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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
#497
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NYC
Posts: 427
Is there a *A Gold Track Security for transit passengers at NRT?
#498
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,160
#499
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,637
NRT/NRT Intl-Intl
HKG-NRT CX (F) arrives 15:30
NRT-JFK JL (Y) departs 19:30
separately-booked tickets
prefer to check 1 bag as it may not fit on the NRT-JFK flight
HKG-NRT CX (F) arrives 15:30
NRT-JFK JL (Y) departs 19:30
separately-booked tickets
prefer to check 1 bag as it may not fit on the NRT-JFK flight
#500
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beantown! (BOS)
Programs: AA PtPro (2 MM); Hilton Diamond; Hertz President Cr; DL SkyMiles; UA MileagePlus
Posts: 3,437
• Connecting airlines have interline agreement with CX
• Connection meets minimum connecting time at that specific airport
Your situation meets above two criteria. Hence, you can check your bag all the way to JFK at HKG even if reservations are under two separate tickets. You do not have to retrieve your checked luggage at NRT and re-check with JL. At NRT simply follow the sign of “International Transit” and you do not have to go through customs and immigration at NRT. 4 hours is more than enough for the transit at NRT.
Last edited by AlwaysAisle; Oct 12, 2017 at 11:17 am
#501
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 4
Hello,
Not sure how this will all work so figured I'd ask here. I am flying on UA from IHA and arrive at Narita. I have another international flight (separate ticket) from Narita to SYD on JAL same day (5hrs later).
I'm assuming I will have to retrieve my bags and go through the Entrance Customs/Immigration and then turn around and go through Exit Customs Immigration? Sorry for the confusing question. This is the first time I've had to buy 2 separate round trip tickets in order to make a trip work with my budget.
Not sure how this will all work so figured I'd ask here. I am flying on UA from IHA and arrive at Narita. I have another international flight (separate ticket) from Narita to SYD on JAL same day (5hrs later).
I'm assuming I will have to retrieve my bags and go through the Entrance Customs/Immigration and then turn around and go through Exit Customs Immigration? Sorry for the confusing question. This is the first time I've had to buy 2 separate round trip tickets in order to make a trip work with my budget.
#502
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beantown! (BOS)
Programs: AA PtPro (2 MM); Hilton Diamond; Hertz President Cr; DL SkyMiles; UA MileagePlus
Posts: 3,437
Hello,
Not sure how this will all work so figured I'd ask here. I am flying on UA from IHA and arrive at Narita. I have another international flight (separate ticket) from Narita to SYD on JAL same day (5hrs later).
I'm assuming I will have to retrieve my bags and go through the Entrance Customs/Immigration and then turn around and go through Exit Customs Immigration? Sorry for the confusing question. This is the first time I've had to buy 2 separate round trip tickets in order to make a trip work with my budget.
Not sure how this will all work so figured I'd ask here. I am flying on UA from IHA and arrive at Narita. I have another international flight (separate ticket) from Narita to SYD on JAL same day (5hrs later).
I'm assuming I will have to retrieve my bags and go through the Entrance Customs/Immigration and then turn around and go through Exit Customs Immigration? Sorry for the confusing question. This is the first time I've had to buy 2 separate round trip tickets in order to make a trip work with my budget.
From United website:
You'll need to claim and re-check baggage if you are:
Connecting to an itinerary booked on a separate ticket that doesn't include a Star Alliance partner airline.
You'll need to claim and re-check baggage if you are:
Connecting to an itinerary booked on a separate ticket that doesn't include a Star Alliance partner airline.
- upon arrival go through passport control
- claim luggage
- go through customs
- come out on arrival area of Terminal 1 South of NRT
- take inter-terminal bus (free) to Terminal 2
- then check luggage with JL
- go through security and departure passport control at Terminal 2 for your JL flight
5 hrs. is enough time to do all these at NRT.
#503
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
To expand a bit on AlwaysAisle's excellent summary, here's a link to NRT's terminal transfer information page:
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus
As mentioned, UA operates at T1, and JL operates at T2.
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus
As mentioned, UA operates at T1, and JL operates at T2.
#504
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Smyrna, GA, USA
Programs: DL FO 1MM
Posts: 1,761
For the first time visiting Japan, I'm arriving internationally into NGO. I'm considering adding on a domestic flight to Fukuoka if I can get Japan Series tickets (and if the Hawks are in it).
The airport(s) at which you are transiting: NGO
The airline on which you are arriving: Delta
The airline on which you are departing: TBD
Your connection time in hours/minutes: TBD
How you are connecting: Int-Dom
Whether you are traveling on a single ticket: Separately booked tickets.
I am scheduled to land at 3pm. It looks like the latest (cheap) flight to FUK is at 6:30pm. I feel like this is probably plenty of time but request confirmation from anyone that's experienced I-D in NGO. There are earlier flights as well - what's the earliest you would book in my situation?
The airport(s) at which you are transiting: NGO
The airline on which you are arriving: Delta
The airline on which you are departing: TBD
Your connection time in hours/minutes: TBD
How you are connecting: Int-Dom
Whether you are traveling on a single ticket: Separately booked tickets.
I am scheduled to land at 3pm. It looks like the latest (cheap) flight to FUK is at 6:30pm. I feel like this is probably plenty of time but request confirmation from anyone that's experienced I-D in NGO. There are earlier flights as well - what's the earliest you would book in my situation?
#505
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota,USA
Programs: UA, NW
Posts: 3,752
For the first time visiting Japan, I'm arriving internationally into NGO. I'm considering adding on a domestic flight to Fukuoka if I can get Japan Series tickets (and if the Hawks are in it).
I am scheduled to land at 3pm. It looks like the latest (cheap) flight to FUK is at 6:30pm. I feel like this is probably plenty of time but request confirmation from anyone that's experienced I-D in NGO. There are earlier flights as well - what's the earliest you would book in my situation?
I am scheduled to land at 3pm. It looks like the latest (cheap) flight to FUK is at 6:30pm. I feel like this is probably plenty of time but request confirmation from anyone that's experienced I-D in NGO. There are earlier flights as well - what's the earliest you would book in my situation?
#506
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Smyrna, GA, USA
Programs: DL FO 1MM
Posts: 1,761
Thanks! How about 5:35?
Anyone here ever use the bath on 4f?
Anyone here ever use the bath on 4f?
#507
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: BA Gold, Hyatt Glob, MR Plat, HH Diamond, IHG Amb
Posts: 443
HND/NRT overnight
I have an overnight connection, arriving into HND on Oct 30 at 20:30 and departing from NRT on Oct 31 at 11:05. The arrival is on ANA and departure is on SQ. Both arrival and departure are international and they are on the same ticket.
Trying to decide whether I can take the limousine bus or other transport to a hotel around NRT after arrival or wait until the next morning. I took a quick look here:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/pl...ches/index/1/7
and it seems that the limo bus stops running at 18:10?
Any advice is appreciated.
Trying to decide whether I can take the limousine bus or other transport to a hotel around NRT after arrival or wait until the next morning. I took a quick look here:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/pl...ches/index/1/7
and it seems that the limo bus stops running at 18:10?
Any advice is appreciated.
#508
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,160
I have an overnight connection, arriving into HND on Oct 30 at 20:30 and departing from NRT on Oct 31 at 11:05. The arrival is on ANA and departure is on SQ. Both arrival and departure are international and they are on the same ticket.
Trying to decide whether I can take the limousine bus or other transport to a hotel around NRT after arrival or wait until the next morning. I took a quick look here:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/pl...ches/index/1/7
and it seems that the limo bus stops running at 18:10?
Any advice is appreciated.
Trying to decide whether I can take the limousine bus or other transport to a hotel around NRT after arrival or wait until the next morning. I took a quick look here:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/pl...ches/index/1/7
and it seems that the limo bus stops running at 18:10?
Any advice is appreciated.
#509
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PEK and BOS
Programs: BA - Blue
Posts: 4,530
HND/NRT overnight with kids
Arriving into HND at 21:00, leaving NRT at 18:00 next day. But travelling with wife and two kids (8yo and 11 month old).
Hotels at HND appear far more expensive than NRT, but taking a taxi to NRT late at night would cancel any potential savings.
What would FTers suggest?
1. HND on-site airport: if so, which one?
Pros: easier and can get the bus the next day in a leisurely way.
Cons: more pricey
2. Nearby HND airport, short taxi ride (but we'll have ski gear aswell, if that's a consideration for getting a taxi!)
Pros: may be cheaper, might be able to use points (e.g. Hilton Disney)
Cons: getting to the hotel from the airport, and then from hotel to NRT next day may be more of a hassle/ expensive.
3. Other options...
Second question: most japanese hotels only allow 3 guests for standard room...would they make an exception for infants? Would they bat an eyelid (I know Japanese hotels can be _very_ by the book...)?
thanks!
tb
Hotels at HND appear far more expensive than NRT, but taking a taxi to NRT late at night would cancel any potential savings.
What would FTers suggest?
1. HND on-site airport: if so, which one?
Pros: easier and can get the bus the next day in a leisurely way.
Cons: more pricey
2. Nearby HND airport, short taxi ride (but we'll have ski gear aswell, if that's a consideration for getting a taxi!)
Pros: may be cheaper, might be able to use points (e.g. Hilton Disney)
Cons: getting to the hotel from the airport, and then from hotel to NRT next day may be more of a hassle/ expensive.
3. Other options...
Second question: most japanese hotels only allow 3 guests for standard room...would they make an exception for infants? Would they bat an eyelid (I know Japanese hotels can be _very_ by the book...)?
thanks!
tb
#510
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Arriving into HND at 21:00, leaving NRT at 18:00 next day. But travelling with wife and two kids (8yo and 11 month old).
Hotels at HND appear far more expensive than NRT, but taking a taxi to NRT late at night would cancel any potential savings.
What would FTers suggest?
1. HND on-site airport: if so, which one?
Pros: easier and can get the bus the next day in a leisurely way.
Cons: more pricey
2. Nearby HND airport, short taxi ride (but we'll have ski gear aswell, if that's a consideration for getting a taxi!)
Pros: may be cheaper, might be able to use points (e.g. Hilton Disney)
Cons: getting to the hotel from the airport, and then from hotel to NRT next day may be more of a hassle/ expensive.
3. Other options...
Second question: most japanese hotels only allow 3 guests for standard room...would they make an exception for infants? Would they bat an eyelid (I know Japanese hotels can be _very_ by the book...)?
Hotels at HND appear far more expensive than NRT, but taking a taxi to NRT late at night would cancel any potential savings.
What would FTers suggest?
1. HND on-site airport: if so, which one?
Pros: easier and can get the bus the next day in a leisurely way.
Cons: more pricey
2. Nearby HND airport, short taxi ride (but we'll have ski gear aswell, if that's a consideration for getting a taxi!)
Pros: may be cheaper, might be able to use points (e.g. Hilton Disney)
Cons: getting to the hotel from the airport, and then from hotel to NRT next day may be more of a hassle/ expensive.
3. Other options...
Second question: most japanese hotels only allow 3 guests for standard room...would they make an exception for infants? Would they bat an eyelid (I know Japanese hotels can be _very_ by the book...)?
When you say ski gears, do you mean actual skis? If so, I can't really imagine doing anything that involves taking trains when you have skis, suitcases and a baby. Even if the hotel is a few minutes' walk from a train station, it'll be such a hassle to be carrying all that around. But if you mean you have a bunch of ski wears shoved into suitcases, then another option if HND hotels are too expensive is to stay in Shinagawa. You can take the Keikyu train which is quick and direct from HND to Shinagawa. Then the next day you can take NRT Express train from Shinagawa straight to NRT. Strings is an IHG hotel right next to Shinagawa Sta, although I can't imagine them being cheaper than Tokyu Excel at HND.
Hilton Disney is nowhere near HND. The Hilton that's closest to HND is the one in Odaiba, but the taxi will still probably cost >5000yen. From Odaiba Hilton, there should be Limo Bus to NRT.
As for the baby, don't even include
Last edited by evergrn; Oct 29, 2017 at 3:32 pm Reason: sorry - didn't mean to refer to baby as it