fly home from your New York, NY trade show from an airport in the same state—and since New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) helps you avoid some of the NYC crowds, it’s a great transportation option. With over 40 domestic and international airlines serving more than 45 million passengers each year, this aviation hub knows how to treat its guests, particularly within its award-winning Terminal A.

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Travel Times and Insider Tips

Leave NYC’s Javits Convention Center at least an hour before you want to arrive at EWR.
If you exhibited at or attended a New Jersey trade show hosted by the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, you’ll only need to allow about 30 minutes for your commute to the airport.
EWR website’s homepage displays real-time parking information, security and customs wait times, and walk times to gates.

Top Places to Eat

The Newark Airport doesn’t leave its hungry guests for want thanks to plenty of food options. Sit down for a full meal at airport offshoots of popular local spots like City Rub or Kitchen Step or pick up a cup of joe and a sweet pastry from Newark-based coffee company W.B. Law Coffee. And if it’s sweets that you crave, treat yourself to the giant delicacies at Bang Cookies or a cold scoop from Jersey & Co. Gelato.

Things to Do

Get pampered at Be Relax or D_parture Spa.
Catch up on quiet time inside a Meditation Room.
Seek out the airline-specific lounges throughout the airport.

Souvenirs and Other Things to Buy

Local trinkets are everywhere at EWR. Artist PopShop features unique Garden State gear designed by local artists, and BOLD Newark offers apparel and souvenirs by Black-Owned Local Designs. Additionally, you can pick up last-minute apparel and food gifts at the 1,800-square-foot store Just Jersey.

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