Not allowed at Narita. I also could have just booked a business class ticket on United, stuck my tongue out, and gained access to the lounge that way. Dli linked ANA page: it is also my concern about connection since Narita A/P is not 24 Hour airport, even transit area closes in mid-night. or at the airport? I thought the same-day ticket rule to access a lounge is same as United Clubs, but I may be wrong again. I just booked a flight for next year April with 15 hrs lay over in Haneda- I know rules can change within the next months but just curious if the budget hotel pods in Terminal 1 was not open during your trip? Additionally Jance, I enjoyed your comment. Can i sleep at Airport? So I want to know if I have to collect the checked in baggage at HND or I would be able to get in directly in India. please advise! Could you please share where you were able to find that information? I will land on 09 Dec evening at Haneda airport and my connection flight will be on 10Dec morning. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114141757', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan to an onward international destination, you will not be subject to Japanese entry requirements, as long as your transit occurs within the same airport and no overnight stay is required. Im traveling from the US to Taiwan with an overnight connection in Haneda, and AA told me that they can only check my baggage to Haneda, not my final destination Taipei. 1. For that business class price you had probably 100 other options then suffering by airlines bad management. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel. You cant raise your voice buts what more ashaming is the airline planning flights that you are left at the airport for so many hours. Haneda Airport has three terminals. I have priority pass and assumed I would spend the day in the lounge, but it looks like thats not an option. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. Available for both RF and RM licensing. Otherwise I dont see why this would happen. Location: Transit Center, Level 1 (below The Westin) Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (for flights departing as late as midnight) . Super unclear to me, Wished airlines caution such things while booking, Well that was filled with an horrific amount of typos. My sister and I got a room for a 9 hour layover in Haneda a few years ago (on the way to Kuala Lumpar) and it was a very clean, well-stocked, quiet room with amenities. On the domestic side though, we can pretty much see business as usual. Many rules are quite arbitrary, particularly in the context of travel rules. Anyway, thanks again, really appreciate the info and the positive take on your experience. . Thank you! He considers himself a world traveller and Yet was considering to raise his voice in Japan and scream? Hi Matt, thank you for sharing your experience! Enjoy the column! Operation is temporarily suspended. Hi Matthew, The lounge? To be honest, I saw no escalator or elevator to go up, except to the lounges. Amazing isnt it? Hi actually i have 15hour stay in haneda Airport. So just to confirm again. What does the arrival process look like when transitting? I am flying from La guardia into Haneda and have a 18 hour layover (going to Jakarta). Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. I am looking into flying from NYC to HND/NRT flying Japan Airlines on 1 ticket and then transiting through HND/NRT to get to Seoul on a different airline on a separate ticket on the same day. But chairs were semi comfortable and no one bothered you, charging outlets and wifi was available so it wasnt that bad, could have been more ideal if they had convenient store! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114000261', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flights with shorter time at the airport. I was able to split the award JFK-HND on NH using UA miles and the next day HND-BKK on JL using AA miles but Im too old to sit up from 6pm until 11a inside the Haneda Intl Terminal so with the transit hotel closed indefinitely that is a no go. Unless immigration officials bend the rules for you, you will not be able to visit baggage claim because that requires entering Japan. We are currently in Japan and will be flying from Sapporo to Haneda connecting to a flight to Sydney Australia. Please check your flight information to confirm details. Why a holding area? Matthew, do you think this Japan entry laws for US Citizens will make this long stay easier? Instead of stand up for himself, he just stood there and took the abusive behavior. Hoping to get a response. But I would have totally been a nightmare client in that situation. Also the First Cabin Haneda, although open is closed to transit passengers. Overnight transit in Haneda is allowed it is only at Narita where that is currently prohibited. The hotel is outside the haneda airport. The Japanese are like Germans in that they are precise and pay close attention to detail, but are sticklers for the rules. One AA ticket or two separate tickets? Greetings Matthew, do the allow you to go to terminal 1 or 2 the have those sleeping pods there. The two lines that serve this station are the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line and the Keikyu Airport Line. However, please check the source to verify the valid format for the certificate of negative results. thank you for this thread. We may have to go through a similar ordeal but your experience is very valuable. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. AA said that they cannot check my baggage through because I will stay over night at Haneda. Instead of setting myself up for disappointment, I will instead re-channel my innate habit to bitch and complain and truly be grateful. It is as if you are still on board the flight to your destination. An interesting article. By Augt 15th hope more leniency for tourist visa to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? But dear @flysas , next time if I a, Ready for #PIA from #MAN to #JFK -- we will be rac, Another room with a beautiful view #hyattregenc, Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the i, From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minut, @malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in se, View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful bran. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Optimal connection times that do not require an overnight stay (for the most part). I booked a flight from SFO to Haneda in JAL business class for late September. You want to make sure, for ease of transit and because the rules about terminal changes are nebulous, that if your connecting flight in HND, should it become necessary, departs from the same terminal as your Turkish flight. You would not be allowed to transit or travel on the ticket until Japan re-opens. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114000537', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan. May I ask, when was your transit experience? As long as you stay in the transit area during those six hours (i.e. do not go past immigration and security) then you dont need to do any testing for Japan. I am so excited tha, I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxair. Did you say there is a JAL lounge I could spend my time at? Nonetheless, travelers are still subject to the travel/entry restrictions and requirements of their final destination. Hi Matthew, Al, Norway. 17 hours in Haneda? I have Japanese family and this was impressed on me more than once. Tourism is not permitted and even same-day transit across town between Haneda and Narita airports is not allowed. Hope you all happy travels and may you and your loved ones be safe during the holiday seasons! Until I read your article, I was still under impression that Royal Park Transit is open for transit guests. I filled out the Japanese arrival form, but was told by ANA staff that was not necessary. I have a connection just like you in HND (JFK-HND-BKK in my case, mid February) . This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. (American citizen), If I try to pivot and keep that ticket and also book a new ticket on Singapore airlines from Haneda to Bangkok, do you think JAL will allow me to board that seat from SFO to Haneda? After landing and confirming the hotel was closed, I proceeded to the ANA loungeit did not even dawn on me that I would not have access until the day of my flight to Bangkok, which was the following day. Thanks again! You always have your hand out but condemn people for helping the less fortunate. You also mentioned HND allows overnight transit but not Narita is that still the case? You can sleep there. They are listing suspension of certain schemes and visa processing on a country by country basis. In the interests of health and safety, we ask all passengers to cooperate with the items below. If you need to go through the immigration & customs area at the airport in Japan, which is currently prohibited, then you must reschedule your flights. U strike me as someone who is keenly aware of proper civil discourse and conduct. I tried to find an alternative connection city like SIN, TPE or GMP/ICN but it didnt work out to keep it to/from HND. Cheers! Have a safe trip! Hello, thanks for the answer. Some constructive criticism: maybe some more details about what type of places were open, just for anyone else who might be transiting through the airport at the same time. Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord. I believe in Narita you need to pass through Border Control to collect your bags. I was in Narita airport for ten hours couple days ago, we were only allowed to go from terminal 1 to terminal 2 (departing), most everything was closed at terminal 2, only one cafe which had four items on the menu, and few duty free shops. I love the poorly educated!!! *For the origin and destination, please enter the name of the country or city. HANEDA AIRPORT's preventive measures for COVID-19 and requests for all passengers Measures against COVID-19 At Haneda Airport, we are working together with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and other relevant agencies and airport operators to take . And is there any access to any outdoor areas where you can just remove mask ? They let all the economy plus pax in. I proceeded upstairs, presented my boarding pass, and was very apologetically told that I would not have access to the lounge until the following morning. Due to . I have never done an international connection between different airlines without going out to the check-in counter. We are in a similar situation (traveling with my family into SFO via Tokyo). Anyway, the lounge close over night, so it is not like the night could have been spent much more comfortably. Transit in Tokyo International Haneda Jun 7, 2022, 12:37 AM Save I am flying to London from Sydney on the 27th. Literally no access to lounges, food, shops! If you are leaving Haneda Airport by train, you have two options. You make couch surfing sound more fun than I remember. so Im in this same predicament. Its too bad the Royal Park Hotel is still closed. It is simply that Germans are more willing to accept a situation which is often times obviously not equitable, fair, just and/or rational. I accessed the SKY LOUNGE ( open 8:00 AM to 10:PM on weekdays) got refreshed and had a few coffees till closing time 10:00 PM, it was 1050 Yen ($9.10) not bad at all. Through the use of posters, we ask passengers to refrain from having conversations in locations where people are in close proximity. There are many ways to get to Haneda Airport. Thankyou so much for your help. Also, its been a while, but I seem to recall seeing loungers at Haneda going toward the higher numbered gates. I know you said in an earlier comment that you flew on 2 separate tickets but I assume they were both ANA flights. I believe this is prohibited. In addition, we routinely inform passengers that individuals with symptoms such as fever will not be allowed to board an aircraft and request all passengers wear a mask via terminal announcements. We are encouraging passengers to stay a safe distance from each other by suggesting a standard distance and changing the way we use and place tables and chairs. Rules are rules, no exceptions, period. These are extenuating circumstances. I have 16h layover in Tokyo at Haneda airport at terminal 3. Do, I need a transit visa for this stay? The fares from Narita are 4,000. Suspension of visa validity 5. Get answers to your questions about Japan, Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 2023 public holiday chart in East Asian countries, Ministry of Justice official announcement for entry/re-entry. In Japan, they play by the rules, and the country benefits tremendously from it. I have a flight booked from Vancouver to Malaysia through Narita Airport (17-hour overnight layover) in 3 weeks. Too bad my flight is end of may. We don't care about transit passengers. Wondering about a few things regarding Haneda: If you have checked bags, is baggage claim on the airside as well? They have a resting area, a private restroom, coffee, water, other non alc. If were not entering Japan does that mean we only have to fulfill testing requirements for our final destination? The following cases require entry into Japan and hence have to go through regular entry procedures: Transferring between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport; https://www.ana.co.jp/en/es/travel-information/lounges/connection/. Ive seen Japanese service personnel tense up at the prospect of dealing with angry gaijin syndrome. Clearly, in my personal opinion, we will choose to behave that this is what I deserve to get. Thank you! https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/travel_and_visa.html. I need to get in touch with them. Thank you very much for the information. wondering if I should buy my husband and I one of those flights just to have A ticket to enter the lounge?? Thats not how things are in Japan. Please let us know what happens. An almost uniquely American failure is believing the rules dont apply to me. At Haneda Airport, we are working together with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and other relevant agencies and airport operators to take measures against COVID-19. I am flying to Taipei with my wife and three year old daughter next Friday had booked the Royal Park Hotel for Friday night. are there convenience store. You still cannot enter Japan for transit, which would be required for a HND/NRT connection, even if same-day. Hi Ricky, unfortunately that is not allowed. I would have pressed the lounge admittance. It also has to do with the visa-free entry agreement Japan and the US have. When I am checking the available restaurants I see most of them are on 4th floor. You will not be permitted to travel from one Japanese airport to another in order to board a connecting flight. Mathew is weak. As staff of an airport lounge especially in the Japanese corporate environment has no discretion to bend the rules or autonomy to make decisions. Its just about every person for themselves in this world. Note: When you have check-in baggage from international airports, please make sure to pick up your baggage at the first entering point in Japan. He is not a member of any frequent flyer club etc. Both flights are going in and out of terminal 3. (1) Route (round trip/one-way) (2) Connecting flight (yes or no) (3) Vaccination (complete/incomplete) (4) Passport issuing country (Nationality) (5) Origin and destination (6) Departure date. They do have a COVID notice on their HP, although not very obvious, linked to the following page with closure info, https://www.the-royalpark.jp/the/tokyohaneda/information/details.php?mode=view&id=126. We are conducting thorough cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces frequently touched by passengers: doorknobs, handrails, luggage carts, wheelchairs, baby strollers, straps and handrails on free terminal shuttle buses. Thanks, we will have long layovers there each way and were wondering if we could take outside tours which we would love to do. Great article and Im loving your responses to some of the comments. confused..pls HELP. Not a good place for Republicans and other cheats. If youre going NRSA, try going via Narita if possible. is PCR test required for flight transit through Japan? Jance, I do take offense to your republican stereotype! Thanks! My layover is at Narita international airport. At Narita, Id have to hike over to Uniteds lounge to get a shower. Now I know the airside hotel is still closed, is there an area inside JAL lounge where I can sleep for a few hours? I called AA to see if they could get me a different itinerary and the customer service representative told me that we would not be able to overnight in the Haneda airport. Reason being, I am flying economy and want to know if one can pay and get access to the lounge and shower. Its way out of line, inappropriate. Lets not even get into how Germans cannot handle their 4% ABV alcohol in public haha and become completely violent and disorderly in any major German city square almost every night, particularly the weekend. Hi there, how did you access/buy Sky Lounge? Like anybody in this world cares if Dara from the liveandletsfly.com comment section would hire them. The facility boasts essential amenities that are wheelchair-accessible, including restrooms, bathrooms, and elevators. That is what I mean. We should get them to team up again in amore better alliance than their WW2 Axis so as to help us with the Chinese and Russians lol. Hi Matthew! I would have asked for a supervisor. I think not. I seriously doubt the training and knowledge of AA personnel now. Question if I booked a separate new ticket from Haneda to Bangkok(Singapore airlines), do you think Id be allowed to keep that original sfo-Haneda flight (No checked bags), or would JAL not allow me to board the plane in SFO? I am flying business class on JAL though.. Hope they let me inside the lounge. However, it requires a change in airports in Tokyo, from Haneda airport (HND) to Narita airport (NRT) with a 4 hour transit window. Any insights on that? The airline sold the ticket with an itinerary crossing two calendar days to an individual not allowed to leave the terminal. When I got to LAX before boarding my flight to HND, I went to the gate and talked to JAL staff. My return return trip is MEL-NRT-BOS and I have a 10 hour layover in NRT. Hi Matthew, we are flying out of Bangkok on July 6 at night, arriving at Haneda early morning on July 7, and have a 9 hour layover in Haneda. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Do we not live in such a divisive world already? Thanks. I doubt things will move quickly enough within the next 60 days to allow individual visitors to go through inbound immigration. Ive probably given 4 to 5 different reasons, all of which are true, but having the option to fly to the other side of the planet and e-invent oneself is a beautiful thing. at their destination and transit point. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Is it possible to transit through Tokyo at this time of Covid restrictions if I do not plan to stay in Japan (Tokyo). Was hoping the Transit hotel would be open by then but its not looking good. You only need to satisfy the destination testing requirements. Weak? Small problem: it is still closed due to the pandemic (not that its website reflects this). I have a JAL flight planned for September SFO Haneda. If you are traveling through Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) or Kansai International Airport in Osaka, you can transit without a visa if: You have a confirmed onward ticket within the next 72 hours You stay within the international transit area of the airport You have the necessary documents needed for the next country of destination Granted, you wouldnt have been able to stay in the lounge from 1-5am, but at least you wouldve had a good 10 hours before closing, and then be banished for just 4 hours before it reopened. I deal with clients all the time and know what its like to have a nightmare client. Maybe she sensed that was going to happen, because the lounge agent breathed a huge sigh of relief and a smile spread across her face when I did not argue and instead just nodded, said thank you, and took my boarding pass back. Next time I hope to return to the Park Hyattbut for this trip, my quiet bench was about the best I could hope for. Im not sure that playing the Karen card as you suggest is the way to go. Thanks Matt. Great article. It is available from 10:00 to 17:00, and can be reached at 03-6233-9266. U r a guru. Can wait in the transit area for 21hrs?? Fukuoka /driving to Yufuin & Takachiho Gorge. Keep up the good work! The PP website doesnt mention any restrictions. Dont spew that here. Apr 16, 2022, 11:39 p.m. Save. I couldnt activate it in Thailand. International Travel to Japan Great article, we are doing our first long haul flight since COVID in a couple of weeks. I purposely booked a 24 hour layover in Japan, not realizing that it was closed to tourism. But we have two kids, one is Australian and one is British (dont ask!). I am flying delta to Japan and then ANA to Bangkok the next day. Also it is highly unlikely a supervisor would have over-ruled the agent. I dont think youll be able to get in until the day of travel, sadly. This is super helpful and im bummed to hear the Park Royal is closed. If we have 1 business class ticket and 2 economy tickets, can we all 3 take a shower (even if we have to pay for the same) ? ANA will trial the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass on its flights connecting Tokyo with Honolulu and New York until June 6. Report inaccuracy link and provided them with this: https://www.ana.co.jp/asw/topinfo/info_branch_g.jsp?infoID=vn_e20200501133159&info_tool_flag=1. The owner of this site is not an investment advisor, financial planner, nor legal or tax professional and articles here are of an opinion and general nature and should not be relied upon for individual circumstances. You will add CGK to DPS flight, separate. Please pick one that suits your needs. I will be in transit in Tokyo International Haneda airport overnight. This is so helpful! Hi Matthew, Thank you for your informative article. Is it okay to go outside the airport and tour around nearby tourist spots? 1. The lounge rules were clearly laid out and I chose the routing. 1. That left me with a nearly 20-hour layover in HND, most of it spent in the airport terminal. Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions (Japanese page) on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website. Or purchase access? It was a smart move, as there wasnt much open once you get past security and into the gates. We are conducting thorough ventilation of locations such as security checkpoints, terminal buildings, customs, arrival floors, restaurants, and shops as much as possible. At this time, Virgin Australia does not sell itineraries from Japan through our website. I am flying ANA economy and Im thinking of buying access to one of the lounges so I can take a shower before a long flight. We have 15 hours layover in Haneda to BKK. Hi Husan, your bag will be checked through. Thats how things are done in japan: By The Book. Hello, this is really helpful! Good article! And (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Only if the flight departs before 5:00am the next morning. Due to lack of international travel, Japan international airport ameneties are at bare minimums. You were a sissy . Is this correct? I explained my situation and asked them if they can help check my luggage directly to TSA. There were a couple places open till midnight, but I do intermittent fasting and did not even get hungry. I called AA to see if they could get me a different itinerary and the customer service representative told me that we would not be able to overnight in the Haneda airport. To fly with us, please contact your preferred Travel Agent or alternatively, please call Virgin Australia on: +61 7 3119 7089 (From anywhere in the world on any network. But noits just a lounge. There were a few cafes open. It works out most of the time, but sucks for edge-cases like this. However, there is no award space from HND-BKK. Is the transit hotel in Haneda now open or when will it open? In terms of a spacious first class product, the @E, Nearly five years ago, I took a break from I, United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improv. The country is set to reopen next month, so sleeping on a bench may not be necessary. Prior to the pandemic I would commute in and out of Haneda. But a great man is someone who takes a step back and admits that clearly the fault doesnt lie in the other party and just accept & make the best of the situation! This trip is getting more and more epic! I will be facing the same thing in a month at Haneda. I am a U.S. citizen but my wife is Brazilian, which may add to the complexity. . After a couple espressos and a warm shower, I was feeling great. If on the secure side past the immigration/passport control, you should have access. I have seen many Germans lose face traveling and make scenes just recently in July in Frankfurt one German berated another German about the rules and the other German was quite mean in return. Im flying with JAL. Find the perfect walking through an airport stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Its not looking like Japan will be open. I will have a 12hr layover at HND (5:30AM 5PM) with JAL. Last I checked the transit hotel is still closed. She's flying July 8th next month. In short., I am reading overnight transits are not allowed on sherpa (joinsherpa.com) but from what I am reading here, you managed to survive an overnight layover. Hey Dave, are you flying Business with JAL or Economy ? If no, then dont bother. (We arrived early afternoon at Haneda and planned on the rest). Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. COVID-19-related requirements for travel to the U.S. . Reply Report inappropriate content Unless maybe if its an ANA ticket Turkish will let me check them through at origin? We have a 18 hour layover at Haneda coming up in May, arriving at 445PM and departing at 1130AM the next morning. Requirements change often. However, if Im reading your article right, it seems that overnight transits in Narita are not allowed? (HNL PNH), (PHN HNL). Is this still permitted with the current Covid rules. Im doing the same layover in December on my way to Thailand. Yes, a rule-following society is perfect for Democrats. You dont want to look like a snowflake because you dont like the rules there. Currently, all nonresident foreigners without exceptional circumstances are denied entry to Japan, regardless of their country of origin. Passengers are allowed to make same-day connections in Tokyo Narita and can make overnight connections in Tokyo Haneda, but in both cases are not allowed to actually enter Japan. (There, perhaps, is still hope of three week the transit hotel will re-open. During the pandemic, ANA is only using its Suites Lounge, normally reserved for first class passengers. I just think the travel agent isn't knowledgeable. 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