⚠️Real-time displays suspended. Elevated but more manageable than NYC airports.

Security wait times

Standard Security
Standardreported
~90 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheckreported
~30 min
estimated wait
CLEAR + PreCheck
CLEARreported
~24 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck saves ~60 min at EWR. Annual membership: $85.
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Immigration / customs

International arrivals
US CBP processingavg
~21 min
estimated wait

Global Entry holders typically clear in under 5 min at kiosks.

How early should I arrive?

Domestic + PreCheck
60 min
Domestic + Standard
90 min
International + PreCheck
2 hrs
International + Standard
3 hrs

During current TSA shutdown: add 60–120 min to all estimates at this airport.

Insider tips for EWR

  • β€”AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station is $17 β€” avoid the $90+ taxi.
  • β€”Terminal B construction is ongoing β€” add 15 min buffer for navigation.
  • β€”EWR has the highest taxi delay rate of the three NYC airports.
  • β€”Wait times suspended during shutdown β€” arrive 3 hrs early for any flight.
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Airport lounges at EWR
2 lounges Β· Priority Pass accepted Β· Walk-in available
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United Club
Terminal C Β· United Airlines
$59 walk-in
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The Club Newark
Terminal B Β· Airport Dimensions
$45 walk-in
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Access rules change when credit card benefits update β€” verify with the lounge before arriving. Last verified March 2026.

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