Long-term parking at Stewart International?

May 9, 2023 1:02 PM

First time flying out of SWF (driving up from city). What do I need to know?

Taking a trip to Iceland this summer and decided that flying out of SWF is cheaper/preferred than JFK/EWR, so gonna drive up and park my car for the week.

1. Is the on-airport parking ever full? Can I expect to show up and get a spot?

2. Is it quick? How much time should I account for to check-in/pre-pay and get to the terminal? Is there a shuttle bus or a van--do I need to reserve/pay separate for that?

3. Is there an easy cheap parking lot outside of the airport I should consider?

4. Any security concerns? I have a shitty 2005 Toyota beater that will be empty so not particularly concerned but let me know if I should be.

Any other tips for SWF travel? Never been flown in or out from there.

posted by greta simone to Travel & Transportation around New York, NY (3 answers total)

Side note, in case you missed it: they run a bus from the PA timed to coincide with the KEF flight. Depending on your location/quantity of stuff/PA tolerance, that might be easier and cheaper than driving up and parking.
posted by praemunire at 1:15 PM on May 9, 2023

Response by poster: I didn't miss that. I don't want to take the bus, I want to drive bc reasons.
posted by greta simone at 1:16 PM on May 9, 2023

Can't answer if the lot ever gets full past capacity. It was delightful to fly out of there. The parking lot is right out front- kinda similar to parking in front of a big box store in the 'burbs. We parked literally 20 feet from the front door of this very tiny airport. On our return, after getting out luggage we were on the highway headed home (lower Westchester) in minutes. And since it's a small airport you're not waiting forever for your luggage. It spoiled me for JFK or LGA. Too bad it serves so few locations by comparison.
posted by Neeuq Nus at 4:37 PM on May 9, 2023 [2 favorites]