Guide · Updated September 2026
Newark Airport Terminal B guide
Terminal B is Newark's main terminal for international airlines. Here is who flies from it, how its security setup differs from Terminals A and C, and how to get dropped off and picked up.
Which airlines use Terminal B at Newark?
Terminal B serves more than 25 airlines, mostly international. At the time of writing they include Aer Lingus, Air France, Air India, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Frontier, Icelandair, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines and others, and some United international arrivals use it too. Terminal assignments change. Always confirm your terminal on your boarding pass or in your airline's app before you leave home.
Terminal B layout and security
Terminal B has three concourses: B1, B2 and B3. Unlike Terminals A and C, each concourse has its own security checkpoint, so moving between concourses can mean clearing security again. Go straight to the concourse for your gate.
Lounges in Terminal B
Terminal B has airline and independent lounges, including the Lufthansa Business Lounge, the SAS Lounge and Lounge&Co. Check access rules with your airline or lounge program.
How early should I get to Terminal B?
Most international airlines recommend arriving about 3 hours before departure. With separate checkpoints and long check-in lines at peak times, do not cut it close. See Newark TSA wait times and how early to leave.
Getting dropped off and picked up at Terminal B
Our chauffeurs drop you at the Terminal B departures curb. For arrivals, especially international flights where customs time varies, we track your landing and confirm the meeting point before you fly. After a 10-minute grace period, waiting is billed at $65 per hour. Our Newark Airport car service is $160 flat from most North Jersey towns, and Newark Airport to Manhattan starts at $250.
Other terminals: Terminal A, Terminal C. More: Newark Airport pickup guide.
FAQ
Quick answers
Which airlines are in Terminal B at Newark?
Terminal B serves more than 25 mostly international airlines, including Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Frontier, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. Check your boarding pass, as assignments change.
Does Terminal B have separate security checkpoints?
Yes. Each of Terminal B's three concourses has its own checkpoint, so moving between them can mean clearing security again.
How early should I arrive for an international flight from Terminal B?
Most international airlines recommend about 3 hours before departure.
How much is a car service to Newark Airport Terminal B?
Prestige Transport charges $160 flat from most North Jersey towns to any Newark terminal, tolls included.
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