NRT layover (SQ11) - what if I don't want to visit the lounge?
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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NRT layover (SQ11) - what if I don't want to visit the lounge?
All - require some guidance for an upcoming NRT layover. As the title indicates, I'd rather get a snack somewhere other than the lounge. I'm flying Suites ex-LAX so will be first off the plane. Layover is 1:50 if I recall. I'd appreciate any colour regarding the following:
1. Meal offerings in terminal appear weak, based on NRT website. True?
2. If I want to head landslide, I need to enter the country. I'm not averse to this if time. How's immigration at this hour, is there a fasttrack? And if I reach immigration and lines are formidable, can one double back and remain airside?
3. If I enter Japan and subsequently enjoy the food offerings landslide, is there fasttrack back to airside? As I recall, SQ11 is one of the last flights out, so I'm guessing lines wouldn't be too challenging.
Overall, too risky?
1. Meal offerings in terminal appear weak, based on NRT website. True?
2. If I want to head landslide, I need to enter the country. I'm not averse to this if time. How's immigration at this hour, is there a fasttrack? And if I reach immigration and lines are formidable, can one double back and remain airside?
3. If I enter Japan and subsequently enjoy the food offerings landslide, is there fasttrack back to airside? As I recall, SQ11 is one of the last flights out, so I'm guessing lines wouldn't be too challenging.
Overall, too risky?
#3
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,534
So if I arrive hungry and thirsty in Narita, it will only be by choice!
Best, Jamie
#5
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,666
NRT is definitely not very busy at that time, but I'd reckon most of the shops/eating places landside are closed/wrapping up due to the lack of people (the options aren't outstanding.)
Strangely enough, departing NRT I've been told only NH F, NH elites, LH F, LX F and HON get the fast track security which is by the ANA Suite Check-In corner.
I wouldn't waste time going landside. The ANA F lounge isn't that bad. I'd stop by either for the curry/udon, have a drink then get ready to board your ongoing flight. In the alternate, as someone has already mentioned, there seemed to be a decent sushi place airside too.
Strangely enough, departing NRT I've been told only NH F, NH elites, LH F, LX F and HON get the fast track security which is by the ANA Suite Check-In corner.
I wouldn't waste time going landside. The ANA F lounge isn't that bad. I'd stop by either for the curry/udon, have a drink then get ready to board your ongoing flight. In the alternate, as someone has already mentioned, there seemed to be a decent sushi place airside too.
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,534
NRT is definitely not very busy at that time, but I'd reckon most of the shops/eating places landside are closed/wrapping up due to the lack of people (the options aren't outstanding.)
Strangely enough, departing NRT I've been told only NH F, NH elites, LH F, LX F and HON get the fast track security which is by the ANA Suite Check-In corner.
I wouldn't waste time going landside. The ANA F lounge isn't that bad. I'd stop by either for the curry/udon, have a drink then get ready to board your ongoing flight. In the alternate, as someone has already mentioned, there seemed to be a decent sushi place airside too.
Strangely enough, departing NRT I've been told only NH F, NH elites, LH F, LX F and HON get the fast track security which is by the ANA Suite Check-In corner.
I wouldn't waste time going landside. The ANA F lounge isn't that bad. I'd stop by either for the curry/udon, have a drink then get ready to board your ongoing flight. In the alternate, as someone has already mentioned, there seemed to be a decent sushi place airside too.
All the best, Jamie
#7
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: CGK
Programs: SQ PPS, *A G
Posts: 121
All - require some guidance for an upcoming NRT layover. As the title indicates, I'd rather get a snack somewhere other than the lounge. I'm flying Suites ex-LAX so will be first off the plane. Layover is 1:50 if I recall. I'd appreciate any colour regarding the following:
1. Meal offerings in terminal appear weak, based on NRT website. True?
2. If I want to head landslide, I need to enter the country. I'm not averse to this if time. How's immigration at this hour, is there a fasttrack? And if I reach immigration and lines are formidable, can one double back and remain airside?
3. If I enter Japan and subsequently enjoy the food offerings landslide, is there fasttrack back to airside? As I recall, SQ11 is one of the last flights out, so I'm guessing lines wouldn't be too challenging.
Overall, too risky?
1. Meal offerings in terminal appear weak, based on NRT website. True?
2. If I want to head landslide, I need to enter the country. I'm not averse to this if time. How's immigration at this hour, is there a fasttrack? And if I reach immigration and lines are formidable, can one double back and remain airside?
3. If I enter Japan and subsequently enjoy the food offerings landslide, is there fasttrack back to airside? As I recall, SQ11 is one of the last flights out, so I'm guessing lines wouldn't be too challenging.
Overall, too risky?
#8
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K 2MM / Marriott LTP
Posts: 5,071
The sushi place (Sushi Kyotatsu) which is located between the United Club and the ANA lounge near gate 46 is decent. If you are walking from the United Club to the ANA lounge the sushi place is on the left. No reason to try to go landside.
Last edited by kluau88; Jun 20, 2014 at 10:40 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Krisflyer, hyatt GP
Posts: 186
Yeah, just stay airside; especially sq likes to board pax as early as possible. Too risky to go to landslide. Lounge food is good; go get cold japanese beer, sake, udon or curry. Sushi restaurant is good too, around $7 a piece. If u keep going straight from the sushi restaurant, you will see food court too. Imho, just stay at the lounge, u wont be dissapointed with the food.
#10
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: BKK/SEL/YQG
Posts: 2,543
Japanese Immigration is unlikely to let you clear immigration if you tell them you only have that short connection. You could lie to them, but that would cause bigger issues if they find out. Getting pulled into secondary/bag search if they think you are a drug runner is going to cause you to miss the connection.
#11
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SIN and wandering.
Posts: 1,549
Check out this blog and use the "Search this blog" function at the bottom and search for Narita. This blogger flies *A too, so you can see your options available in the lounge and also airside.
http://eatbma.blogspot.sg/
http://eatbma.blogspot.sg/
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,534
Japanese Immigration is unlikely to let you clear immigration if you tell them you only have that short connection. You could lie to them, but that would cause bigger issues if they find out. Getting pulled into secondary/bag search if they think you are a drug runner is going to cause you to miss the connection.