Airport Guide to Narita (NRT)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

Formerly known as New Tokyo International, newly renovated Narita International Airport (NRT) is located 57km (35 miles) east of central Tokyo and is Japan’s second-busiest airport.

Narita International consists of two terminals. Terminal 1 includes the North Wing, Central Building and South Wing. Two round satellite buildings connect to the North Wing, while a rectangular satellite concourse links up with the Central Building. The South Wing houses Narita Nakamise, Japan’s largest duty free brand boutique mall. Terminal 2, by contrast, consists of the Main Building and the Satellite Building, and a number of linear concourses. Facilities are generally clean, operations are efficient and the staff courteous.

Transport options to and from Narita International are numerous – trains, taxis, public buses and airport limousine buses. The streets of Tokyo are always busy, though, so consider taking a train to save time at the start (or end) of your holiday.

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Terminal Transfer

A free shuttle service runs between the two terminals.

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Getting into Town

Train: Both terminals have their own railway station, namely Narita Airport Station at Terminal 1, and Airport Terminal 2 station. JR East runs the Narita Express to Tokyo Station at a charge of ¥2940 (£23) per ticket, while Keisei Trains operates a number of trains including the Skyliner, City Liner, Morning Liner, Evening Liner, Access Express and Limited Express; fare ranges between ¥1000 (£8) and ¥1920 (£15) for a trip to Tokyo Station.

Bus: Airport Limousine Bus runs five buses per hour (during peak times) between Narita International and Tokyo Station. Tickets costing ¥3000 (£24) can be bought at the arrival hall in each terminal. Other bus operators include Airport Transport Service, Keisei Bus, Chiba Kotsu and Narita Kuko Kotsu; all of which travel between Narita International and Tokyo in 55 minutes.

Taxi: Fixed rate taxi services run from Narita International. Taxi stands are located outside the arrivals area of each terminal and fare to downtown Tokyo is about ¥15000 (£120); however a surcharge of approximately ¥2500 (£20) is not included in the fixed rate.

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Car Parking

Passengers going to terminal 1 should park at P1 or P5, while passengers heading to terminal 2 should park at P2 or P3. Parking at P3 and P5 costs ¥400 (£3) for the first hour, ¥200 (£1.60) every 30 minutes up to three-and-a-half hours and ¥1500 (£12) thereafter up to 24 hours, and ¥1500 for each additional day. Prices for P1 and P2 are ¥500 (£4) for the first hour, ¥250 (£2) per 30 minutes up to four-and-a-half hours, ¥2500 (£20) per 30 minutes after the first four-and-a-half hours up to 24 hours, and ¥2000 (£16) per day thereafter.

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Information Desks

Information desks are located in the Arrivals and Departures areas of both terminals. English-speaking staff are available.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and a post office.

Luggage: There are left-luggage facilities as well as a baggage-delivery service.

Conference and business: A business service in Terminal 1 offers Internet access, fax and photocopying facilities.

Other facilities: Clinics, a dentist, barber shops, beauty salons, dry-cleaning services, changing rooms, a pet hotel and a range of child care amenities.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi access is available at numerous hotspots in each terminal.

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