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NRT Narita International Airport

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Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, about 65 km east of Tokyo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATANRT
ICAORJAA
ServesTokyo
From centre63 km
Non-stop103
Airlines66
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation43 m

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The airport in numbers

Narita International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Narita International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 40M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 44M in 2019.

Opened
1978
48 years ago
Passengers / year
40M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
44M
in 2019
Elevation
43 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Narita International Airport Corporation
Passengers per year, 1985–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Narita International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Narita International Airport to Tokyo

Narita (NRT) is about 60 km east of Tokyo — far. The Narita Express (N'EX) reaches Tokyo/Shinjuku station in about 60–90 minutes (around ¥3,000, covered by the JR Pass). The Keisei Skyliner is faster to eastern Tokyo. Airport Limousine buses run straight to major hotels.

Haneda (HND) is much closer to central Tokyo — if you have a choice, HND is better. Check which airport your flight uses.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~46 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~66 min¥21913–¥34803
Private transfer~66 minfixed upfront
Car rental~66 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NRT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kawasaki66 km70 min¥22865–¥36315
Saitama68 km71 min¥23545–¥37395
Yokohama76 km80 min¥26265–¥41715
Kamakura91 km96 min¥31365–¥49815
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Narita International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥21913–¥34803 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Tokyo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Narita International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 103 destinations, operated by 66 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways · Japan Airlines Domestic · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · Air China · China Eastern Airlines · China Southern Airlines · Korean Air · Malaysia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Narita International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Narita International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Tokyo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Narita International Airport to the centre of Tokyo?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 65 km east of Tokyo, about 66 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Narita International Airport to Tokyo?
Roughly ¥21913–¥34803 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Narita International Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Narita International Airport to Tokyo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Narita International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Narita International Airport?
About 103 destinations, including Taipei, Seoul, Los Angeles, Bangkok. 66 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Narita International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Narita International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Narita International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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