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When posting a question, please be sure to list the following information:
- The airport(s) at which you are transiting
- The airline on which you are arriving
- The airline on which you are departing
- Your connection time in hours/minutes
- How you are connecting, whether international to international (Int-Int), international to domestic (Int-Dom), domestic to international (Dom-Int), or domestic to domestic (Dom-Dom)
- Whether you are traveling on a single ticket, or separately-booked tickets
The "Help! I have a connection in Japan!" Master Thread
#91
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 31
Asking for a friend of mine:
My friend will be arriving on an 8PM flight from MNL on NH; she wants to get to KIX the same night she arrives and the option with the longest transit time I've found is a 9:30PM NH codeshare. Tickets would be separately booked. Is this doable?
- The airport(s) at which you are transiting - HND.
- The airline on which you are arriving - NH.
- The airline on which you are departing - StarFlyer (NH codeshare)
- Your connection time in hours/minutes - 1h 35 minutes
- How you are connecting, whether international to international (Int-Int), international to domestic (Int-Dom), domestic to international (Dom-Int), or domestic to domestic (Dom-Dom) - International to Domestic
- Whether you are traveling on a single ticket, or separately-booked tickets - separately booked
My friend will be arriving on an 8PM flight from MNL on NH; she wants to get to KIX the same night she arrives and the option with the longest transit time I've found is a 9:30PM NH codeshare. Tickets would be separately booked. Is this doable?
#92
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: Tokyo Monorail Diamond-Encrusted-Platinum
Posts: 9,623
To reach the Star Flyer check-in desks 30 minutes before her flight to KIX, she would have one hour to deplane, get through immigration and customs, catch the inter-terminal shuttle bus and make her way through the domestic terminal (Terminal 2). There isn't much room for error in there.
#93
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rock Island, IL
Programs: UA 1K (1MM), HHonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 377
Arriving at 4:35 pm on UA flight to NRT. It was $600 cheaper to book to NRT rather than KIX. I would like to stay in Osaka at the Hilton for a few days since I have points for a free stay rather than Kyoto where I plan to visit for 2 to 3 days.
ANA has some good prices if flying on a Star Alliance flight, but it looks like the last flight of the day leaves about 5:00 pm.
Would you recommend that I stay close to the airport and fly out in the morning or take the train? Any other options?
Appreciate the advice. I decided to take the train, but want to do it in the morning. Think I will be tired after 24 hours with little sleep.
So next question - should I go into the city and stay somewhere close to the train station instead of staying at the Hilton at the airport? is there a Hilton close to Shinagawa? Have lots of Hilton points so I can stay for free.
Is it worth it to get a JR pass? I would use it to go back and forth to Osaka and from Osaka to Kyoto and maybe Nara. Can I use the pass for these destinations?
Thanks so much!!
ANA has some good prices if flying on a Star Alliance flight, but it looks like the last flight of the day leaves about 5:00 pm.
Would you recommend that I stay close to the airport and fly out in the morning or take the train? Any other options?
So next question - should I go into the city and stay somewhere close to the train station instead of staying at the Hilton at the airport? is there a Hilton close to Shinagawa? Have lots of Hilton points so I can stay for free.
Is it worth it to get a JR pass? I would use it to go back and forth to Osaka and from Osaka to Kyoto and maybe Nara. Can I use the pass for these destinations?
Thanks so much!!
#94
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: Tokyo Monorail Diamond-Encrusted-Platinum
Posts: 9,623
You could start a thread in the general forum if you want advice on hotels. This is no longer a discussion about connections.
#95
Hi, do I have enough time to connect at NRT? I am flying the following itinerary. I have no checked bags.
BKK-NRT on TG676, scheduled to arrive at 1545
NRT-ORD on NH1012, scheduled to depart at 1710
Thanks!
BKK-NRT on TG676, scheduled to arrive at 1545
NRT-ORD on NH1012, scheduled to depart at 1710
Thanks!
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#96
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: OnePass Silver; SPG
Posts: 6
Hi all -
I'm not sure if this has been covered elsewhere.. we will need to connect from HND to NRT on the following flights, and wonder if there should be sufficient time? I just read somewhere that 4 hours should be ok but i am not sure if there would be traffics in the morning...
NH 840 00:50 HKG -> 05:55 HND
NH 012 10:45 NRT -> 08:25 ORD
Any thoughts?
Thanks~~
I'm not sure if this has been covered elsewhere.. we will need to connect from HND to NRT on the following flights, and wonder if there should be sufficient time? I just read somewhere that 4 hours should be ok but i am not sure if there would be traffics in the morning...
NH 840 00:50 HKG -> 05:55 HND
NH 012 10:45 NRT -> 08:25 ORD
Any thoughts?
Thanks~~
#97
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,682
Hi all -
I'm not sure if this has been covered elsewhere.. we will need to connect from HND to NRT on the following flights, and wonder if there should be sufficient time? I just read somewhere that 4 hours should be ok but i am not sure if there would be traffics in the morning...
NH 840 00:50 HKG -> 05:55 HND
NH 012 10:45 NRT -> 08:25 ORD
Any thoughts?
Thanks~~
I'm not sure if this has been covered elsewhere.. we will need to connect from HND to NRT on the following flights, and wonder if there should be sufficient time? I just read somewhere that 4 hours should be ok but i am not sure if there would be traffics in the morning...
NH 840 00:50 HKG -> 05:55 HND
NH 012 10:45 NRT -> 08:25 ORD
Any thoughts?
Thanks~~
#98
Hi everyone,
A friend of mine will have a ~3-hour layover in T1, and I'll have a 6-hour layover in T2 next month. Neither of us has airline status these days. Does anyone think that I'd be able to meet him in T1, given the time constraints?
We'll already have received BPs for the subsequent (international) flights too, and coordinating a meeting place will be relatively simple given the free wifi in both terminals.
Thanks,
BmB
A friend of mine will have a ~3-hour layover in T1, and I'll have a 6-hour layover in T2 next month. Neither of us has airline status these days. Does anyone think that I'd be able to meet him in T1, given the time constraints?
We'll already have received BPs for the subsequent (international) flights too, and coordinating a meeting place will be relatively simple given the free wifi in both terminals.
Thanks,
BmB
#99
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,682
Hi everyone,
A friend of mine will have a ~3-hour layover in T1, and I'll have a 6-hour layover in T2 next month. Neither of us has airline status these days. Does anyone think that I'd be able to meet him in T1, given the time constraints?
We'll already have received BPs for the subsequent (international) flights too, and coordinating a meeting place will be relatively simple given the free wifi in both terminals.
Thanks,
BmB
A friend of mine will have a ~3-hour layover in T1, and I'll have a 6-hour layover in T2 next month. Neither of us has airline status these days. Does anyone think that I'd be able to meet him in T1, given the time constraints?
We'll already have received BPs for the subsequent (international) flights too, and coordinating a meeting place will be relatively simple given the free wifi in both terminals.
Thanks,
BmB
#100
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1k (12 year fallen GS) 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,284
+1 - and FYI assuming you are both coming in on international flights that means you both will need to go through customs and immigration to meet landside. For most folks that's not an issue but some nationalities might need a visa... T1 Starbucks is a good place to meet...
#101
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
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There are at least two Starbucks in T1. The one in the basement is easy to find but is very small. There are many cafes and restaurants including Starbucks on the departure level (4F) and on the floor above (5F) with more space which are more pleasant.
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shop...arch_rest.html
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shop...arch_rest.html
#102
+1 - and FYI assuming you are both coming in on international flights that means you both will need to go through customs and immigration to meet landside. For most folks that's not an issue but some nationalities might need a visa... T1 Starbucks is a good place to meet...
There are at least two Starbucks in T1. The one in the basement is easy to find but is very small. There are many cafes and restaurants including Starbucks on the departure level (4F) and on the floor above (5F) with more space which are more pleasant.
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shop...arch_rest.html
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/shop...arch_rest.html
Right...NRT. Been plenty of times, but I never had the opportunity to meet a buddy there.
Think we'll have at most 1-1.5 hours (international arrival; but both flights landing around 1pm)? Afterwards, I'd like to try to get to a couple of the downtown Narita konbini to buy some souvenirs.
#103
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota,USA
Programs: UA, NW
Posts: 3,752
You don't have to go through immigration for this transfer. After getting off the plane, you just have to walk for what seems like miles, and at one point, there's a place where the transit passengers separate from the passengers who will be staying in Japan. The transit passengers have to go through security again, but security at NRT is fast and efficient, so as long as your first flight is on time, you should make it. If your TG flight is late, then all bets are off, but I have found NH to be very understanding and helpful in these kinds of mixups.
#104
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: UA 1MM, AA1MM PLTPRO, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,357
Apologies in advance for the silly question. I am flying HNL-NRT on UA, and leaving a couple hours later NRT-ORD on AA. Do I need to clear immigration/customs, or can I stay airside and just go through security? THANKS VERY MUCH!
#105
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1k (12 year fallen GS) 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,284
You can stay airside - but you will have to switch terminals. This happened to a friend last week. You will clear security and then catch a shuttle bus to the other terminal to catch your AA flight.