Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Tokyo Narita (NRT): The Definitive Thread
Sep 19, 2007, 11:49 am
#16
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Your bags certainly can be easily checked through to final destination, both directions. Just show your other ticket.
I doubt NW will be able to give you BP for DL flight, and vice versa, since they are not on same ticket.
I doubt NW will be able to give you BP for DL flight, and vice versa, since they are not on same ticket.
Sep 19, 2007, 1:33 pm
#17
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Having made this exact connection on about six occasions, I can tell you that the luggage will be quite smooth, and the connection time is more than adequate if your incoming flights are even close to on time. You will have to aquire onward BPs at NRT. The hardest part is finding the DL connection desk to get your BP, but it isn't so hard that it will hold you up. NW has their own terminal of sorts, so finding their connection desk is easy.
Sep 19, 2007, 1:38 pm
#18
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Having made this exact connection on about six occasions, I can tell you that the luggage will be quite smooth, and the connection time is more than adequate if your incoming flights are even close to on time. You will have to aquire onward BPs at NRT. The hardest part is finding the DL connection desk to get your BP, but it isn't so hard that it will hold you up. NW has their own terminal of sorts, so finding their connection desk is easy.
IIRC, you only need to show your e-ticket (or paper ticket) to prove your ongoing flight, and you can go through security after landing, then walk on over to the online transfer desks... and since NW and DL are same terminal now, it should be quite easy since the transfer desk is in the same circular gate area that the gate is at.
Sep 20, 2007, 1:20 am
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birthday boy: be sure to visit the brand new NRT NW WorldClub in satellite 1. Thanks to thezipper, here are some pictures.
(BTW, when are you going? I'll be in BKK in late Nov.)
(BTW, when are you going? I'll be in BKK in late Nov.)
Oct 8, 2007, 8:27 pm
#22
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I'm hoping to fly the ATL-NRT flight on DL which arrives in NRT at 2:25PM connecting to NW NRT-BKK at 6:30PM and returning on BKK-NRT on NW arriving at 2:00PM connecting to DL NRT-ATL at 4:30PM.
My question is on the connection in Tokyo since these are on separate tickets. Would I be able to check-in (also checked baggage) with DL for the NW flight and NW for the DL flight on the return? If not, I assume that I can check-in at the lounge (which one does DL use anyways?). Please also correct me if my assumption that the connection time is perfectly fine.
Thanks!!
My question is on the connection in Tokyo since these are on separate tickets. Would I be able to check-in (also checked baggage) with DL for the NW flight and NW for the DL flight on the return? If not, I assume that I can check-in at the lounge (which one does DL use anyways?). Please also correct me if my assumption that the connection time is perfectly fine.
Thanks!!
NRT has had some of the fastest turnover times for baggage handling, immigration, check in etc. I would fancy my chances of making this connection even if I had to clear immigration and check in through the terminal!
Oct 13, 2007, 8:03 pm
#23
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SEA-NRT-SIN: connection times/baggage
First time I'm doing this run on outbound NW7/NW5 and inbound NW6/NW8.
Anyone experienced any issues on connnection time at NRT (< 2h) or baggage transfer? Do they put the gates close together??
Tks!! - First time on WBC on NWA/A332 so would also like your seat/row recommendations.
Anyone experienced any issues on connnection time at NRT (< 2h) or baggage transfer? Do they put the gates close together??
Tks!! - First time on WBC on NWA/A332 so would also like your seat/row recommendations.
Oct 13, 2007, 11:15 pm
#25
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You'd usually arrive in NRT about 45 minutes earlier anyway, and besides, NW 7 has an approx. 90% on time rating.
Also, NW 7 continues on to SEL at 1845, which is 5 minutes before NW 6's scheduled departure.
All NW flights operate from Narita's Terminal 1, so you won't be crossing a desert to connect.
The A332-3 is a great series. Its interiors are modern, stylish and cool. You're lucky to experience this twice in a row each way.
Oct 14, 2007, 12:46 am
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All you need to do at NRT is to clear security. You won't have much time to enjoy the worldclub but having a try of the decent japanese noodle there is a nice idea.
You don't have to worry about your bags there at all. You'll meet them at SIN.
You don't have to worry about your bags there at all. You'll meet them at SIN.
(that must be a new reason for check-in luggage, huh!?)
Oct 14, 2007, 3:52 pm
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I'd have to agree about checking luggage. With the liquid rules it's getting harder and harder to do long travel with just carry-on. In particular if you're traveling with a companion what has cosmetics. I put a change of cloths on the carry on and whatever toiletries I can get through security.
Other than that, it's checked luggage all the way and travel insurance that covers baggage delays.
Other than that, it's checked luggage all the way and travel insurance that covers baggage delays.
Oct 14, 2007, 4:13 pm
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I wasn't disputing the need to check luggage in general, but OP called this a "run", so thought it was a quick turn, hence wondered why the need for checking luggage. YMMV.