Airport Transfers
Tokyo Airport to City Centre: Narita & Haneda Compared
Which airport you land at changes your transport plan more than anything else in Tokyo.
Part of the Tokyo travel guide
Quick answer
From Haneda, the monorail or taxi takes 15–30 minutes. From Narita, the Narita Express takes about an hour to most central stations — book a seat in advance during peak season.
Compare Tokyo airport transfer options
Airport Transfers
Welcome Pickups
4.8· TrustpilotBest for: A meet-and-greet, English-speaking local driver
Fixed price booked in advance, no surge pricing
Kiwitaxi
4.5· TrustpilotBest for: Budget-friendly shared and private transfers
Coverage in smaller airports and secondary cities
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Good to know
- Narita is roughly 75 minutes from central Tokyo; factor this into connecting flight or hotel check-in timing.
- Haneda is close enough that a taxi is a reasonable option, unlike from Narita where it's considerably more expensive.
- Reserve Narita Express seats in advance online, especially around cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.
Recommended partner
Kiwitaxi
Budget-friendly shared and private transfers
