Narita International Airport
Also known as: Narita Airport, Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport. Formerly New Tokyo International Airport.
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Narita International Airport (NRT) is one of Tokyo's two main airports and Japan's largest international gateway after Haneda. It sits in the city of Narita in Chiba Prefecture, about 60 km (37 miles) east of central Tokyo. In 2025 it handled about 42 million passengers.
ANA and the Star Alliance airlines, Japan Airlines and the oneworld airlines, and a large group of low-cost airlines such as Zipair, Jetstar Japan, Peach and Spring Japan all fly from Narita, with routes across Asia, North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East, plus a network of domestic flights.
The airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 is split into a South Wing for ANA and Star Alliance and a North Wing for other airlines; Terminal 2 is home to Japan Airlines and oneworld; Terminal 3 is the low-cost terminal. Flights do not operate between midnight and 6:00 because of a night curfew.
From the airport, most travelers head into central Tokyo, to Tokyo Station, Ueno, Shinjuku and Shibuya, to the hotels around Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Disney Resort, or to Narita city and its temple. The Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner trains run from the terminals into the city.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA)
- Runways
Two (16R/34L and 16L/34R); a third, Runway C, is planned
- Passengers per year
About 42.3 million in 2025
- Curfew
No flights between midnight and 6:00
Arrival tips for Narita International Airport
Check your terminal before anyone comes to meet you: ANA and Star Alliance arrive at Terminal 1, Japan Airlines and oneworld at Terminal 2, and low-cost airlines at Terminal 3.
On international flights you go through quarantine, then immigration, where foreign visitors have their fingerprints and photo taken, and then customs. Filling in your details on Visit Japan Web before you fly can speed things up. Queues can be long when several long-haul flights land together in the afternoon.
In the arrivals lobby, follow the signs for trains, buses or taxis. The Narita Express runs to Tokyo Station and beyond, and the Keisei Skyliner runs to Nippori and Ueno, where you can change to the Yamanote Line. Airport limousine buses run to hotels and stations across Tokyo, including Tokyo City Air Terminal in about 55 minutes. Fixed-rate taxis run to Tokyo, Kawasaki and Yokohama. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals lobby.
Japan is on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year and uses the yen.
Ground transportation
Narita is far from the city, so trains are the quickest way in; a pre-booked car or limousine bus is easier with luggage or for hotels away from the stations.
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Book a transfer from NRTKeisei Skyliner
The fastest Keisei train into Tokyo, to Nippori and Ueno, with connections to the JR Yamanote Line.
Narita Express (N'EX)
JR express trains to Tokyo Station and on to other major stations, with space for luggage.
Airport limousine bus
Coaches to major hotels and stations across Tokyo, including Tokyo City Air Terminal in about 55 minutes. Easy with luggage, slower in traffic.
Fixed-rate taxi
Taxis on fixed fares to Tokyo, Kawasaki and Yokohama. Door to door, but expensive over the long distance.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals lobby, useful for families, groups, Tokyo Disney Resort and late arrivals.
Moving between terminals
- 1
Free shuttle bus
A free landside bus links Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
- 2
Walking from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is a walk of several minutes from Terminal 2 along a signposted walkway.
- 3
Train
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2·3 have their own railway stations, one stop apart.
Terminals
Terminal 1
South Wing for ANA and Star Alliance airlines (with a separate domestic area), North Wing for other airlines such as Zipair, Etihad and WestJet.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Air Busan, Air Canada, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Korean Air, Peach, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, WestJet, Zipair
Terminal 2
Japan Airlines and the oneworld airlines, plus other international carriers such as Emirates.
Airlines commonly assigned here: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Starlux Airlines, T'way Air, Thai AirAsia X, VietJet Air
Terminal 3
The low-cost carrier terminal, used by Jetstar, Jetstar Japan, Spring Japan, Jeju Air and others.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Jeju Air, Jetstar Japan, Spring Japan
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Currency exchange
Exchange counters (GPA, Chiba Bank and Keiyo Bank) are on the landside, before security, in Terminal 1 (North and South Wings), Terminal 2 (Main Building) and Terminal 3 (Main Building, 2F). Terminal 2 also has an automated currency exchange machine on 1F that runs 24 hours.
ATMs
ATMs are available in Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Clinics
Narita International Airport Clinic is in Terminal 1 (Central Building, B1F, before security), open daily 9:00 to 17:00. Clinic 2 is in Terminal 2 (Main Building, B1F), open Friday to Sunday, 9:00 to 17:00.
Drugstores
Fa-So-La Drugstore is in Terminal 1 (B1F, 7:00 to 21:00) and Terminal 3 (2F, 6:30 to 21:00), and Drug Box is in Terminal 2 (2F, 7:00 to 20:30), all before security. They sell cold, pain and stomach medicines and travel items.
Convenience stores
Lawson in Terminal 1 (B1F, before security) is open 24 hours. 7-Eleven in Terminal 2 (4F, before security) is open 6:00 to 23:00.
Prayer rooms
Prayer rooms are in all three terminals, both before and after security: Terminal 1 Central Building (3F before security, 2F after), Terminal 2 Main Building (1F) and Terminal 3 Main Building (2F before security, 3F after).
Baby care
Nurseries throughout each terminal have breastfeeding booths, diaper-changing stations, wash basins and hot water. Strollers can be borrowed and Kids Park play areas are in Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Baggage delivery (takkyubin)
Yamato, JAL ABC and Sagawa counters on 1F of Terminal 1 (North and South Wings) and Terminal 2, and Yamato on 1F of Terminal 3, send bags to hotels and homes. Some counters offer same-day delivery to central Tokyo hotels for bags handed in during the morning.
Left luggage and lockers
Baggage storage counters (JAL ABC, Sagawa and others) are in Terminals 1 and 2, before security, and coin lockers are in all three terminals.
Wi-Fi and charging
Free Wi-Fi is available: choose FreeWiFi-NARITA and accept the terms of use. Free power outlets are in spaces across the terminals, and free loan internet devices are available for browsing.
SIM cards and pocket Wi-Fi
Rental and SIM counters (such as J WiFi & Mobile, Telecomsquare, SoftBank Global Rental and JAL ABC) are in Terminals 1, 2 and 3, before security. In Terminal 2, SIM card vending machines are on 2F before customs.
Showers and nap rooms
A shower room is in Terminal 1 (Central Building, 2F, before security), open 7:00 to 20:00. Dayroom showers and nap rooms are after security in Terminal 1 (Central Building, 3F) and Terminal 2 (Satellite, 3F), and Terminal 2 has a capsule hotel.
Airport lounges
Hours are as the airport listed them in October 2026 and can change; eligibility is set by each airline or card company. The airport lists no lounges in Terminal 3.
ANA Lounge and ANA Suite Lounge, Terminal 1
In the No. 5 Satellite (4F), after security, for eligible ANA and Star Alliance passengers. Open from 7:00 until the last scheduled ANA departure.
ANA Arrival Lounge, Terminal 1
In the South Wing (1F), before security, for eligible arriving ANA passengers. Open 14:00 to 17:55.
United Club, Terminal 1
In the Central Building (3F), after security, for eligible United Airlines passengers and members. Open 8:45 to 20:30.
Korean Air Lounge, Terminal 1
In the Central Building (3F), after security, for eligible Korean Air passengers. Open 7:20 to 20:45.
Turkish Airlines Lounge, Terminal 1
In the No. 4 Satellite (4F), after security, for eligible Turkish Airlines passengers. Open 7:30 to 21:45.
Narita Premier Lounge, Terminal 1
In the No. 1 Satellite (4F), after security, for eligible passengers of the airlines that use it. Open 7:30 to 21:00.
JAL Sakura Lounge and First Class Lounge, Terminal 2
In the Main Building (3F), after security, for eligible Japan Airlines and oneworld passengers. The international lounges are open 7:30 to 22:00.
China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Terminal 2
In the Main Building (2F), after security, for eligible China Airlines passengers. Open 7:35 to 19:50.
Emirates Lounge, Terminal 2
In the Main Building (4F, entrance on 3F), after security, for eligible Emirates passengers. Open 18:00 to 22:00.
Aspire Lounge, Terminal 2
In the Satellite (2F), after security, for eligible passengers of the airlines that use it. Open 7:30 to 21:30.
Card lounges, Terminals 1 and 2
Executive Lounge 1 (Terminal 1, 5F) and Executive Lounge 2 (Terminal 2, 4F) are before security; Superior Lounge NOA (Terminal 1, 3F) and KoCoo (Terminal 2, 4F) are after security. They are for gold-level holders of affiliated credit cards with a same-day ticket.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Call the airport's assistance line, 0476-34-8000 (24 hours, every day), as soon as you know when you will be at the airport, and arrange help on board and at the gate with your airline. At the airport, ask at an information counter, press an intercom or ask JR or Keisei station staff; on arrival, airline and airport staff can guide you from the gate to the arrivals lobby.
Reduced mobility
Wheelchairs are lent free at information counters, and arriving passengers can use them after immigration and customs. Electric walkers are available in all terminals, electric carts in Terminals 1 and 2, and terminal shuttle buses have low floors.
Hearing and visual support
Information counters in all three terminals have comuoon hearing-assistance speakers, and security checkpoints have communication support boards; videophones are also available. Every terminal has tactile walking surface indicators, tactile maps with intercoms and tactile guides at toilet entrances.
Service animals
Guide, service and hearing dogs may accompany their owners in the terminals. Assistance dog toilets are after departure procedures; ask at an information counter and staff will take you there and unlock it.
Quiet rooms
Quiet rooms for people with developmental, intellectual or mental disabilities and their families are in all three terminals, mostly after security; Terminal 3 also has one before security on 2F. They are locked: call the number on the door and staff will open it.
Accessible toilets and drop-off
Accessible toilets with ostomy facilities are in all terminals. Terminal 3 has an accessible drop-off and pick-up zone with an intercom for help reaching the terminal.
Parking
The airport asks Terminal 3 passengers to use the Terminal 2 car parks. P1, P2 and P5 take reservations, and each car park office is staffed 24 hours.
P1
Serves Terminal 1: ground-level and multi-story parking for about 1,600 cars, with motorcycle spaces.
P5
Serves Terminal 1: ground-level and multi-story parking for about 400 cars. When P1 and P5 are full at peak times, the airport suggests parking at Terminal 2 and taking the free terminal shuttle bus.
P2
Serves Terminal 2 and Terminal 3: multi-story parking (North, South and North Annex buildings) for about 3,000 cars, with motorcycle spaces.
P3
Serves Terminal 2: ground-level parking for about 130 cars and 40 buses; the only car park for large buses.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Narita Airport from central Tokyo?
Narita is about 60 km (37 miles) east of central Tokyo, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. The Narita Express runs to Tokyo Station, the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori and Ueno, and limousine buses and fixed-rate taxis also run into the city.
Which terminal is my airline at Narita?
ANA and Star Alliance airlines use Terminal 1 (South Wing), and other airlines such as Zipair use the North Wing. Japan Airlines and oneworld airlines use Terminal 2. Low-cost airlines such as Jetstar Japan and Spring Japan use Terminal 3.
Narita Express or Skyliner: which is better?
The Keisei Skyliner is the fastest train into Tokyo and suits Ueno and northern and eastern Tokyo. The Narita Express runs to Tokyo Station and on to other major JR stations, which suits hotels near those stations. Both have room for luggage.
How do I get between terminals at Narita?
A free shuttle bus links Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 3 is also a short walk from Terminal 2, and the trains stop at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2·3 stations.
Does Narita Airport close at night?
Yes. Narita has a night curfew, and no flights operate between midnight and 6:00. Trains and buses also wind down late in the evening, so a taxi or pre-booked car is best for delayed late arrivals.
Is Narita or Haneda better for Tokyo?
Haneda is much closer, about 15 km from Tokyo Station, while Narita is about 60 km away in Chiba. Your ticket decides which you land at; from Narita allow at least an hour to reach central Tokyo.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Narita Airport?
Yes. Narita Airport has free Wi-Fi in its terminals: choose the FreeWiFi-NARITA network and accept the terms of use on the connection screen. Free power outlets are available in spaces across the terminals, and if you need a phone SIM or pocket Wi-Fi for your trip, rental and SIM counters are in Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
Can I send my luggage from Narita Airport to my hotel?
Yes. Baggage delivery (takkyubin) counters run by Yamato, JAL ABC and Sagawa are on the arrivals floor (1F) of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and Yamato also has a counter on 1F of Terminal 3. They send bags to hotels and homes across Japan, and some offer same-day delivery to central Tokyo hotels for bags handed in during the morning.
Where can I exchange money at Narita Airport?
Currency exchange counters run by GPA, Chiba Bank and Keiyo Bank are before security in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and GPA has a counter on 2F of Terminal 3. Terminal 2 also has an automated exchange machine on 1F that runs 24 hours, and ATMs are available in all three terminals.
Are there showers at Narita Airport?
Yes. A shower room is in Terminal 1 (Central Building, 2F) before security, open 7:00 to 20:00. After security, Dayroom showers and nap rooms are in Terminal 1 (Central Building, 3F) and Terminal 2 (Satellite, 3F) for international departures. Terminal 2 also has a capsule hotel for a longer rest.
Is there a 24-hour convenience store at Narita Airport?
Yes. The Lawson on B1F of Terminal 1, before security, is open 24 hours. In Terminal 2, the 7-Eleven on 4F is open 6:00 to 23:00. Drugstores in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 sell everyday medicines and travel items during the day.
Can I get wheelchair assistance at Narita Airport?
Yes. Call the airport's assistance line, 0476-34-8000, open 24 hours, as soon as you know when you will be at the airport, and arrange help on board with your airline. Wheelchairs are lent free at the information counters, and arriving passengers can borrow one after immigration and customs.
Does Narita Airport have a prayer room?
Yes. Narita has prayer rooms in all three terminals, both before and after security. Before security they are in Terminal 1 (Central Building, 3F), Terminal 2 (Main Building, 1F) and Terminal 3 (Main Building, 2F); after security they are in the international departure areas of each terminal.