This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Upper East Side more easily: To get to Upper East Side, you can fly into New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base), the closest major airport, which is located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Nearby metro stations include 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.), 72nd Street Station, and East 86th Street Station.