Which Tokyo airport should you fly into?
Both work. Haneda is closer to central Tokyo; Narita often has cheaper or more convenient flights. Compare the ground leg below, then let your airfare decide.
City access, side by side
| Getting downtown | Haneda (HND) | Narita (NRT) |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest rail into the city | ¥540 · 29 min Keikyu + JR via Shinagawa |
¥2,580 · 43 min Keisei Skyliner (to Keisei-Ueno) |
| Rail to Tokyo Station | ¥540 · 29 min Keikyu + JR via Shinagawa |
¥3,140 · 60 min JR Narita Express (all reserved) |
| Cheapest rail | ¥540 · 29 min Keikyu + JR via Shinagawa |
¥1,060 · 82 min Keisei Main Line (to Keisei-Ueno) |
| Bus to Tokyo Station | ¥1,200 · 55 min Airport Limousine |
¥3,100 · 95 min Airport Limousine |
| Bus to Shinjuku | ¥1,400 · 55 min Airport Limousine |
¥3,600 · 115 min Airport Limousine |
Rail times are ride time (add transfer wait); bus times are timetable values and traffic-dependent. Narita rail rows arrive at Keisei-Ueno or Tokyo Station as noted.
How to decide
Which airport is closer to central Tokyo?
Haneda. Rail to Tokyo Station is about 29 min ride time (¥540) from Haneda, versus 60 min (¥3,140) on the Narita Express or 82 min (¥1,060) on the cheapest Keisei route from Narita. Narita is still perfectly workable — it is simply a longer, costlier ground leg.
Should I take a cheaper flight into Narita?
Do the math per person, round trip. The ground-leg difference between the airports is roughly ¥2,600 and about 31 extra minutes each way on comparable rail. If the Narita fare saves you more than that, take it; if the flights are close, Haneda wins on convenience.
What about late-night arrivals?
Haneda handles them better: the last Keikyu train toward central Tokyo leaves at 00:08 (weekdays), and flat-rate taxis run all night. From Narita, the last Narita Express departs at 21:44 — after that you are down to buses and long taxi rides. If you land after 22:00, favor Haneda.
Keep planning
Route-by-route transfer guides
Every option compared with verified fares and last departures.
Fares and times verified 2026-07-09 against official operator sources (Keikyu, JR East, Keisei, Airport Limousine). See each route page for per-figure sources.