Narita Airport holds itself to the highest standard when it comes to passenger safety and has acquired international accreditation for its COVID-19 countermeasures under the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) Program conducted by the Airports Council International (ACI).
Quick Facts!
Narita is the busiest airport in Japan by international passenger and cargo traffic. In 2018, Narita counted 33.4 million international passengers and 2.2 million tons of international cargo. Also in 2018, Narita was the second busiest airport in Japan in terms of flight movements (after Haneda Airport in Tokyo) and the tenth largest air cargo hub in the world.
Narita’s Airlines and Terminals
Currently, Narita Airport has connections to 65 international cities and 18 domestic ones and serves as the main international hub for Japan’s domestic airlines like JAL, ANA and low-cost carriers like JETSTAR JAPAN and Peach. The airport is divided into three terminals, all of which have international and domestic connections.
Terminal 1 serves the most international airlines, followed by Terminal 2 and then Terminal 3, which is predominantly home to low-budget ones. Terminals 1 and 2 have rail stations located onsite named Narita Airport Station and Airport Terminal 2 Station, respectively, which provide connections to and from the terminals. Although Terminal 3 does not have its own train station, it is linked to Terminal 2 via a passageway. Travel between the terminals is easy with Narita’s free shuttle buses, which run frequently and have about 10-minute travel times.
Terminal 1
International Airlines: 46 airlines including:
Domestic Airlines:
Terminal 2
International Airlines: 37 airlines including:
Domestic Airlines:
Terminal 3
International Airlines: 5 airlines:
- Hahn Air
- JEJU AIR
- JETSTAR AIRWAYS
- SPRING AIRLINES
- SPRING JAPAN
Domestic Airlines:
- JETSTAR JAPAN
- SPRING JAPAN
Travel to Tokyo from Narita Airport
Despite its distance from Tokyo, Narita provides travelers with an abundance of convenient options to reach the capital city via railways and bus lines. Please note that the prices and travel times below are current as of April 2021.
Keisei Skyliner Express
- One of the fastest routes to Tokyo from the airport. Departures every 20-40 minutes
- Travel time: 40 minutes to Nippori Station
- Cost: 2,520 JPY, one-way + reserved seat charge
Keisei Limited Express
- Departures every 20 minutes
- Travel time: 75 minutes to Nippori Station
- Cost: 1,050 JPY
JR Narita Express (NEX)
- Covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Area Pass and some other JR passes. Departures every 30-60 minutes
- Travel time: 50 minutes to Tokyo Station
- Cost: 3,070 JPY, one-way + reserved seat charge
JR Sobu Line
- Departures every 60 minutes
- Travel time: 90 minutes to Tokyo Station
- Cost: 1,340 JPY
Airport Bus TYO-NRT
- Departures every 10-15 minutes
- Travel time: 60 minutes to Tokyo or Ginza Stations
- Cost: 1,300 JPY
Narita Shuttle
- Departures every 30 minutes
- Travel time: 75 minutes
- Cost: 1,000 JPY
Limousine Bus
- Departures every 15-20 minutes
- Travel time: 100 minutes to Tokyo Station
- Cost: 2,800 JPY
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Have Fun Passing Time at Narita Airport
In addition to its efficiency and convenience, Narita is a fun place to pass time between connecting planes, trains, or buses. After arriving at the airport and before passport control, enjoy the passenger terminals where the airport diffuses natural fragrances and displays scenic visuals of Japan on large digital screens.
For international travelers leaving Japan, the airport hosts a number of cultural activities that vary monthly and are located outside and inside passport control. Visit an origami museum, take pictures of cherry blossoms, or try your hand at ukiyo-e woodblock printing, calligraphy, paper doll making, and kite making. Art lovers can stop by the Kabuki Gate, which exhibits traditional Kabuki costumes or the NAA Art Gallery, which displays a range of paintings and other art pieces. If you are pressed for time, you can still enjoy the artistic flare of Narita by admiring the works of art that decorate the facility from sculptures to tile work to stained glass windows. The cultural atmosphere will make you want to plan your next trip as you prepare to depart! Please note that some activities and exhibits may be cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions. Discover more things to do at Narita Airport.
Things to Do Around Narita Airport
After exiting the airport, why not enjoy some of the sights of the surrounding area? The region is home to numerous parks, many of which have incredible views of incoming and departing flights, including Narita Sakura no Yama, Sanrizuka Sakura no Oka, Hikoki no Oka, and Minami Sanrizuka Nature Trail, to name a few. The parks are especially popular in spring time when cherry blossoms color the trees pink. Aside from nature, the area also includes museums, a spa resort, AEON Mall Narita, Naritasan-Shinshoji Temple, and Shisui Premium Outlets. The diversity of offerings surrounding Narita Airport make it the perfect place to start your adventure in Japan. Click here for an extensive list of places around Narita Airport.
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