Everything to know about Haneda International Airport
Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan
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The busiest airport in Japan and the third-busiest airport in the world, Haneda International Airport is a major transportation hub that services the most populated metropolitan center in the world. Take a look at everything you need to know about Haneda International Airport, from its facilities inside to access to and from central Tokyo.
Tokyo is one of the world's most prolific cities, home to the largest metropolitan population in the world at 14 million residents and seeing millions of tourists every year. Because of this, the greater Tokyo area is serviced by two different airports: Narita International Airport, located in the neighboring Chiba Prefecture, and then Haneda International Airport within Tokyo proper.
Haneda is the busier of the two, actually being the busiest airport in all of Japan and then the third in the entire world. The airport handles around 78 million passengers every year, coming from all over Japan and the world. It was originally built in 1931 as the primary airport for the greater Tokyo area.
Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan
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Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture
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After the construction of Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture, most international flights were allocated there, with Haneda largely serving as a domestic airport. However, renovations and expansion at Haneda Airport were finished in 2010, and Haneda again became the primary international airport in Tokyo.
Read on for some essential information about Haneda International Airport as a transportation hub for your next trip to Japan!
- Airlines and terminals
- Access to and from Tokyo
- Facilities in and around Haneda Airport
- Attractions near Haneda
Airlines and Terminals
There are three terminals at Haneda International Airport characterized as follows:
- Terminal 1: A domestic flight terminal largely serving JAL (Japan Air Lines). It is also referred to as the “Big Bird” Terminal
- Terminal 2: Also largely serving domestic flights within Japan, this terminal largely services ANA (All Nippon Airways) flights.
- Terminal 3: The primary international terminal at Haneda Airport. It services JAL, ANA, and many foreign airlines. Immigration and customs are both located here. It is open 24 hours to take in commuters coming from abroad.
Here is more information on some of the airlines that operate out of Haneda International Airport. This isn’t a comprehensive list, only featuring some of the major airlines, both domestic and international.
Japanese Airlines
- ANA (All Nippon Airways): The largest operator at Haneda and services both domestic and international flights. International flights mostly fly out of Terminal 3, though some are out of Terminal 2.
- JAL (Japan Air Lines): The second largest operator out of Haneda and also services both domestic and international flights. Domestic flights depart out of Terminal 1, and international flights out of Terminal 3.
- Skymark Airlines: Local LCC (low-cost carrier) airline that offers affordable domestic flights. Operates out of Terminal 1
- Solaseed Air: Another LCC airline that mostly operates flights to and from Kyushu, the most southern main island of Japan.
North American Airlines
- American Airlines: Out to Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, and more
- United Airlines: Out to San Francisco, New Jersey, and more
- Air Canada: Out to Vancouver, Toronto, and more
European Airlines
- British Airways: Out to London Heathrow
- Air France: Out to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Lufthansa: Out to Frankfurt, Munich, and more
Asian Airlines
- Korean Air: Out to Seoul
- Cathay Pacific: Out to Hong Kong
- Philippine Airlines: Out to Manila
Oceania Airlines
- Qantas: Out to Sydney
- Air New Zealand: Out to Auckland
Middle East
- Emirates: Out to Dubai
- Qatar Airways: Out to Doha
- Etihad Airways: Out to Abu Dhabi
Getting from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
Haneda International Airport is located in the Ota Ward of Tokyo, around 15 kilometers south of Tokyo Station and near the border of Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Between Haneda Airport and Narita Airport, Haneda is closer in proximity to central Tokyo.
There are a number of ways to get from Haneda to Tokyo, including rail, bus, taxi, and more!
Take a look at some of these transportation options to see which works best for your next trip out to Tokyo!
How to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by railway
- Tokyo Monorail
Largely seen as the most efficient way of getting from Haneda Airport, the Tokyo Monorail departs from Haneda Terminal 3 and makes its way out to Hamamatsucho Station, part of the JR Yamanote Line.
The JR Yamanote Line is the most prominent train line within metropolitan Tokyo, going in a loop around the city and stopping at some of the city’s major train stations. This includes Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station, Ikebukuro Station, Ueno Station, Akihabara Station, and Tokyo Station. From many of these stations, as well, transfers to other train lines can be made. From Hamamatsucho Station, going out to Haneda Airport is also often done.
Getting from Haneda to Hamamatsucho Station costs around 500-700 yen depending on a couple of factors. However, both the monorail and the JR Yamanote Line (plus other JR lines) are all covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Tokyo Monorail on the Haneda Airport Line
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- Keikyu Line
Haneda International Airport is also directly connected to central Tokyo via the Keikyu Line. From Terminals 1, 2, or 3, the Keikyu Line can be boarded and then can be taken out to Shinagawa Station.
This is a stop for the local, express, limited express, and airport express trains on this line.
Shinagawa Station is also a stop on the JR Yamanote Line as well as a major junction for many other train lines, including the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train that goes out to destinations like Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka.
The Keikyu Line out to Shinagawa takes around 20 minutes and costs 330 yen. It is NOT a JR-operated line and thus is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass; however, taking JR Lines and the Shinkansen from Shinagawa Station is included with the Japan Rail Pass.
Keikyu Railway
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How to get from Haneda to Tokyo by bus
There are a number of limousine buses and shuttle buses that depart from Haneda that go out to major stations, attractions, and even hotels in Tokyo. Tickets for these buses are largely available at the airport counters but are also worth inquiring about with your place of accommodation to see if they offer shuttle buses from the airport.
These shuttle buses range in price from 1,000 yen to 2,000 yen and typically allow for two pieces of luggage per passenger that will be stored underneath the bus seating. Personal items may occasionally have limits as well.
This is a great option if your destination is directly accessible with these shuttle and limousine buses and/or you have a lot of luggage you would prefer not to bring onto the train.
General commuting times via shuttle bus to major locations in Tokyo are as follows:
Airport Limousine Bus to and from Haneda Airport
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- Shinjuku Station: ~35 minutes
- Kabukicho Tower: ~65 minutes
- Tokyo Station (Marunouchi): ~50-55 minutes
- Nakano Station: ~1 hour
- Ikebukuro Station: ~55 minutes
- Tokyo Big Sight (Odaiba): ~20-40 minutes
- Tokyo Skytree: ~40 minutes
More details on commuting times and destinations accessible with buses can be found here.
How to get from Haneda to Tokyo by taxi/car
Traveling by taxi from Haneda is convenient, as you can get to your destination directly with low effort and easy handling of your luggage. Depending on the location within Tokyo, fares can range from around 6,000 yen to 12,000 yen.
For those who wish to rent a car in Japan, there are many car rental companies within the vicinity of the airport. Rates vary largely, depending on the period of rental, type of car, and other factors.
Many hotels will have parking facilities, but be aware that many parking spots in Tokyo are paid. Within Tokyo, public transportation is the standard means of commuting, so space for cars may be more limited than in other places in the world.
Daiichi Taxi in Japan
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Be aware that most visitors will be able to drive in Japan with an International Driving Permit; however, those with licenses issued by France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan will need an official translation of their licenses. You can request a license translation here.
Facilities inside Haneda International Airport
Dining
There are many great shopping and dining options within Haneda Airport to service travelers and help them pass the time before their flights.
Domestic dining options include restaurants that serve soba, ramen, tempura, unagi, and sushi! Some of our favorites are as follows:
- Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa: Tokyo-based restaurant that specializes in freshwater eel that is charcoal grilled and glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce. Located on floor 1 of Terminal 3 within the Haneda Airport Garden shopping complex
- Rokurinsha: The famous ramen-ya is located within the Terminal 3 food court and offers classic ramen styles as well as tsukemen (dipped noodles).
- Katsusen: Specializing in tonkatsu, a Japanese-style fried pork cutlet, Katsusen offers different cuts and sizes. It is also located in Terminal 3.
There are many dining options throughout the airport terminals, including a number of internationally recognized establishments such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks.
Shopping
There are many shops offering different products within Haneda Airport. They span all the way from small goods like snacks, magazines, books, souvenirs, and electronics to world-acclaimed luxury boutiques. These shops offer duty-free shopping to those waiting for their flight departures. Here are a few to know:
Convenience stores and small goods
- 7/11
- Lawson’s
- JAL Plaza
- Seijo Ishi Select
- KINOKUNIYA Entree
- Kaizo Book Store
Apparel and accessories
- Lacoste
- UNIQLO
- Ginza Wako
- Swarovski
- Samantha Thavasa
Luxury goods
- Gucci
- Louis Vuitton
- Bottega Veneta
- Chanel
- Dior
Haneda Airport Garden
A notable location with Haneda Airport is the Haneda Airport Garden. Here is a collection of shops, restaurants, and other facilities that is directly connected to Terminal 3 of the airport. The Villa Fontaine Premier and Grand Hotels are located inside along with a spa. There are over 60 different shops located within!
For those who are awaiting a flight out of Haneda for a day or two, this is a great location with access to everything you need without even leaving the Haneda Airport building!
The entrance to Haneda Airport Garden is easily reached from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station on either the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu Line.
Haneda Airport Garden
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Lounges and other facilities
There are a number of lounges throughout the terminals in Haneda that are available if you have access to them via certain airlines and airline groups. There are also a few lounges that are accessible on a pay-per-use basis. They are listed below by terminal:
Terminal 1
- Power Lounge South
- Power Lounge North
- Power Lounge Central
Terminal 2
- Power Lounge North
- Airport Lounge (South)
- Power Lounge Central
- Power Lounge Premium
Terminal 3
- TIAT lounge
- Sky Lounge
- Sky Lounge South
More detailed information about the lounge can be found at the official Haneda Airport website here.
Hotels near Haneda International Airport
For those who are awaiting a connecting flight not on the same day of their arrival flight, have business obligations within the airport’s vicinity, or have any other reason, there are a number of hotels nearby Haneda International Airport for guests to stay at. Here are a few:
- FIRST CABIN Haneda (Terminal 1)
- Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu (Terminal 2)
- The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda (Terminal 3)
- The Villa Fontaine Premier and Gran Hotels (Terminal 3)
Attractions near the airport
Located near Tokyo Bay, the area around Haneda International Airport is worth exploring as much as central Tokyo itself! Jonanjima Seaside Park is the premier spot to check out for beautiful coastal views as well as impressive sights of airplanes departing from and arriving at the airport.
Also located nearby Haneda International Airport is the Ikegami Honmonji Temple, which is the central temple for the Nichiren branch of Buddhism. Here, the beautiful main building is complemented by the towering 5-story pagoda!
A favorite of the area is the Haneda Innovation City. Finishing construction in 2021, this building is home to shops, a hotel, and a research institute. From here, many will watch the airplanes fly in and out of the airport. It is directly connected to the Keikyu Line and Tokyo Monorail, making it easily accessible.
