There is no way the 4S Marunouchi to Ueno in a cab then on the new Skyliner is faster than a cab to ARK and a 15 minute helicopter ride and limo to the check in counter. Not even close. The heli flies when there are bookings.
Would be nice to do immigration in the city and someday that may occur, but not in the near term is my bet.
Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
They are relatively rare cases, but there are more of them since the new Skyliner came online. I'd say if timed properly (also required for the heli which is a scheduled service), a taxi to the Skyliner from the 4S Maronouchi, for example, might be as fast.
Still, the dream trip would be to go through security and immigration before boarding the heli at Ark Hills and then be taken directly to airside without the need for further formalities. I recognize the frequency doesn't currently justify that but that would really be fabulous, wouldn't it?