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Narita Airport - Tips for getting to it and through it
Information and services provided by:
Narita International Airport
Narita Airport a.k.a. New Tokyo Airport
New Tokyo International Airport - Yes, this is also Narita International Airport. They are one and the same and the main travel hub for Japan.

 

What airlines fly to Japan? What is customs like? Do airport officials speak English? Do airlines attendants speak English? Do I need to speak Japanese? Can I bring my computer? All common questions from new visitors to Japan. We'll answer those and more right here.

Q: What airlines fly into Narita Airport?
A: Most major international airlines service Narita Airport. Fewer provide domestic services within Japan. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are the two major Japanese airlines which both provide complete schedules of international and domestic flights. Scroll down on this page to view a list of airlines with service to Narita Airport.

Q: What is customs like?
A: Similar to US customs in regulations and enforcement. While the Japanese have a well deserved reputation for being polite, expect no leniency here. Regulations are strictly enforced. Consult the Narita Airport Customs English website for detailed information about what's allowed and what's prohibited. Enforcement of regulations banning drugs and guns are particularly strict. Your personal computer will be allowed.

Q: Do airport officials speak English? What about Flight attendants?
A: In most cases, yes. Customs officials, information desk attendants, and similar persons will speak some English. In-flight staff for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will also speak English. Narita Airport is a major international hub, accustomed to hosting US and English speaking visitors. Once outside the airport, speaking some Japanese will come in very handy. Most Japanese speak limited English, not all.

Still have questions? We suggest the following English language resources where you'll find the information you seek:

 
List of Airlines With Service To Narita International Airport
This list has been compiled from a variety of sources and is subject to change. Consult your airline directly to inquire about possible services offered. Links are to English language website versions wherever possible.
Airline Name Airline Code
Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU
Aeromexico AM
Aircalin SB
Air Canada AC
Air China CA
Air France AF
Air-India AI
Air Japan NQ
Air New Zealand NZ
Air Niugini PX
Air Pacific FJ
Air Tahiti Nui TN
Alitalia AZ
All Nippon Airways NH
American Airlines AA
Asiana Airlines OZ
Austrian Airlines OS
Biman Bangladesh BG
British Airways BA
Cathay Pacific Airways CX
China Eastern Airlines MU
China Southern Airlines CZ
Continental Airlines CO
Continental Micronesia CS
Delta Air Lines DL
Dragon Air KA
EgyptAir MS
Finnair AY
Garuda Indonesia GA
Iberia IB
IBEX Airlines FW
Iran Air IR
JALways JO
Japan Airlines JL
Japan Asia Airways EG
KLM KL
Korean Air KE
Lufthansa LH
Malaysia Airlines MH
Mexicana Airlines MX
Northwest Airlines NW
Pakistan International PK
Philippine Airlines PR
Qantas Airways QF
SAS SK
Shanghai Airlines FM
Singapore Airlines SQ
SriLankan Airlines UL
Swiss International Airlines LX
Thai Airways TG
Turkish Airlines TK
United Airlines UA
US Airways US
Uzbekistan Airways HY
VARIG-Brazilian Airlines RG
Vietnam Airlines VN
Virgin Atlantic Airways VS
 
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