From Haneda airport to Narita airport with same airline

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We will arrive in Haneda airport at 7:10am and connecting flight to US from Narita is 11:15am.

Is there enough time to catch my next flight?

I've confirmed with UA that we don't need to pick up our luggage during the connecting flight but we have to go through Immigration, that usually may take an hour.

What's the best way not to miss our next flight?

Is there a fast lane for Immigration and direct transportation from one airport to the other?

What if I miss the flight, will UA give us the next availability flight without penalty?



Best Answer

First of all, if you've been sold the entire itinerary as a single ticket, it's by definition a valid connection, and UA will put you on the next flight for free if you don't make it for a sensible reason (incoming flight delayed, etc). So don't worry too much.

That said, it's going to be a bit tighter than I'd recommend. Four hours would be more than sufficient for a domestic HND/int'l NRT connection (the minimum connecting time for this is usually around three hours), but I take it you're flying internationally into Haneda as well, which means you will need to go through immigration at both ends.

The Limousine Bus is the easiest way to connect between the two airports, but you would need a dab of luck to get through immigration in time to catch the 07:40 service. If you can't, the next is at 08:25, arriving 10 AM, leaving you with only a bit over an hour to get through security and immigration — still doable, especially if you're already checked in and don't need to worry about bags, but tight.

You could also take the trains, but this requires a transfer at Shinagawa, costs more and is generally more hassle. However, since you don't have luggage, it shouldn't be too bad. Google Maps outlines some options from 8 AM on a random Friday (adjust dates at will).

I don't suppose you have to option to change to a HND/HND or NRT/NRT connection? It would be much easier, and YMMV, I'd pay a few hundred bucks extra for the privilege.




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Can I transfer between Haneda and Narita?

The fastest way of getting between Narita and Haneda, which is fully covered by the JR Pass, is to take the Narita Express (also known as N'Ex), followed by short journeys on the Yamanote line and the Tokyo Monorail. The whole journey takes around 1 hour 55 minutes when you factor in layovers.

Do I need visa to transfer from HND to NRT?

The simple answer is that you'll need a visa. You are arriving in one airport and then departing from another, so you'll need to enter the country to get between them.

Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Tokyo?

When connecting between international flights, passengers are not required to undergo Immigration procedures if they are staying in the departure area (airside) until their next flight. However, Immigration procedures will be required if passengers wish to leave this area to meet a friend or to go outside the airport.

Can I transfer airports in Japan?

Therefore, passengers holding itinerary including transfer between 2 different airports are subject to deny boarding. For passengers entering Japan or transit between between 2 different airports, it's required to arrange private transportation in advance.



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