Everything to know about Tokyo-Haneda Airport

Published on : 04/06/2026
by : Clement

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Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan
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Haneda International Airport is Japan's busiest airport and the third busiest in the world. It is a major transportation hub serving the world's most populous metropolitan center. Find out everything you need to know about Haneda International Airport, from its domestic facilities to access to central Tokyo.

Tokyo is one of the world's most prolific cities, home to the world's largest metropolitan population (14 million) and welcoming millions of tourists every year. That's why the Tokyo metropolitan area is served by two different airports: Narita International Airport, located in the neighboring prefecture of Chiba, and Haneda International Airport, located in Tokyo itself.

Haneda is the busier of the two. In fact, it is the busiest airport in all of Japan, and the third busiest in the world. The airport handles around 78 million passengers a year, from all over Japan and the world. It was built in 1931 as the main airport for the Tokyo metropolitan area.

After the construction of Narita airport in Chiba prefecture, most international flights were assigned there, with Haneda as the hub for domestic flights. But when Haneda's renovations and extensions were completed in 2010, Haneda once again became Tokyo's main international airport.

Find out more about Haneda airport for your next trip to Japan!

Terminals and airlines
Getting to and from Tokyo
Services in and around Haneda
Things to do near Haneda

Terminals and airlines

There are three terminals at Haneda International Airport:

Terminal 1 also known as Big Bird, this terminal is the hub for domestic destinations, and is home in particular to flights operated by JAL (Japan Air Lines).
Terminal 2 this terminal also serves domestic flights, and is the terminal used by ANA (All Nippon Airways) for most of its flights.
Terminal 3 this is the main terminal for international flights at Haneda airport. It handles ANA, JAL and many foreign airlines. Immigration and customs clearance are located in this terminal, which is open 24 hours a day to welcome passengers transferring to other destinations.

Here's more information on some of the airlines operating from Haneda International Airport. This is not an exhaustive list, but just some of the major airlines, both domestic and international.

Japanese airlines :

ANA (All Nippon Airways): This is Haneda Airport's largest airline, and operates both domestic and international flights. International flights depart mainly from Terminal 3, although some also depart from Terminal 2.
JAL (Japan Air Lines): The second largest airline at Haneda, also operating domestic and international flights. Domestic flights depart from Terminal 1 and international flights from Terminal 3.
Skymark Airlines : Operating from Terminal 1, this low-cost airline offers low-cost flights to domestic destinations.
Solaseed Air: This low-cost airline mainly offers flights to and from Kyushu, the southern island of the archipelago.

North American routes :

American Airlines : To Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth and other destinations
United Airlines : To destinations including San Francisco, New Jersey
Air Canada : To destinations including Vancouver, Toronto

European routes :

British Airways : To London Heathrow
Air France : To Paris Charles de Gaulle
Lufthansa: To Frankfurt, Munich and other destinations

Asian routes :

Korean Air: To Seoul
Cathay Pacific: to Hong Kong
Philippine Airlines: To Manila

Oceania routes :

Qantas: To Sydney
Air New Zealand: To Auckland

Middle East routes :

Emirates : To Dubai
Qatar Airways : To Doha
Etihad Airways : To Abu Dhabi

Getting to and from Tokyo

Haneda International Airport is located in Tokyo's Ota district, about 15 kilometers south of Tokyo Station and close to the border between Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Between Haneda airport and Narita airport, Haneda is closer to central Tokyo.

There are many ways to get from Haneda to Tokyo, including train, bus, cab and more!

Take a look at some of these transportation options to see what suits you best for your next trip to Tokyo!

How do I get to Haneda airport from Tokyo by train?

Tokyo Monorail

Considered the most efficient way to get to Haneda airport, Tokyo Monorail runs from Haneda Terminal 3 to Hamamatsucho Station, part of the JR Yamanote line.

The JR Yamanote line is the most important railway line in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It loops around the city, stopping at some of the city's main stations. These include Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Akihabara and Tokyo stations. Transfers to other train lines are also possible from several of these stations. From Hamamatsucho station, it's often possible to get to Haneda airport.

The journey between Haneda and Hamamatsucho station costs around 500-700 yen, depending on a number of factors. However, the monorail and the JR Yamanote line (as well as other JR lines) are all covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

Tokyo Monorail on the Haneda Airport Line
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Keikyu line

Central Tokyo is also directly connected to Haneda airport via the Keikyu line. From terminals 1, 2 and 3, the Keikyu line can be taken directly to Shinagawa station.

Local, express, limited express and airport express trains on this line pass through Shinagawa station.

Shinagawa station is also a stop on the JR Yamanote line and an important junction for many other train lines. The Tōkaidō Shinkansen high-speed train, which serves destinations such as Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, passes through this station.

The Keikyu line to Shinagawa takes around 20 minutes and costs 330 yen. This is not a JR line and is therefore not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. However, JR lines and the Shinkansen from Shinagawa station are included in the Japan Rail Pass.

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How to get to Tokyo from Haneda by bus

A number of limousine buses and shuttles leave from Haneda and serve Tokyo's main stations, attractions and even hotels. Tickets for these buses are usually available from airport ticket offices, but it's also a good idea to check with your accommodation to see if it offers shuttle buses from the airport.

These shuttles cost between 1,000 and 2,000 yen and generally allow two pieces of luggage per passenger, stored under the bus seats. Personal items may sometimes be limited.

This is an excellent option if your destination is directly accessible by these shuttles and limousines and/or if you have a lot of luggage that you'd rather not take with you on the train.

Shuttle bus journey times to Tokyo's main cities 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 information on bus schedules and destinations here.

How to get from Haneda to Tokyo by car/taxi

Travelling by cab from Haneda is convenient, as you can get straight to your destination with little effort and easy handling of your luggage. Depending on where you are in Tokyo, fares vary between 6,000 and 12,000 yen.

For those wishing to rent a car in Japan, there are numerous car rental companies close to the airport. Rates vary considerably according to rental duration, type of car and other factors.

Many hotels have parking facilities, but you should be aware that many parking spaces in Tokyo are subject to a charge. In Tokyo, public transport is the usual mode of transport, so space for cars may be more limited than in other parts of the world.

Most foreign travelers can drive a car in Japan with an international license. However, visitors from France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan will need an official translation of their driving license. You can request a translation here.

Services in and around Haneda

Eating out

Haneda airport offers many shopping and dining options to help travelers pass the time before their flight.

Airport eateries include restaurants serving soba, ramen, tempura, unagi and sushi! Here are some of our favorite restaurants:

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa unagi Yondaime Kikukawa: Tokyo restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled freshwater eel topped with a sweet soy-based sauce. Located on floor 1 of Terminal 3, in the Haneda Airport Garden shopping complex.
Rokurinsha the famous ramen-ya is located in the food court of Terminal 3 and offers classic ramen as well as tsukemen (soaked noodles).
Katsusen katsusen: Specializing in tonkatsu, a Japanese-style fried pork cutlet, Katsusen offers a variety of cuts and sizes. It is also located in Terminal 3.

The airport's terminals offer numerous dining options, including several internationally renowned establishments such as McDonald's, Burger King and Starbucks.

Shopping

Haneda airport is home to a large number of stores selling a wide range of products. These range from small items such as snacks, magazines, books, souvenirs and electronics to world-renowned luxury boutiques. These stores offer duty-free shopping to people waiting for their flight to depart. Here are just a few of them:

Konbinis

7/11
Lawson's
JAL Plaza
Seijo Ishi Select
KINOKUNIYA Entree
Kaizo Book Store

Clothing and accessories

Lacoste
UNIQLO
Ginza Wako
Swarovski
Samantha Thavasa

Luxury stores

Gucci
Louis Vuitton
Bottega Veneta
Chanel
Dior

Haneda Airport Garden

The Haneda Airport Garden is a remarkable feature of Haneda Airport. It is a collection of stores, restaurants and other facilities directly connected to the airport's Terminal 3. The Villa Fontaine Premier and Grand hotels are located inside, as is a spa. There are over 60 different stores inside!

For those waiting for a flight out of Haneda for a day or two, it's a great place to access everything you need without even leaving the Haneda airport building!

The entrance to the Haneda Airport Garden is easily accessible from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 station, on the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu line.

Lounges and other services

A number of lounges throughout Haneda's terminals are available if you have access through certain airlines or airline groups. Some lounges are also available 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

You can find more information about the lounges on the official Haneda airport website here.

Hotels around Haneda airport

For those waiting for a connecting flight that doesn't take place on the same day as their arrival flight, who have business obligations near the airport or for any other reason, there are a number of hotels near Haneda International Airport where guests can stay. Here are just a few of them:

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)

Things to do near Haneda

View of a landing airplane from Jonanjima Seaside Park

Located close to Tokyo Bay, the Haneda International Airport area is as worth exploring as central Tokyo itself! Jonanjima Maritime Park is the first place to visit for magnificent views of the coastline and the planes taking off from and arriving at the airport.

Also close to Haneda International Airport is the Ikegami Honmonji Temple, the central temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism. Here, the magnificent main building is complemented by an imposing five-storey pagoda!

Haneda Innovation City is one of the region's prime locations. This building, completed in 2021, houses stores, a hotel and a research institute. From here, many people watch the planes flying in and out of the airport. It is directly connected to the Keikyu line and the Tokyo monorail, making it easily accessible.

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