Haneda Airport
Haneda Airport, officially Tokyo International Airport, sits on reclaimed land along Tokyo Bay, roughly 15 kilometers south of central Tokyo. It is one of the two primary international gateways serving the Greater Tokyo area, alongside Narita. Originally opened in 1931 as Haneda Airfield, it served as Tokyo's main airport for decades and has remained central to Japanese aviation following extensive offshore expansion.
Overview
Haneda Airport, officially Tokyo International Airport, sits on reclaimed land along Tokyo Bay, roughly 15 kilometers south of central Tokyo. It is one of the two primary international gateways serving the Greater Tokyo area, alongside Narita. Originally opened in 1931 as Haneda Airfield, it served as Tokyo's main airport for decades and has remained central to Japanese aviation following extensive offshore expansion.
Haneda Airport is most useful when its route network, ground transport and terminal setup match the trip you are taking. Before booking, compare the scheduled departure time with the airport location, connection window and any baggage or check-in requirements attached to your airline.
Airlines
Haneda is the principal hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, both of which base extensive domestic and long-haul international networks here. Skymark Airlines and other Japanese low-cost carriers maintain significant operations as well. Major international carriers from across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania operate scheduled services, making Haneda one of the busiest airports in the world.
For any airport, the operating airline matters as much as the marketing airline shown in a search result. Codeshares, partner flights and regional affiliates can affect check-in desks, terminal use, baggage handling and support if a flight is delayed or changed.
Terminals and Transfers
The airport operates three passenger terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 primarily handle domestic services, while Terminal 3 serves international flights. Four runways arranged in a cross-like configuration over reclaimed land allow simultaneous operations around the clock, as Haneda functions 24 hours a day. Recent years have brought ongoing terminal renovations and revised flight paths over central Tokyo to accommodate growing international demand.
Connections through HND need more planning when flights are on separate tickets, when checked baggage is involved, or when the itinerary changes between domestic and international processing. Build a wider buffer if you need to collect bags, move between terminals or pass through security again.
Ground Transport and Trip Planning
Haneda Airport ground transport should be planned around your arrival time, luggage and final destination. Public transport can be efficient where available, while taxis, rideshare and private transfers may be easier for late arrivals, families or travellers with multiple bags.
If you are choosing between airports or routes, compare HND against the destinations currently tracked from this airport, including Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei. The best itinerary is not always the cheapest one if it creates a difficult transfer, a tight connection or a long onward journey.
Practical guide
Using Haneda Airport without guesswork
Plan HND around the terminal you use, the type of connection you are making and how predictable you need the trip into Tokyo to be.
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at HND. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates three passenger terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 primarily handle domestic services, while Terminal 3 serves international flights. Four runways arranged in a cross-like configuration over reclaimed land
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
Before you leave for HND
- 1Confirm the terminal and operating airline before leaving for HND.
- 2Check baggage cut-off times if you are travelling with checked luggage.
- 3Leave extra time for international processing or terminal changes.
- 4Compare ground transport options against traffic and arrival time.
- 5Recheck the flight status before travelling to the airport.
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Terminal and transfer notes
Confirm whether your flight uses a domestic, international or regional area at HND. Airport layouts vary, and terminal assumptions are a common source of missed connections.
The airport operates three passenger terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 primarily handle domestic services, while Terminal 3 serves international flights. Four runways arranged in a cross-like configuration over reclaimed land
Leave extra time when changing terminals, travelling with checked luggage, or arriving during busy morning, evening, holiday or event periods.
For Haneda Airport, the safest connection plan is based on the operating airline, the terminal shown on your booking and whether your baggage is checked through. If the itinerary uses separate tickets, choose a larger buffer.
Airlines
Airlines flying from HND
Compare the carriers connected with HND, including airline codes, operating brands and routes currently tracked from this airport.
Routes
Top routes from HND
Use these route cards to scan popular destinations, estimated distance and flight time before checking live schedules and fares.
Official planning details
Transfers, fares, parking and passenger services at HND
A source-linked planning layer for details that can change: terminal transfers, transport costs, parking, lounges and accessibility.
Terminal transfer links
TransfersHaneda Airport transfer details can depend on airline, terminal, baggage handling and whether flights are booked on one ticket. Check the operating airline and airport website before relying on a tight connection at HND.
Check airport transfer informationTransport fares and local access
FaresTransport costs to and from Tokyo can vary by public transport, taxi, rideshare, private transfer, tolls and time of day. Confirm current fares before travelling, especially for late arrivals or peak periods.
Review transport informationParking and pre-booking
ParkingParking at Haneda Airport may vary by terminal, short-stay area, long-stay area and online booking rules. Compare official parking options with drop-off, pick-up and ground transport before choosing how to reach the airport.
Review airport parking optionsLounges and eligibility
LoungesLounge availability at HND depends on airline, cabin, alliance status, membership or paid-entry rules. Check the operating airline before travel because access rules and opening hours can change.
Check lounge informationAccessibility and assistance
AccessPassengers needing mobility, sensory, medical or other assistance should confirm airport facilities and arrange airline assistance before travel. Airline-provided help is usually requested through the airline or booking channel.
Review accessibility informationTerminal and parking maps
MapsMaps are useful for finding check-in areas, arrivals paths, parking locations and ground transport pick-up points at Haneda Airport. Confirm the terminal before leaving for the airport.
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Useful cost notes
Prices can change, so use these notes to spot likely cost items before checking the official source.
Public transport, taxi, rideshare and private-transfer prices around HND can change by time, distance, demand and local fees.
Parking prices often vary by car park, stay length and whether online pre-booking is available.
Seat selection, baggage, lounge access, tolls and late-night transport can change the real cost of a trip.
Nearby airports
Other airports in Japan
Nearby airport options can help when comparing fares, connection times, ground transport and alternate arrival points in Japan.
FAQ
Haneda 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
- Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo, Japan (Asia), at coordinates 35.550°, 139.780°.
- Its IATA code is HND and its ICAO code is RJTT.
- Haneda Airport serves Tokyo, Japan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Haneda 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.
- Haneda Airport sits at latitude 35.550° and longitude 139.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from HND include Air China, Shanghai Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air and 1 more.
- Tracked destinations from HND include Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Ōta, Tokyo, 144-0041, Japan, the phone number is +81 3-5757-8111, the official website is http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/. 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.