Route Network
Tokyo Airport connects 103 destinations worldwide, with New Chitose standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Atlanta, and the shortest flight is to Tokoname.
Route and destination data updated September 1, 2026.
Tokyo Airport is served by 48 airlines, with ANA in the lead at 35% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 63% of routes. 30 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 42 airlines operate international routes, compared with eight airlines serving domestic routes. Delta Air Lines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Atlanta with a flight time of 13 hrs 35 mins.
Tokyo Airport provides direct service to 27 countries across five continents. The route network is 47% domestic and 53% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- 3 min late
- min (+4.2%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 1 min late
- 6 min (+118.1%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 12 flights (24 hour total)
Sep 3
2026
03:00 - 04:00
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- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 1
Sep 3
2026
02:00 - 03:00
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 1
Sep 3
2026
01:00 - 02:00
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 0
Sep 3
2026
00:00 - 01:00
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 1
Sep 2
2026
23:00 - 00:00
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 1
Sep 2
2026
22:00 - 23:00
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
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- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
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- 0
Sep 2
2026
21:00 - 22:00
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- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
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- 0
Sep 2
2026
20:00 - 21:00
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- 19 min early19 min early19 minutes early
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2026
19:00 - 20:00
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Sep 2
2026
17:00 - 18:00
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Sep 2
2026
16:00 - 17:00
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2026
15:00 - 16:00
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Sep 2
2026
14:00 - 15:00
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Sep 2
2026
13:00 - 14:00
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Sep 2
2026
12:00 - 13:00
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Sep 2
2026
11:00 - 12:00
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2026
10:00 - 11:00
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2026
09:00 - 10:00
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2026
08:00 - 09:00
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Sep 2
2026
07:00 - 08:00
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Sep 2
2026
06:00 - 07:00
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
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- 2
Sep 2
2026
05:00 - 06:00
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- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
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- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
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- Departures
- 6 min late
- 5 min (-47.3%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 2 min late
- 12 min (-86.2%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 71 flights (7 day total)
Sep 2
2026
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 9
Sep 1
2026
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 8
Aug 31
2026
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Aug 30
2026
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Aug 29
2026
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Aug 28
2026
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Aug 27
2026
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- 21 min late21 min late21 minutes late
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- 29
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3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 |
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Sep 1, 2026 |
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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- Departures
- 8 min late
- min (-2.4%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 6 min late
- 1 min (-9.9%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 714 flights (30 day total)
Sep 2
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 9
Sep 1
2026
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
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- 8
Aug 31
2026
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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Aug 30
2026
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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Aug 29
2026
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Aug 28
2026
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- 10
Aug 27
2026
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- 29
Aug 26
2026
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- 36
Aug 25
2026
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- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
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- 69
Aug 24
2026
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- 4
Aug 23
2026
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- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 6
Aug 22
2026
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- 26 min late26 min late26 minutes late
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- 87
Aug 21
2026
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- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
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Aug 20
2026
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- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
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- 9
Aug 19
2026
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
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Aug 18
2026
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Aug 17
2026
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Aug 16
2026
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- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
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- 2
Aug 15
2026
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Aug 14
2026
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Aug 13
2026
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- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
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Aug 12
2026
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- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
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Aug 11
2026
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- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
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- 68
Aug 10
2026
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- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
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Aug 9
2026
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- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
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- 33
Aug 8
2026
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
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- 92
Aug 7
2026
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Aug 6
2026
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Aug 5
2026
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- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
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- 11
Aug 4
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
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- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
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- 13
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Global Rankings
Most destinations
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,053 ft 3,369 m 11,053 ft · 3,369 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,053 ft 3,369 m 11,053 ft · 3,369 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,862 ft 3,006 m 9,862 ft · 3,006 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,862 ft 3,006 m 9,862 ft · 3,006 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,215 ft 2,504 m 8,215 ft · 2,504 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,215 ft 2,504 m 8,215 ft · 2,504 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,215 ft 2,504 m 8,215 ft · 2,504 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,215 ft 2,504 m 8,215 ft · 2,504 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
3 aircraft cannot operate at Tokyo Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,053 ft (3,369 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |
Operational Context
Tokyo (IATA: HND) operates around 726 flights per day to 104 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 48 domestic and 55 international routes, with ANA as the leading carrier and New Chitose currently the busiest connection. From HND, passengers can reach 27 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,369 m (11,053 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Haneda Airport is a major hub in Tokyo’s air network and a key gateway for both domestic and international travel. Its route system combines a large domestic schedule with an extensive international portfolio, giving it a balanced role in short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul traffic. The airport serves as an important base for ANA and also supports a broad mix of Japanese and foreign carriers.
Domestic services remain a central part of operations, with frequent links to major cities across Japan. International flying is also well established, with routes to destinations across Asia, North America, Europe, and other regions, making the airport an important connector for both business and leisure travel.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Haneda’s passenger operations are organized through multiple terminal buildings, with domestic and international traffic handled in separate facilities. This structure supports a high-volume schedule and helps divide traffic flows between domestic point-to-point services and international flights. The terminal system is designed to connect passengers efficiently between check-in, security, retail, and boarding areas.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Separate domestic and international processing
- Multiple terminal buildings
- Clear airline and route segmentation
- High-frequency passenger handling
- Transfer-oriented layout for connecting traffic
Passenger-facing facilities include check-in and baggage services, security screening, retail areas, and food and beverage options. The airport also provides services for transit passengers, accessibility needs, and ground transport connections through the terminal complexes.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Shops and duty-free outlets
- Restaurants and cafés
- Airline and independent lounges
- Accessibility assistance
- Ground transport information
Airport Lounges
Lounges at Haneda include both airline-operated and independent facilities, with access generally based on airline class, frequent flyer status, or paid entry where offered. Lounge locations are distributed across the terminal system and are intended mainly for departing and connecting passengers.
Notable lounges include:
- ANA Lounge
- ANA Suite Lounge
- JAL Sakura Lounge
- JAL Diamond Premier Lounge
- Airport lounges operated for eligible passengers
Dining and Food Options
The airport offers a broad range of dining choices across its terminal buildings, including quick-service counters, cafés, Japanese food outlets, and sit-down restaurants. The mix reflects both domestic travel demand and international passenger needs, with options available before and after security in different parts of the airport.
Common dining options include:
- Quick-service restaurants
- Cafés
- Japanese cuisine outlets
- International food counters
- Grab-and-go snacks
Public Transport and Parking
Haneda is well connected to central Tokyo by rail, monorail, and bus services, with taxi and road access also widely used. Official airport transport information is available through Haneda Airport Access, which outlines rail and bus links, as well as other arrival and departure options.
The airport’s location inside the Tokyo metropolitan area makes it especially convenient for access to central wards and the wider surrounding region. It is commonly used by passengers traveling on both scheduled domestic services and international routes, with strong onward connectivity for business travel and short-stay trips.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Monorail
- Rail services
- Airport buses
- Taxi
- Private car
Parking is available for travelers arriving by car, with airport parking products designed for both short stays and longer parking periods. Official parking details are provided on the airport website.
Parking options include:
- Short-term parking
- Long-term parking
- Multi-day parking
- Terminal-adjacent parking
- Prebooked parking products
Runways and Operations
Haneda has a four-runway airfield, allowing it to support a very high level of scheduled passenger traffic and intensive domestic operations. The runway layout accommodates a wide range of commercial aircraft, from narrow-body domestic jets to long-haul wide-body aircraft used on international services.
The longest runway is 3,369 meters, which supports long-haul operations and operational flexibility during periods of high traffic. The airport’s airfield and traffic patterns are designed for continuous movement and high throughput, reflecting its role as one of Japan’s primary aviation gateways.
The runway system includes:
- Four runways
- A long-haul-capable main runway
- Support for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft
- High-frequency commercial operations
- Runway configuration suited to dense traffic
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Haneda is one of Japan’s most important passenger airports and functions as a major hub in the national network. It serves a large domestic market alongside substantial international demand, making it a central point for travel within Japan and for overseas connections.
Its route structure supports frequent business travel, leisure demand, and connecting traffic. The airport also plays a significant role in serving Tokyo as a metropolitan destination and as a transfer point for passengers moving between domestic and international sectors.
The airport’s role includes:
- Major domestic hub
- International gateway
- High-frequency business travel airport
- Connecting point for Japan-wide travel
- Metropolitan area airport
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located in Tokyo and serves the city proper, the wider Tokyo metropolitan area, and surrounding parts of the Kanto region. Its central urban position gives it an advantage for travelers seeking faster access to downtown Tokyo than more distant airports.
It also attracts passengers from neighboring prefectures within easy ground-transport reach, particularly for domestic travel and short international trips.
The airport serves:
- Central Tokyo
- Greater Tokyo metropolitan area
- Kanto region travelers
- Domestic connecting passengers
- Short-haul and business travelers
Hotels Near the Airport
Hotels are available in and around the airport area, making the location useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers with short stays. Official airport hotel information is the best source for current room access and terminal proximity.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda
- Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu
- Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Airport History
Haneda began as Tokyo’s principal commercial airport in the early 20th century and developed rapidly in the postwar period as air travel demand increased. As Tokyo’s aviation needs expanded, the airport became the city’s main domestic gateway and one of the most important airports in Japan.
Over time, new terminal facilities and airfield improvements were added to handle rising traffic and changing airline operations. The airport’s role grew alongside Japan’s broader economic expansion, with domestic services forming the core of its network for many years.
International operations were later expanded as capacity and policy changes allowed more overseas services to be accommodated at the airport. This shift increased Haneda’s strategic importance by adding international gateway functions to its long-established domestic role.
In the modern era, additional runway and terminal development supported higher traffic levels and a more balanced mix of domestic and international flying. The airport now operates as a major hub for Tokyo with a dense domestic schedule, significant international service, and high passenger throughput.