The Three Haneda Terminals
Tokyo International Airport has three terminal buildings. Two of them serve domestic flights (domestic terminals), while the third is dedicated to flights from and to international destinations. The two domestic terminals (Haneda domestic terminals T1 and T2) lie close to each other. On the other hand, the international terminal (Haneda terminal 3) is located farther away, on the same side as terminal 1.
Haneda Domestic Terminal Buildings
Two terminal buildings serve domestic flights landing or departing from Tokyo Japan Airport. Thus, terminals 1 and 2 are the domestic terminals of Tokyo International Airport.
Haneda Terminal 1 (Domestic Terminal)
Haneda domestic terminal 1 is the oldest in the HND terminal complex. It began operating in 1993 and is often called “’Big Bird”. It is the largest of the two terminal buildings and handles flights to domestic destinations. Thus, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and StarFlyer are present at the terminal.
Explicitly, the terminal spreads over eight levels, and its layout is:
- Rooftop: Observation Deck
- Floor 6: Observation Deck / Convention Hall
- Floor 5: Conference rooms / Restaurants
- Floor 4: Restaurants / Shops
- Floor 3: Restaurants / Shops (Car Parks P1 and P2 can be accessed through that floor)
- Floor 2: Departures / Bus stops / Free airport shuttle stop / Taxis
- Floor 1: Arrivals
- B1: Station (Keikyu Line, Tokyo Monorail). The two domestic terminals are connected through that level.
Centrally located inside the Haneda domestic terminal 1, right in the middle between its north and south sides, lies the Marketplace. Marketplace is an actual 6-story shopping mall situated inside the terminal building. Moreover, the terminal features numerous gates, some with jet bridges and others connected to aircraft by bus.
The terminal is open from 05:00 am to midnight.
Haneda Domestic Terminal 2
Haneda domestic terminal 2 has the same structure as terminal 1 but is a smaller terminal. Thus, it features a shopping mall, known as the Marketplace, at its center. That being said, it doesn’t handle only domestic flights. Indeed, some ANA international flights are served by HND terminal 2 as well. The terminal opened its doors in 2004 and houses All Nippon Airways (ANA), Solaseed Air, and Air Do. It has many gates, some with jet bridge access and others served by bus lines. The airport remains open from 05:00 am to midnight.
In detail, it has 6 levels, and its layout is as follows:
- Floor 5: Observation Deck / Restaurants
- Floor 4: Restaurants / Shops
- Floor 3: Restaurants / Shops / International Departures (Access to Car Parks P3 and P4)
- Floor 2: Domestic Departures / International Arrivals
- Floor 1: Domestic Arrivals / Bus stops / Taxis / Free airport shuttle stop
- B1: Station (Keikyu Line, Tokyo Monorail) / Access to terminal 1
Haneda International Terminal
Haneda terminal 3 was added to the HND complex in 2010, transforming the airport into an international hub. Verily, HND Airport exclusively handled domestic flights until then, with Narita Airport being the only international airport in Tokyo. However, all that changed with the opening of the new Haneda international terminal. Hence, nowadays, HND Airport serves international destinations as well. In fact, all international flights, apart from those operated by ANA and served by terminal 2, are handled at terminal 3. The terminal has many gates, served by either jet bridges or buses, and can accommodate the Airbus A380. It is open around the clock.
The HND international terminal’s arrangement is as follows:
- Floor 5: Restaurants / Shops (Tokyo Pop Town, Observation Deck)
- Floor 4: Restaurants / Shops (Edo Marketplace, TIAT Sky Hall)
- Floor 3: Departures / Station entrance
- Floor 2: Arrivals / Station entrance (Access to Car Park P5)
- Floor 1: Entrance Plaza / Taxis / Bus stops / Free airport shuttle stop
Tokyo Pop Town features several shops and restaurants. It is dedicated to Japanese pop culture. Expectantly, anime products are a highlight here. On the other hand, Edo Ko-ji is a collection of restaurants and retail stores that represent an old Japanese market from the Edo period. Finally, TIAT Sky Hall is an event place. Haneda terminal 3 is also linked through its second level to Haneda Airport Garden. The new complex opened to the public in 2023, boasting more than 60 shops, 20 dining facilities, luxurious hotels, and even onsen baths on its rooftop. A conference center can also be found within its premises, and a bus terminal offers connections to Tokyo and other locations near the Japanese capital.
Transfers Between Haneda Terminals
Haneda domestic terminal buildings are connected via an underground passageway. Thus, passengers can walk their way from one terminal to the other. On the other hand, Haneda international terminal is located within a further distance. Therefore, it is connected to the domestic terminals via the free airport shuttle, the Tokyo Monorail, and the Keikyu Line.
- From terminal 1 to terminal 2 and vice versa (transfer between Haneda domestic terminal buildings)
Passengers have to walk their way between Haneda domestic terminals. They are connected via an underground passageway. Moving walkways are also to be found there. Travelers can access the passageway through the basement level of either terminal. Overall, they need 5 to 10 minutes to get from one terminal to the other on foot. Alternatively, they can catch the free airport shuttle or the Tokyo Monorail (free of charge) from one terminal to the other.
- From terminal 1 to terminal 3 (transfer from domestic terminal 1 to Haneda terminal 3)
One airport shuttle line links terminal 2 to Haneda international terminal 3. Moreover, the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line also link the two terminals.
- From terminal 2 to terminal 3 (transfer from domestic terminal 2 to Haneda terminal 3)
Travelers wishing to transfer from terminal 2 to terminal 3 can either catch the free airport shuttle or use the Keikyu Line or the Tokyo Monorail.
Two airport shuttle buses run between terminals. Thus, one bus line travels from T1 to T2 and the other connects T1 to T3. Therefore, you should be careful to catch the right bus line depending on your destination. The bus from T1 to T3 operates from 04:32 am to 01:32 pm, the shuttle from T2 to T1 and T3 from 04:28 am to 01:28 am, and the bus heading from T3 to T1 and T2 has available routes from 04:15 am to 01:15 am. The bus from T1 to T2 runs from 04:23 am to 01:23 am. Buses have available routes every 4 minutes from 05:00 am to 08:00 pm and every 8 minutes from 08:00 pm to midnight. From midnight to 05:00 am, they run every 30 minutes. However, the domestic terminals remain closed during that time. Thus, buses travel to Car Parks P1 and P4. What’s more, travelers can still reach the hotels inside the terminals. Haneda international terminal is open around the clock. The free-of-charge airport shuttle buses take around 3 minutes to travel from T2 to T1 (and vice versa), 5 minutes to get from T1 to T3, and 7 minutes to reach T1 from T3. The yellow bus stops lie on the first floors of all terminal buildings. The bus stop of T3 is the 0 bus stop, the stop of T2 is the 8 bus stop, and the stop of T1 is the 9 bus stop.
The free Haneda airport shuttle buses are accessible.
The Keikyu Line runs from 05:27 am to 09:32 pm every 5-10 minutes. It links the station located at basement level 2 on the passageway connecting the two domestic terminals to the T3 station. In addition to the Keikyu Line, Tokyo Monorail runs from the station in basement level 1 of T1 to the station in basement level 1 of T2 and the station lying on floors 2 and 3 of T3. It operates from 05:12 am to 00:16 am every 6-10 minutes. Trains link the domestic terminals to the international terminal in about 2 minutes. Passengers with a flight ticket and passport can use the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail without paying a ticket fare. Thus, if they want to travel for free, they must reach the Information Counters, located at the basement level of T1 and T2 and the second floor of T3. As soon as they reach the ticket kiosks, they’ll be given a Transit Boarding Ticket, provided they display their air ticket and passport. Therefore, the use of trains is free for transit passengers (from a domestic to another domestic flight, from an international to another international, or from a domestic to an international flight and vice versa). Showing that ticket, they can use the trains at no extra charge.
FAQs
How many terminals does HND have?
Tokyo International Airport has three terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is a domestic terminal, while terminal 2 primarily serves domestic destinations. Still, it also handles some ANA international flights. On the other hand, all other international flights depart or arrive at Haneda international terminal 3.
What is the difference between terminal 1 and 2 at Haneda?
Terminals 1 and 2 are the domestic terminals at Tokyo International Airport. Haneda domestic terminal 1 houses Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and StarFlyer, while terminal 2 is home to ANA, Solaseed Air, and Air Do. However, terminal 2 also handles some international flights operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA).
Which terminal is international at Haneda?
Haneda terminal 3 is the new terminal of the airport, added to the terminal complex in 2010. Formerly known as Haneda international terminal, it is now called terminal 3, as terminal 2 also handles some ANA international flights.
Can you walk from terminal 1 to terminal 2 at Haneda Airport?
Yes, the two Haneda domestic terminals are inter-connected via an underground passageway. Thus, passengers can reach the basement level of either terminal and, by following the passageway, reach their destination. Conveniently, the passageway is equipped with moving walkways.
How do I get from terminal 3 to terminal 1 at Haneda Airport?
Passengers wishing to travel from Haneda international terminal (terminal 3) to terminal 1 can make their pick among three transit options. Thus, they can catch the free airport shuttle linking the HND terminals or opt for a ride with the Tokyo Monorail. Alternatively, the Keikyu Line also travels between terminals. Train rides are also free of charge, as long as passengers have a valid air ticket and their passport.