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About the airport
Narita International Airport is Tokyo’s main gateway for long-haul and most international flights, about 60 km east of the city centre in Chiba Prefecture.
Terminals
The airport has three terminals serving different airlines: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 handle most international flights with full-service airlines like ANA and Japan Airlines, while Terminal 3 is a simpler low-cost terminal accessible by free shuttle bus from Terminal 2.
Services
Narita is a major airport with excellent facilities including shops, restaurants and hotel services. The best connection to the city is by train — the Keisei Skyliner and JR Narita Express reach central Tokyo in 40-60 minutes — though buses and taxis are also available from the terminals.
Getting to the city
Train
The Keisei Skyliner and JR Narita Express reach central Tokyo in 40-60 minutes; cheaper local trains take longer.
Limousine Bus
Direct coaches run to central Tokyo, Yokohama and other areas, taking 60-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside each terminal but are expensive for the distance into Tokyo; most visitors use the train instead.
Airport map
Terminal 1
A large terminal split into north and south wings, used mainly by Star Alliance carriers including ANA and United.
Terminal 2
The busiest terminal, home to Japan Airlines, Delta and many other international airlines, with an attached shopping and dining area.
Terminal 3
A low-cost terminal with simpler facilities, a 15-minute walk or free shuttle bus from Terminal 2, used by budget carriers.
Tokyo
Things to do in Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan's capital, a vast, ultra-modern metropolis that mixes neon-lit districts, historic temples and some of the world's best food.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Tokyo?
Narita International Airport airport is about 67 km from central Tokyo.
How do I get from the airport to central Tokyo?
From Narita International Airport airport you can take Train, Limousine Bus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Narita International Airport airport have?
Narita International Airport has 3 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3.
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Photo credits
- The Terminal 1 building: 名無し野電車区, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The exterior of Terminal 2: Banbam1029, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Senso-ji Temple: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Shibuya Crossing: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr), CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tokyo Tower: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons