Narita Flights

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(last date visited - June 16, 2007)

Flight Schedule:

June 16, 2007

Tokyo - Manila via JAL 741
Departure time - 09:35
Arrival time - 13:05

Travel fare: US $ 790 (two-way ticket)
Prepaid ticket sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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Narita International Airport, first opened in 1978, welcome the long-awaited opening the second runway in April 2002.

Now, Narita International Airport, Japan's gateway, is linked to 35 countries, 2 regions, and 91 cities, and accommodates approximately 450 flights a day.

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When you start getting into
clocking endless hours of flying,
an airport can make a whole lot of difference
when choosing your stopovers
or just paying that $200 difference
to stop in an airport that is
more convenient and comfortable.

When flying from the East Coast, USA
to a connecting destination in Asia,
if Narita with Japan Airlines is a stopover choice,
then maybe Narita Airport may be the way to go.

If you plan to stay for the night,
or just get out into the city,
there are 3 things to consider
before you book.

1) Immigration Lines are usually long and slow.

2) Japan’s winters can be as cold as Europe.
So, if you are coming from some sunny destination,
such as Bali, then be prepared if you plan exit on transit.

3) It’s over an hour to get into the city.

But otherwise, transiting through Narita has its pluses.

1) For shorter layovers,
there is free internet in Terminal 1.

2) Day rooms and shower are available.
Yes, the rooms look more like cubicles,
but if you are really exhausted…
just turn off the lights
and get horizontal.
Also located in Terminal 1.

There’s not that much shopping to do
in the airport before exiting customs.

If your flight comes in too early
to catch your next flight that same day,
taking an over night or a day room
in the near by Hotel Nikko Narita
is an other suggestion that I can make.

Buses come pick up guests every 20 – 30 minutes.

There are several other hotels in the Narita Airport area.

You can seek more information
at the airports official web-site:

Narita Airport

There are official Day Bus Tours available,
if you want to get to check out the town
within a few hours.

Japan is more expensive than some other Asian cities,
such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, etc.

It usually takes about 14 hours from
the West Coast, USA to Narita
and vice-a-versa.

Narita Airport can be a good option for a lay over.

Narita Airport from the inside looks relatively easy top negotiate, but once you get out, be prepared for miles of barbed wire fences, security guards, video camera's and a long walk if like me you get lost on the outside.

Good Airport, but not as good as Changi Airport.
Japanese and English signs and instructions are everywhere.
Lotsa helpful officers around to direct you if you're lost.
They speak English too.

To transport you between Narita's two terminals there are busses. If you are lucky you will get a seat, if not just stand. These busses also transport you to and from the plane.

1. From Narita Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort
a) Leaving Terminal 1(Bus Stop # 1)

b) Leaving Terminal 2 (Bus Stop # 7 & 17)

Travel Time:
a) about 80 min. to Tokyo Disney Resort

*Buses also stop at Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels.

2. Returning to Narita Airport
a)Leaving Tokyo Disneyland (Bus Stop # 1)

b) Leaving Tokyo Disney Sea (Bus Stop # 1)

Travel Time:
a) about 65 min. to Terminal 1
b) about 60 min. to Terminal 2

Fare Adults: 2400 Yen (One-Way)
Children: 1200 Yen (One-Way)

There are quite a few hotels offering free hotel shuttles to the nearby hotels. It is easy to get to the hotels in about 15 minutes from the airport, any time of day. When wanting to go see Tokyo, it's a good idea to grab a shuttle back to the airport and take te NEX (Narita Express) train to Tokyo. That's about 1 hour. One way. But you get from the doorstep of your hotel to the central Tokyo in less than 1.5hours.