Hubs
Major
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Hub Overview
Passengers
35.2M
Destinations
130
Connectivity
80/100
Transit
good
Hub Airlines
NH
All Nippon Airways
secondary
JL
Japan Airlines
secondary
Alliance Presence
Star Alliance
oneworld
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
NRT has three terminals: Terminal 1 (JAL, Star Alliance), Terminal 2 (ANA, SkyTeam), and Terminal 3 (budget carriers like Jetstar, Peach).
Lounge Highlights
The JAL First Class Lounge in Terminal 2 features a sushi bar with a chef. The ANA Lounge in Terminal 1 offers ramen and Japanese curry.
Transit Tips
- Terminal 1 handles JAL, Star Alliance, and oneworld; Terminal 2 handles ANA and SkyTeam; Terminal 3 is for LCCs.
- A free shuttle connects all three terminals; the ride takes 10-15 minutes.
- Narita is about 60 km from central Tokyo; plan extra time for ground transport.
- The Narita Anime Road in Terminal 2 features displays from popular Japanese anime.
- Currency exchange rates at Narita are competitive; exchange before leaving the airport.
Ground Transport
Narita Express (N'EX) reaches Tokyo Station in 53 minutes for JPY 3,070. The Access Express Skyliner reaches Ueno in 36 minutes for JPY 2,520.
Fun Facts
- Narita faced massive protests during construction in the 1960s-70s from local farmers.
- It remains Japan's primary international gateway despite Haneda's expansion.
- The airport is surrounded by rice paddies and temples in rural Chiba Prefecture.