Narita International Airport (International Flights)

Traveling to and from Narita International Airport (International Flights)

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Narita International Airport to your destination.

Information

Passengers can use Face Express, a new check-in procedure using facial recognition.
Passengers who use this service should proceed to check-in zone C.
For Eligible Flights, please check Check-In Using Face Express (Facial Recognition).
The transit facilities on the 3rd floor of the South Wing in Terminal 1 are currently closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to passengers with connecting flights, but kindly request that they instead proceed to the arrival lobby for Japan domestic flights and use the security checkpoint on the 4th floor of the South Wing.

Guide to Japan's Narita International Airport (International Flights)

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating through Narita International Airport. Note: Typically, ANA is in the South Wing of Terminal 1. As of February 2019, ANA-operated flights may arrive at the North Wing at Terminal 1—please check the airport's website under "Flights Today" for the latest information.

Narita International Airport (International Flights) website

Arrival Terminal

Immigration

Please present your passport and Immigration card.

Customs

Customers with goods to declare must turn in their Customs Declaration forms.

Departure Terminal

Check-In

Zone B: Passengers who need special assistance

Zone C: Business Class customers, Star Alliance Gold members

Zone D: Ecnomy Class customers

Zone Z (ANA SUITE CHECK-IN) : ANA Diamond Service Members, First Class customers

Please present your passport and boarding pass.
Please check here for ANA International Airport Check-In Counter Opening Times.
Please check-in at the counter of the operating airline when taking a code share flight operated by another airline. For more information on codeshare flights, please see Codeshare Flights.

Security Check Priority Lanes

ANA SUITE CHECK-IN

Eligible customers

First Class customers
ANA Diamond Service Members

After check-in, customers can go straight through the priority security check.

Star Alliance Gold Track

Eligible customers

First Class customers
Business class customers
ANA Diamond Service Members
ANA Platinum Service Members
ANA Super Flyers Card Members
Star Alliance Gold Members

Please show your boarding pass when passing through the security checkpoint.

Star Alliance Gold members are asked to show the respective membership status cards in addition to the boarding pass.

Transit

For detailed information on transit facilities, please see the Connecting Flights page on the Narita Airport website.

International Flights

Connecting Passengers

You do not need to perform immigration procedures for Japan. Furthermore, you do not need to collect your checked baggage if the baggage tag thereon indicates all destinations up to your final destination.

Notes

Narita Airport's Operating Hours
Narita Airport's operating hours: 6:00-24:00

* Outside of the above hours, passengers are not allowed to stay in the terminal areas in front of the immigration procedures section for arrivals and those past the immigration procedures section for departures.
For further details, please see the Narita Airport website.

Terminal 1 transits:

Please go through the Departure Concourse on the third floor after you have cleared Transit Inspection on the fourth floor.

Please clear Transit Inspection and go through the Transit Counter on the third floor if you have not completed boarding procedures for your next flight.

Transit from Terminal 2/Terminal 3:

Please use the connecting bus in the terminal for transportation between terminals.

International and Domestic transit map of Tokyo Narita airport

International and Domestic Flights

Transit from international flights to domestic flights:

* International transit facilities are currently closed.

Transit to ANA Japan domestic flights
- Passengers arriving in the South Wing should perform immigration procedures and then collect their checked baggage, proceed to the exit for domestic connecting flights, and check in their baggage at the Narita Connections Baggage Drop Counter. Passengers arriving in the North Wing should perform immigration procedures and then collect their checked baggage and proceed to the domestic flight check-in counter in the South Wing.
- After checking in their baggage, they should pass through the security checkpoint on the 3rd floor and then come to the domestic flight departure gates on the 2nd floor at least 10 minutes prior to the departure of their flight.
- The cut-off time for the Japan domestic security checkpoints is 20 minutes prior to the departure time of the relevant flight.
Transit to Non-ANA Japan Domestic Flights
- Please complete the immigration procedures and then collect your checked baggage and take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 from the bus stop on the 1st floor.

Note: If you check in baggage at your departure airport outside Japan, you will need to pick it up regardless of the destination indicated on your baggage tag. Furthermore, after passing through customs, you will need to check your baggage in again at a counter for Japan domestic flights. Please take care not to forget to pick up your baggage.

Transit from domestic flights to international flights in Terminal 1:

Please use the dedicated facilities for transit passengers.

If you are connecting to an international flight departing from the South Wing of Terminal 1 and you have already checked in your baggage, please proceed to Transit Inspection from your domestic flight's arrival gate. After completing the security check and departure procedures, proceed to your international flight's departure gate.
- * The transit security checkpoints are currently closed. Please proceed to the arrival lobby for Japan domestic flights and use the security checkpoint on the 4th floor of the South Wing.
If you are connecting to an international flight departing from the North Wing of Terminal 1, please proceed to the 4th floor of Terminal 1, North Wing from the arrival lobby.

Transit from domestic flights to international flights in Terminal 2:

If you are connecting to an international flight departing from Terminal 2, please complete arrival procedures. Then, proceed to the shuttle bus stop located on the 1st floor to ride the shuttle bus to Terminal 2.

Transit to Flight Departing from Haneda Airport

Passengers connecting from an international flight to a Japan domestic or international flight at Haneda Airport should complete the immigration procedures and then collect their checked baggage, pass through the general exit, and travel to Haneda Airport.

* For timetables and information on train changes, railway operations, and roads, please see Narita Airport Access Navigation.

Lounge

Learn more about the Airport Lounge.

ANA LOUNGE at the satellite2 will be available from July 1, 2022.

City Information on Tokyo (Narita)

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and has a population of 14,103,551 (as of February 1, 2024), making it the largest city in Japan. Located almost in the center of the Japanese archipelago, with an area of 2,193 square kilometers, it may be the most populous city in Japan but its land area is the third smallest of all the prefectures and cities in Japan. With a long terrain from east to west, many companies and commercial facilities are located in Shinjuku Ward and Shibuya Ward on the east side of Tokyo, and the world's most advanced urban area is expanding. On the other hand, the Tama area on the west side continues to grow as a commuter town due to the convenience of being able to reach the city center in one hour by train. In addition, an abundance of nature such as mountains and lakes remains in Okutama. Furthermore, the Izu Islands (Oshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, etc.) further out in the Pacific Ocean also belong to Tokyo. The Ogasawara Islands, which were registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in June 2011, are also part of Tokyo, and have a unique ecosystem and culture.Although considered the air gateway to Japan, Narita Airport is actually located in Chiba prefecture. Travelers can reach the center of Tokyo in a minimum of 36 minutes by train. Chiba prefecture is located next to Tokyo, so it has good transportation access and is a place visited by many foreign tourists. The most popular destination there is Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu City, where you can enjoy an extraordinary fantasy world. Within the Tokyo Disney Resort, there are theme parks such as Tokyo Disneyland with its iconic Cinderella Castle, the sea-themed Tokyo Disney Sea, and official hotels such as the Disney Ambassador Hotel. There is also a large commercial complex, Ikspiari, where you can enjoy shopping and movies and a wealth of other entertainment activities. There are so many things to do there that you will need more than just one day. It is one of the must-see tourist spots when visiting Japan. There is also a direct limousine bus from Narita Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort, so you can enter Japan and go straight to the resort. In addition, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, which is about 10 minutes by train from Narita Airport, is one of the top temples in the annual Hatsumode ranking. Immediately after getting off at the station, you will see an 800-meter approach to the temple. There are restaurants and souvenir shops on the sides of this approach, and you can enjoy the quaint Japanese scenery. Also, as you walk along this approach, your nose will be tantalized by the scent of sweet and spicy unagi being grilled. Unagi, or eel, is a specialty of Naritasan, and there are many eel specialty shops lined up along the approach. If you keep following the approach, you will arrive at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The temple was founded in 940 AD, and since its opening, the temple has been following Ogoma prayer every day to pray for the fulfillment of worshipers' worries and wishes. It has become a popular tourist spot, ranking highly on the popular word-of-mouth site TripAdvisor. Chiba has many other attractions where you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons and interact with animals, such as Funabashi Andersen Park, as well as Mother Farm, where you can experience animal events and fruit picking.

In addition to the standard sightseeing spots, please choose a spot that suits the purpose of your trip so you can enjoy a fulfilling trip to Japan.

From Narita I nternational Airpot (NRT) to Central Tokyo

Train

Narita Express

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) / Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) to Tokyo Station
Required Time : About 1 hour
Fare : Ordinary cars: 3,070 yen, Green Cars: 3,840 yen
* An additional fare of 200 yen will apply to a limited express reserved seat ticket of ordinary cars during busy season.
Hours : 7:37-21:44

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) / Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) to Shinjuku Station
Required Time : About 1 hour 30 minutes
Fare : Ordinary cars: 3,250 yen, Green Cars: 4,020 yen
* An additional fare of 200 yen will apply to a limited express reserved seat ticket of ordinary cars during busy season.
Hours : 7:37-21:44

Skyliner + JR

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) / Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) to Nippori Station to Tokyo Station
Required Time : About 1 hour 20 minutes
Fare : 2,750 yen
Hours : Skyliner 7:23-23:00, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 7:30-23:00

Express Bus

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) / Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) to Tokyo Station

Air Transport Service Company (Airport Limousine)

Required Time : About 80 to 100 minutes (depending on traffic)
Fare : 3,100 yen
Hours : 7:15-22:55

* All go to Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT); some go to Tekko Building (Tokyo Station)

Airport Bus TYO-NRT

Required Time : About 80 to 100 minutes (depending on traffic)
Fare : 1,300 yen - 2,600 yen
Hours : 7:30-23:20

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) / Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) to Shinjuku Station (Shinjuku Station West Gate/Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal)

Air Transport Service Company: Required Time : About 135 to 145 minutes (depending on traffic)
Fare : 3,600 yen
Hours : 7:05-22:55

Taxi

Taxi Stand : Terminal 1 (first floor), Stand #15, Terminal 2 (first floor), Stands #30 and #31A, Terminal 3 (first floor), Terminal 3 designated taxi stand

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1)/Airport Terminal 2 Station (Termi-nals 2 and 3) to Tokyo Station
Required Time : About 60 to 90 minutes (depending on traffic)
Approximate Fare : Via Keiyō Road: fixed fare taxi 27,000 yen, via Bayshore Route: fixed fare taxi 29,000 yen
Hours : 24 hours

Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1)/Airport Terminal 2 Station (Termi-nals 2 and 3) to Shinjuku Station/Shibuya Station
Required Time : About 90 to 120 minutes (depending on traffic)
Approximate Fare : Via Keiyō Road: fixed fare taxi 29,000 yen, via Bayshore Route: fixed fare taxi 30,000 yen
Hours : 24 hours

Instructions for Narita International Airport (International Flights)

Busy Periods

Airports may be very crowded during long public holidays in Japan such as the year-end/New Year period, Golden Week and during the Bon Festival.
- Please arrive at the airport with adequate time to spare.
Nearby roads may be very congested and parking facilities may operate at full capacity during the period above.
- We recommend using public transportation. When traveling to the airport by car, please check the availability status of the parking facilities at the relevant airport.
Reminder: You can check-in online 24 hours before your departure to avoid check-in at the airport.

See below for approximate time required for procedures during busy periods. Note: Time limits may be in place at security checkpoints during busy periods.

Check-in Procedure	Congested Periods	Approximate Required Time
Baggage check-in	4 p.m. to 6 p.m.	15-20 minutes
Security	4 p.m. to 6 p.m.	20-30 minutes

Facility Charges for Domestic Routes

There are Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) for domestic routes at Narita International Airport. Note: When flight tickets are purchased, the fare will include an airport fee. For detail on fees, please visit the Narita International airport website and/or view this PDF (Passenger Service Facility Charges after Opening of Terminal 3).

ANA flights use Terminal 1 and the fees are outlined below.

Applicable Charges (Handling of International Flight Tickets)	Adults (12 years or older)	Children (2-12 years old)
Japan Domestic Routes arriving or departing at Narita International Airport	440JPY	220JPY

Security Interview for Passengers Traveling to U.S.

Hand Baggage and Unaccompanied Baggage

All passengers entering Japan are required to submit a Customs Declaration Form for hand baggage and unaccompanied baggage to the Customs Officer.
Please note that if a passenger does not submit the Customs Declaration Form, the Customs inspection may take some time, and the passenger may not be permitted to take their baggage into Japan.
The Customs Declaration Form is available for printing in advance (A4 size) from the Japan Customs website.
- For details, see the Japan Customs website.

Immigration Procedure

As part of efforts to combat terrorism, anti-terror measures have been put in place to use the personally identifying information provided to Immigration. Under a revised section of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, foreign nationals will now have their fingerprints and a photograph taken.

Exempt Individuals

The following foreign nationals entering (or re-entering) Japan do not have to get their photo or fingerprints taken:

Special permanent residents
Children under age 16
Persons seeking to conduct activities that apply under a "diplomacy" or "official business" visa status
Persons invited by the head of a national administrative body
Persons prescribed by decree of the Ministry of Justice in accordance with 3 or 4

Immigration Procedure Flow

Submit passport and Embarkation Card For Reentrant (ED card) to the Immigration Officer.
After receiving instruction from the Immigration Officer, place both index fingers on the fingerprint reader, while your fingerprint information is read electromagnetically.
The camera above the fingerprint reader will take your photograph.
You will be interviewed by the Immigration Officer.
The examination is over once the Immigration Officer returns your passport and other documents.

Important Notice

Foreign nationals who refuse to have their fingerprints or photograph taken will be refused entry to Japan, and ordered to leave.
Incomplete ED cards may result in extremely long Immigration processing times, so please ensure you do not miss any items on the ED card.
For more details, see the Japan Ministry of Justice website.

Quarantine

Note: All customers arriving from Southeast Asia must submit a health questionnaire.

Plant Protection Act

When bringing plants into Japan, it is legally required to submit a Phytosanitary certificate issued by the government of the exporting country. Based on the Plant Protection Act, you will have to undergo import inspection and, if you don't have these Phytosanitary certificates, the plants will be disposed. For the latest information on the plant Quarantine program, please refer to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Plant Protection Station website.

Note: Plants are defined as fruits, vegetables, cereals, cut or dry flowers, seeds, or seedlings. Any violations might result in legal penalties (e.g., three-year jail sentence and/or a maximum fine of one million yens).

Prohibited Imports

The following are examples of plants and/or plant-related items that cannot be brought into Japan:

Mango
Papaya
Lychee
Longan
Blueberry
Mangosteen
Rambutan
Guava
Pitaya (dragon fruit)
Cashew nut
Lianwu
Balsam pear
Marrow bean
Chili pepper
Tomato
Soil (including potted plant)
Injurious insects that are harmful to plants
Rice straw and unhulled rice (except for those brought in from the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan)

Certain fruits or vegetables may be banned based on the country/region where they were purchased. For more information, please go here.

Plumeria Plants From Hawaiian Islands

As of May 24, 2017, it is prohibited to import Plumeria plants and cuttings from the Hawaiian Islands into Japan unless certain conditions are met.