Is Narita Airport closer to Tokyo?

Japan's capital is served by two international airports: Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. Haneda Airport is closer to Tokyo and provides convenient access to Shinagawa Station. Narita Airport is further away but makes it easier to explore Narita City as well.



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The most comfortable way of travel between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station is the JR Narita Express (NEX). The one way journey takes roughly one hour, costs around 3000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR Tokyo Wide Area Pass and some other JR passes. There are departures every 30 to 60 minutes.

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Furthermore, there were noise concerns as HND is very close to Tokyo. The government decided to build a new airport much further away from the city where noise wouldn't be as much of an issue and where they could potentially expand. Hence, NRT was built.

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The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.

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Narita serves as the main international hub of Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Nippon Cargo Airlines, and as a hub for low-cost carriers Jetstar Japan and Peach.

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Airport Access Tips Haneda Airport?officially known as Tokyo International Airport?handles a large number of international flights from all over the globe. Narita Airport is located much further outside Tokyo than Haneda, but great transportation links means easy access into the city.

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2 hours on the same carrier on the same ticket are more than enough at NRT. You will have to go through transit security which takes just a few minutes.

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Narita Express is a Limited Express train, provided by JR East. To access the train, the desired seats must be reserved in advance (valid for JR Pass holders as well).

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The Narita Express – also known as N'EX – is the most convenient Tokyo city transfer from and to Narita International Airport, which hosts most of the overseas flights to Japan. This limited express train service is fast, reliable and punctual, and you can ride it for free with your Japan Rail Pass.

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