Moving between terminals in NRT w/out ticket to that terminal
Oct 15, 2013, 10:21 pm
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Moving between terminals in NRT w/out ticket to that terminal
Hi,
I will be traveling KUL-NRT-SAN with a 10 hr layover in NRT. I'll be on economy, MH then JAL on AA codeshare tickets. It looks to me that MH and JAL are both in Terminal 2. I have passes for the United lounge, and was hoping to use it for a rest and clean up, but that's in Terminal 1.
I've tried searching the forums on how to move between Terminal 2 and 1 in NRT.
Option 1: airside shuttle - sounds like you can only use this if you have a boarding pass for Terminal 1?
Option 2: exit to non-secure area, take bus to Terminal 1, go through security - will they let me into Terminal 1 even though my ticket is for Terminal 2 (couldn't find an answer to this in my search)
Thanks!
I will be traveling KUL-NRT-SAN with a 10 hr layover in NRT. I'll be on economy, MH then JAL on AA codeshare tickets. It looks to me that MH and JAL are both in Terminal 2. I have passes for the United lounge, and was hoping to use it for a rest and clean up, but that's in Terminal 1.
I've tried searching the forums on how to move between Terminal 2 and 1 in NRT.
Option 1: airside shuttle - sounds like you can only use this if you have a boarding pass for Terminal 1?
Option 2: exit to non-secure area, take bus to Terminal 1, go through security - will they let me into Terminal 1 even though my ticket is for Terminal 2 (couldn't find an answer to this in my search)
Thanks!
Oct 15, 2013, 11:02 pm
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You will not be able to enter T1 without a valid boarding pass for an airline departing from T1. If you'd like a shower/rest, I would simply use the public facilities available in T2, with dayrooms available airside and showers available both airside and landside.
I've tried searching the forums on how to move between Terminal 2 and 1 in NRT.
Option 1: airside shuttle - sounds like you can only use this if you have a boarding pass for Terminal 1?
Option 2: exit to non-secure area, take bus to Terminal 1, go through security - will they let me into Terminal 1 even though my ticket is for Terminal 2 (couldn't find an answer to this in my search)
Option 1: airside shuttle - sounds like you can only use this if you have a boarding pass for Terminal 1?
Option 2: exit to non-secure area, take bus to Terminal 1, go through security - will they let me into Terminal 1 even though my ticket is for Terminal 2 (couldn't find an answer to this in my search)
Oct 16, 2013, 3:02 am
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People have reported being able to take the airside shuttle from one terminal to the other without holding a boarding pass (merely by citing a flight number in the terminal they want to go to). But I think they sometimes demand to see a boarding pass. As armagebedar says, public showers are also available - both airside and landside.
With 10 hours (assuming daytime), I'd certainly get out of the airport and visit Narita or Tokyo. You can find shower / bath facilities in both places. For example, there's at least one onsen (hot spring) in Narita).
With 10 hours (assuming daytime), I'd certainly get out of the airport and visit Narita or Tokyo. You can find shower / bath facilities in both places. For example, there's at least one onsen (hot spring) in Narita).
Oct 18, 2013, 9:16 am
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When I've had to use the airside shuttle, they were checking boarding passes carefully but this might have been more to avoid having passengers make mistakes. I also remember needing to show documents in the new terminal upon arrival from the shuttle, before being able to mix with other departing passengers.
If you're feeling energetic, head for Tokyo. Otherwise, Narita village is an interesting and relaxing place to spend some time. Don't spend ten hours in the airport; at least get an airport hotel day room if you really must rest.
If you're feeling energetic, head for Tokyo. Otherwise, Narita village is an interesting and relaxing place to spend some time. Don't spend ten hours in the airport; at least get an airport hotel day room if you really must rest.
Oct 24, 2013, 10:42 am
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I was able to do that last time I was there on Sep 22, but the supervisor at the security check point was reluctantly let me go with my flight number written on a piece of paper. I had a legitimate flight that afternoon, but i lost the itinerary printout somehow. Wouldn't want to do it again.