Narita International Airport (NRT)

Expect immigration, then baggage claim, then customs before reaching the arrivals hall.

• Japan's online entry procedure can speed up immigration and customs; complete it before landing if you plan to use it.
• Narita is far from central Tokyo — plan your onward transport before you land, especially for late arrivals.
• Train and bus ticket counters are in the arrivals area of Terminals 1 and 2.

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  Narita Express (N'EX)

  JR limited-express service to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama.

  Dauer:

  Roughly 60-90 minutes depending on destination

  Reserved seating; covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

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  Keisei Skyliner

  Fast service to Nippori and Ueno in north-east Tokyo, with connections to the Yamanote Line.

  Dauer:

  Roughly 40-45 minutes to Ueno

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  Keisei Access Express / local trains

  Slower but cheaper services into Tokyo, some running through to Asakusa and Haneda.

• Bus

  Airport buses

  Limousine buses to hotels and districts, plus low-cost coach services to Tokyo Station and Ginza.

  Traffic can add significant time.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Available outside arrivals; the distance from central Tokyo makes taxis expensive.

  Typische Kosten:

  Substantially more than rail

• Mietwagen

  Rental cars

  Rental counters serve the terminals; driving into central Tokyo is rarely worthwhile for visitors.

Allow generous time — Narita's terminals are separate buildings and Terminal 3 has no rail station.

• International-to-domestic connections normally require clearing immigration and customs first.
• A free shuttle bus runs between terminals; Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 can also be walked along a marked path.
• Transfers between Narita and Haneda take at least a couple of hours by bus or train — treat them as separate journeys.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the passenger terminals.

• Connect to the airport network and accept the terms page.
• Avoid sensitive logins on public Wi-Fi.

Cash remains useful in Japan even though cards are widely accepted in cities.

• ATMs accepting foreign cards are available in the terminals.
• Pay in Japanese yen rather than accepting dynamic currency conversion.
• Tipping is not customary.

Each terminal has restaurants and convenience stores landside and airside.

• Options thin out late at night; convenience stores are the dependable fallback.

Airline and pay-per-use lounges operate in Terminals 1 and 2.

• Confirm access rules with your airline or lounge programme before travelling.

There are hotels at and immediately around the airport, plus a well-known day-use/overnight rest option in the terminals.

• Because Narita is far from the city, an airport hotel often makes sense for very early departures.

Coin lockers and staffed baggage storage are available in the terminals.

• Luggage-forwarding counters can send bags to hotels or other airports.
• Report delayed or lost bags at your airline's baggage desk before leaving the customs area.

Nursing rooms, baby-changing facilities and children's areas are provided.

• Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline before travelling.

• Charging points
• Showers
• Luggage lockers and delivery
• Pharmacy
• Prayer room
• Information desks
• SIM / mobile shops

Lokale Notrufnummer: 110 police / 119 fire and ambulance

• Airport clinics and information counters can arrange medical assistance.
• Report a lost passport to the police and contact your embassy or consulate in Japan.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Narita Airport official siteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Immigration Services Agency of JapanRegierungsquelle
• Japan Customs (English)Regierungsquelle
• Narita Express (N'EX)Offizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Airport Bus TYO-NRTOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Japan Safety Tips — emergency numbersRegierungsquelle