Which Tokyo Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Haneda Airport is the closer to central Tokyo just 8.7 miles (14 kilometres) away. It is connected to the city by fast Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail links taking around 25 minutes to the city centre.

Chōfu Airport is a domestic airport serving Tokyo about 9.3 miles (15 kilometres) to the city. It does not have a lot of options when it comes to passenger transfers from the airport so taxi is the best means of transfer taking just 30 minutes for the journey.

Narita International Airport is the primary international airport serving Tokyo, it is 37 miles (60 kilometres) to the city centre and the fastest public transport link to the city is the Narita Express N'EX line and it takes around 50 minutes to central Tokyo.

Ibaraki Airport is a domestic airport and the furthest at 50 miles (80 kilometres). The airport has limited transport links so airport taxis can covey you to the nearest Japan Railways Limited Express lines for the 1h 12 minutes (72 min) journey to the city centre. This will be inconvenient for passengers travelling with children or a lot of luggage.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Tokyo by public transport below.

Distance to Central Tokyo :

Haneda Airport: 8.7 miles / 14 km

Chōfu Airport:9.3 miles / 15 km

Narita International Airport:37 miles / 60 km

Ibaraki Airport: 50 miles / 80 km)

Haneda Airport to the Central Tokyo Journey Times:

By Train: 25 minutes

By Bus: 40 minutes

By Taxi: 28-34 minutes

Chōfu Airport to Central Tokyo Journey Times:

By Taxi: 30 minutes

Narita International Airportto Central Tokyo Journey Times:

By Train: 50 minutes

By Taxi: 20-70 minutes

Ibaraki Airportto Central Tokyo Journey Times:

By Train (Taxi + JR): 72 minutes

By Bus (Taxi + JR Bus): 85 minutes

By Taxi: 70 minutes

Deciding which airport is best to fly greatly depends on the destination you are departing from, airport and airline also determines which airport you will arrive into in Tokyo .

Haneda airport is one of the major international airports serving Tokyo, Japan. The airport serves a lot of top class airlines like Air France, Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, American Eagle, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United and many more which handle both domestic and international flights to other major cities of the world. It will take you around 25 minutes using the fast Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail from this airport to central Tokyo where attractions like Tokyo Skytree, Sensō-ji, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu, Odaiba, Imperial Palace, Ueno Park, Tsukiji Market, Tokyo Disneyland, and many more are located. Taxis, car hire, shared-rides and Uber are also available for comfortable passenger transfer. Haneda airport has 3 (2 domestic and 1 international) terminal buildings which can navigate using free shuttle buses, Keikyu or monorail at the airport to other terminals.

Chōfu Airportis the second closest airport to the city centre just 15 kilometres away. The airport is served by a single airline (New Central Airservice) due to its limitation of handling commuter flights to Izu Islands, south of the city. Chofu airport lacks public transport links so only taxis are available for passenger transfer to the city and it takes around 30 minutes for the journey. From this airport, travellers can get to all the top attractions in the city on time and it is best for domestic flights.

Narita International Airportis located 60 kilometres away from the city centre but served by fast public transport services like the Narita Express (N'EX line), which takes 50 minutes to the city. Narita is the predominant airport serving Tokyo, so it handles more passengers and also serves more airlines. Some of the major airlines that operate from this airport include Air France, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Spirit, Level, British Airways, Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines, Jet Blue, Norwegian, Delta, Easter Jet, Emirates, Fiji Airlines, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and many more which handle short haul and long haul intercontinental flights around the world. From this airport, travellers can use the comfortable transport services to the city centre to see all the attractions whether on business or pleasure.

Ibaraki Airport is the furthest air hub serving Tokyo, it is 80 kilometres to the city. The airport is mainly for domestic flights around the country and it is served by airport buses and taxis which connect to train lines to the city and vice versa. It will take you approximately 72 minutes (1h 12min) using a taxi connection tfrom the airport to the Japan Railway line. This is very inconveniencing for travellers with a lot of luggage and/or travelling with children. Ibaraki airport is best for tourists, students, backpackers and other people with less luggage and more time to spare on transfers to central Japan.

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Haneda International airport is better to fly into than the other airports due to its short distance and fast transfer journey times to the city centre. The airport is just 25 minutes away using the Keikyu train or Tokyo Monorail lines which cost around $5-$8 for the trip. Buses charge $15.88 for the journey to the city which takes about 40 minutes. From this airport, you can visit all the famous attractions in Tokyo such as the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower and many more. Most business travellers will use this airport or Narita International airport depending on the airline they fly with.

Haneda Airport is closer to the Tokyo Skytree 23 kilometres away. Tokyo Skytree is a top attraction with a broadcasting, an observation tower, and restaurant in the Sumida area of Tokyo. It will take you about 46 minutes using the Keikyu Limousine to this attractions and fare starts from $4-$9. Using a taxi is faster and takes 20 minutes but more expensive, fare starts from $80-$95 for the trip. Other major attractions to see in Tokyo include Tokyo Skytree, Sensō-ji, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu, Odaiba, Imperial Palace, Ueno Park, Tsukiji Market, Tokyo Disneyland, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Harajuku, Tokyo DisneySea, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Roppongi Hills, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Dome City, National Museum of Nature and Science, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Sumida Aquarium, Tokyo Joypolis, National Museum of Western Art, and many more.

From Haneda Airport by:

Train (Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail):$5-$8 https://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/transport/trainlinemap.html Train runs every 20 minutes and last train departs 23:58.

Bus (Airport Limousine): $15.88 https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/areas/bus_stop/hnd/tokyo_sunday/for/277/ Bus runs every hour.

Taxi: $60-$75-http://www.tokyomk.com/taxi.htmlAvailable 24/7.

Uber:$50-$70 - https://www.uber.com/en-IN/fare-estimate/ Available on demand.
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From Chōfu Airport by:

Taxi: $85-$110-http://www.tokyomk.com/taxi.html Available 24/7 at the airport.

Uber:$75-$100 - https://www.uber.com/en-IN/fare-estimate/Available on demand.
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From Narita International Airport by:

Train (Narita Express and N'EX): $22-$26 https://tokyocheapo.com/travel/transport/cheapest-transport-to-and-from-narita-airport/ Train runs every 30 minutes from 7:00 AM -23:00 PM.

Bus (Limousine Bus): $11 http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/areas/bus_stop/nrt/tcat_tokyo/for/10/ Bus runs every 15 minutes from 7:00 AM -23:00 PM.

Taxi: $240-$290-http://www.nihon-kotsu.co.jp/en/taxi/Available 24/7 at the airport.

Uber:$200-$250 - https://www.uber.com/en-IN/fare-estimate/Available on demand.
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From Ibaraki Airport by:

Train (Taxi + JR):$74-$89 JR Train Train runs every

Bus (Taxi + JR Kanto Bus): $91-$104 http://time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/bk03070.html Bus runs hourly.

Taxi: $295-$340- Available 24/7 at the airport.

Uber:$230-$260 - https://www.uber.com/en-IN/fare-estimate/Available on demand.
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Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Haneda Airport Hotels:From $9.42per night

Chōfu Airport Hotels: From $8.48per night

Narita International Airport Hotels: From $11.30per night

Ibaraki Airport Hotels:From $6.59per night

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Haneda Airport Car Rental:

Economy Cars - Ford Fiesta -starting from $362.98 per week

Compact Cars - Ford Focus - starting from $362.98 per week

Full Size Cars - Chevrolet Malibu -starting from $463.21 per week

Chōfu Airport Car Rental:

Economy Cars - Ford Fiesta -starting from $362.98 per week

Compact Cars - Ford Focus - starting from $362.98 per week

Full Size Cars - Chevrolet Malibu -starting from $463.21 per week

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Narita International Airport Car Rental:

Economy Cars - Ford Fiesta -starting from $362.98 per week

Compact Cars - Ford Focus - starting from $362.98 per week

Full Size Cars - Chevrolet Malibu -starting from $463.21 per week

Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/tokyo-airport.html

Ibaraki Airport Car Rental:

Economy Cars - Ford Fiesta -starting from $362.98 per week

Compact Cars - Ford Focus - starting from $362.98 per week

Full Size Cars - Chevrolet Malibu -starting from $463.21 per week

Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-rental.html