Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport lies approximately 60 kilometers east of central Tokyo in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. It serves as one of Japan's principal international gateways, handling the majority of long-haul traffic to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The airport opened in 1978 as New Tokyo International Airport, taking over most international services previously operated from the older, more central Haneda Airport.
About Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport lies approximately 60 kilometers east of central Tokyo in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. It serves as one of Japan's principal international gateways, handling the majority of long-haul traffic to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The airport opened in 1978 as New Tokyo International Airport, taking over most international services previously operated from the older, more central Haneda Airport.
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 primarily handles SkyTeam and Star Alliance carriers, Terminal 2 hosts Oneworld and unaffiliated airlines, and Terminal 3 is dedicated to low-cost carriers. Two parallel runways serve the airfield, oriented roughly north-south. Operations are subject to a nighttime curfew, generally between 11 PM and 6 AM, with ongoing projects to expand capacity.
Overview
Narita International Airport lies approximately 60 kilometers east of central Tokyo in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. It serves as one of Japan's principal international gateways, handling the majority of long-haul traffic to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The airport opened in 1978 as New Tokyo International Airport, taking over most international services previously operated from the older, more central Haneda Airport.
Airlines
Narita serves as a major hub for All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, both of which maintain extensive long-haul networks here. It is also a key base for low-cost carriers including Jetstar Japan, Peach, and Spring Japan. Most major international carriers from Asia, North America, and Europe operate scheduled services to Narita.
Airlines
Airlines flying from NRT
Routes
Top routes from NRT
Nearby airports
Other airports in Japan
FAQ
Narita International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, Japan (Asia), at coordinates 35.770°, 140.390°.
- Its IATA code is NRT and its ICAO code is RJAA.
- Narita International Airport serves Tokyo, Japan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Narita International Airport operates on Asia/Tokyo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Narita International Airport sits at latitude 35.770° and longitude 140.390°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from NRT include American Airlines, Air India, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines and 11 more.
- Tracked destinations from NRT include Los Angeles, Seoul, Taipei, Chicago, Honolulu, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and 3 more, spread across 7 countries.
- Its address is Narita, Chiba-ken, 282-0004, Japan, the phone number is +81 476-34-8000, the official website is http://www.narita-airport.jp/jp/index.html. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Japan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.