Transferring luggage. Transit visa

I am flying from Manila to Tokyo, Narita with Philippine Airlines. Then onward to Calgary, Canada with Air Canada. When transferring in Tokyo, do I need to collect my baggage and clear immigration and customs? Even if I don't, I found they use different terminals. Is it possible to go from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 airside?

Best Answer

tl;dr: You need to clear security but that's all.

Moving luggages between airlines like this is called interlining and Air Canada interline partners include Philippine Airlines (PR).

There is an inter terminal shuttle so you can certainly stay airside:

This page provides information on how to connect between international flights without collecting your baggage or entering Japan.

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Do I need to transfer my luggage on a connecting flight?

Unless the connecting flight takes place in a country that requires all passengers to go through Immigration and Customs, checked baggage will automatically be transferred to the next flight.

Is transit visa required for self transfer?

No, you don't need any visa if you can endure to stay within the Airport transit area until your next flight.

Do I need to collect my luggage during transit?

If the same airline is giving you a connection, then you do not require to take your check- in baggage. It is called through check-in. The airline will transfer your baggage on its own. In case your connecting flight is on different airline, then yes you will have to collect your baggage and check in again on your own.

Do layovers transfer luggage?

For domestic layovers, your checked luggage will be tagged to your final destination, so there's nothing for you to do while on your layover. Your bags will get taken off the first flight and loaded onto the second flight.

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