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Narita International Airport
International airport in Japan
Travel Tips
Consider using the Airport Limousine Bus for convenient transfers to your hotel. 1
Use the Narita Express or Tokyo Monorail for convenient access to Tokyo. 2
Arrival around 8pm, plan for transportation to the city. 3
Introduction
History
- ๐ Initial Planning: Conceptualized in the 1960s due to capacity and noise issues at Haneda Airport.
- ๐๏ธ Construction: Began in the late 1960s, faced significant local resistance and protests.
- ๐ชง Protests: Known as the Sanrizuka Struggle, involving local residents and student activists.
- ๐ก๏ธ Security: High security measures during opening due to violent protests.
- ๐ Opening: Officially opened on May 20, 1978, after delays caused by protests.
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Terminals
- ๐ข Terminal 1: Divided into North Wing, Central Building, and South Wing. Houses SkyTeam and Star Alliance carriers.
- ๐ข Terminal 2: Opened in 1992, primarily serves Oneworld carriers.
- ๐ข Terminal 3: Opened in 2015, designed for low-cost carriers.
- ๐๏ธ Facilities: Includes duty-free shops, restaurants, and lounges.
- ๐ซ Gates: Terminal 1 has 40 gates, Terminal 2 has 38 gates, and Terminal 3 has 21 gates.
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Transportation
- ๐ Narita Express: Connects the airport to central Tokyo in about an hour.
- ๐ Skyliner: High-speed train service to Tokyo's Nippori Station in 36 minutes.
- ๐ Buses: Multiple bus services to various parts of Tokyo and surrounding areas.
- ๐ Car Rentals: Available at the airport for convenient travel.
- ๐ Taxis: Readily available, though more expensive than public transport.
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Facilities
- ๐๏ธ Shopping: Extensive duty-free shopping options.
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Dining: Wide range of restaurants offering Japanese and international cuisine.
- ๐บ Lounges: Multiple airline lounges for premium passengers.
- ๐จ Hotels: On-site hotels for convenient accommodation.
- ๐ถ Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
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Future Developments
- ๐ซ Runway B Extension: Plans to extend Runway B to 3,500 meters by 2028.
- ๐ซ Runway C: New 3,500-meter runway planned for the east side of the airport.
- ๐ข One Terminal: Conceptual plan to consolidate the three existing terminals into a single facility.
- ๐ Capacity: Expansion to increase annual slot capacity from 300,000 to 460,000.
- ๐ค๏ธ Transit Links: Upgraded transit links to central Tokyo as part of the expansion.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +81 476-34-8000 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.narita-airport.jp/jp/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba 282-0004, Japan |
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