May 1, 2016, 8:38 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Consolidated NRT connection time / logistics
Nov 22, 2016, 6:44 am
#481
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Narita transfer procedure?
So, 'Mrs. narvik' is arriving at NRT on NZ99 and leaving 70 minutes later on UA78.
When booking I hadn't really thought much of it, but now it seem like a rather tight connection.
Not too familiar with NRT myself, I was wondering what the procedure, expected transfer times, and possible terminal changes she might have to expect?
And now found the appropriate thread here.
When booking I hadn't really thought much of it, but now it seem like a rather tight connection.
Not too familiar with NRT myself, I was wondering what the procedure, expected transfer times, and possible terminal changes she might have to expect?
And now found the appropriate thread here.
Last edited by narvik; Nov 22, 2016 at 6:50 am
Nov 22, 2016, 7:07 am
#483
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Nov 22, 2016, 7:12 am
#484
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So, 'Mrs. narvik' is arriving at NRT on NZ99 and leaving 70 minutes later on UA78.
When booking I hadn't really thought much of it, but now it seem like a rather tight connection.
Not too familiar with NRT myself, I was wondering what the procedure, expected transfer times, and possible terminal changes she might have to expect?
And now found the appropriate thread here.
When booking I hadn't really thought much of it, but now it seem like a rather tight connection.
Not too familiar with NRT myself, I was wondering what the procedure, expected transfer times, and possible terminal changes she might have to expect?
And now found the appropriate thread here.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:39 am
#485
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There's a whole thread on this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...stics-nrt.html
Short story is that 70 mins is generally ample. I've done it in 45 mins (although I was among last to board) on a UA-UA transit.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...stics-nrt.html
Short story is that 70 mins is generally ample. I've done it in 45 mins (although I was among last to board) on a UA-UA transit.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:46 am
#486
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Nov 22, 2016, 7:52 am
#488
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NRT is pretty easy to transit through. Both airlines use Terminal 1, and just follow signs for transiting passengers. You can get your UA boarding pass at the transit desk.
Nov 22, 2016, 7:58 am
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Nov 22, 2016, 8:15 am
#490
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I don't think NRT is quite so perfect for transfers as some here suggest, you can bump into some pretty big crowds at transit security, especially this time of year. But it is a compact transfer, with no long walks. Bottom line is that 70 minutes will be sufficient if the inbound is on time.
Nov 22, 2016, 9:20 am
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Nov 22, 2016, 9:34 am
#493
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I can't think of a major international hub better suited for a 70 min. *A to *A connection than Narita. Biggest risk (other than delayed inbound, of course), is a bus gate arriving at NRT or line at transfer security, as either can add some time, but I have no idea if NZ uses bus gates at NRT (UA does not but NH does for some regional flights, e.g.). In any event, lots of *A and UA staff in the terminal if something goes wrong. There are no better proactive UA staff than those at NRT, IME.
Nov 22, 2016, 9:42 am
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You can always head to another security check point - I've found sometimes continuing along the hallway gets a shorter line.
You will have plenty of time for at least one lounge. More if you really want.