Many people aren’t sure exactly where to go or what to do when flying JAL out of Haneda Airport. To avoid getting lost on the day of your flight, it’s important to check the location in advance.

This article guides you through Terminal 1, where you’ll board your JAL flight at Haneda Airport. We’ll also introduce ways to get to Terminal 1 using public transportation, so be sure to read to the end.

JAL Flights at Haneda Airport Depart from and Arrive at Terminal 1

When flying JAL out of Haneda Airport, Terminal 1 is where you’ll depart from and arrive at.

・Location of the departure lobby

・Location of the arrival lobby

・Location of the check-in counters

We’ll walk you through each of these locations below.

Location of the Departure Lobby

JAL’s departure lobby is on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1, and the exact location varies depending on your destination.

【North Wing】

・Destinations: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokai, and Kinki regions

・Departure gates: E, F

【South Wing】

・Destinations: Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa regions

・Departure gates: B, C

Please be careful not to mix these up.

Location of the Arrival Lobby

JAL’s arrival lobby is on the 1st floor of Terminal 1. Just outside both the North Wing and South Wing exits, you’ll find a “Meeting Plaza,” which is convenient for meeting up with others.

The 1st floor of Haneda Airport Terminal 1 also has ATMs, currency exchange counters, and baggage delivery counters, along with other convenient facilities.

Location of the Check-in Counters

The check-in counters for JAL flight procedures are located on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1, with four counters in total — two in the North Wing and two in the South Wing. Look for them near each of the clock towers.

Complete Check-in at Least 60 Minutes Before Departure! Watch the Deadlines

Please complete your JAL check-in procedures at Haneda Airport at least 60 minutes before departure. Allow yourself plenty of time and arrive at the boarding gate by 30 minutes before departure.

The security checkpoint deadline is 20 minutes before departure, and the boarding gate deadline is 10 minutes before departure, so be sure to move with plenty of time to spare.

Domestic lounges are also available on the 3rd floor of Haneda Airport Terminal 1.

・Sakura Lounge: Available to anyone for ¥3,000 per person

・Diamond Premier Lounge: Available to First Class passengers

Relax in a spacious setting until it’s time to depart.

Ways to Get to Haneda Airport Terminal 1

There are four main ways to get to Haneda Airport Terminal 1:

1. Train/Monorail

2. Limousine Bus

3. Taxi

4. NearMe

We’ve summarized the approximate fares and travel times for each option, departing from roughly the same locations, so you can find the method that best suits you.

1. Train/Monorail

Haneda Airport connects directly to the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail Line, with the platforms located on the B1 floor of Terminal 1.

The stop for the Keikyu Line is Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station. Here are the approximate fares and travel times from major stations.

Major Station	Fare	Travel Time
Tokyo Station	¥460	About 38 min
Shinjuku Station	¥490	About 41 min
Maihama Station	¥600	About 1 hr 1 min
Narita Airport Station	¥1,504	About 1 hr 58 min

If you’re taking the Tokyo Monorail, Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station is your stop. It’s convenient to take a JR line to Hamamatsucho Station and transfer there.

Below is the approximate fare and travel time for the Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station.

Hamamatsucho Station	¥492	About 16 min

Here are the pros and cons of using the train or monorail:

【Pros】

・You can travel at your own pace

・It’s inexpensive

【Cons】

・You have to carry your own luggage while moving around

・It may be crowded and you might not get a seat

・Traveling with children can be difficult

2. Limousine Bus

The limousine bus stop at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 is on the 1st floor. Note that the boarding location varies depending on your destination.

Here are the approximate fares and travel times to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 from various boarding locations using the Tokyo Airport Transport Airport Limousine (official website).

Boarding Location	Fare	Travel Time
Tokyo City Air Terminal	¥840	About 25 min
Tokyo Disneyland	¥1,000	About 45 min
Shinjuku Station West Exit	¥1,250	About 55 min
Narita Airport	¥3,200	About 1 hr 20 min

Travel times vary depending on traffic conditions. Fares are current as of October 2021, so please check the official website for the latest information.

Here are the pros and cons of using a limousine bus:

【Pros】

・You can check your luggage and travel seated

【Cons】

・You need to be considerate of other passengers

・You have to get to a designated boarding location

3. Taxi

The taxi stand at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 is on the 1st floor (arrival lobby) of the terminal. Here are the approximate fares and travel times to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 from various boarding locations.

Boarding Location	Fare	Travel Time
Tokyo Station	About ¥6,500	About 39 min
Shinjuku Station	About ¥7,540	About 49 min
Tokyo Disneyland	About ¥8,900	About 40 min
Narita Airport	About ¥31,200	About 2 hr 27 min

Fares vary depending on the taxi company and time of day. Please note that travel times may also vary depending on traffic conditions.

Here are the pros and cons of using a taxi:

【Pros】

・You can travel seated without worrying about other passengers

・You can be picked up from a location of your choosing

【Cons】

・Fares are expensive if you’re traveling alone

4. NearMe

NearMe (official website) is a flat-rate door-to-airport service provided by us, NearMe Inc. We’ll pick you up from anywhere you like, such as your home, and take you all the way to Haneda Airport.

Fare	Flat rate from ¥2,980 per person
Service Area	Tokyo’s 23 wards

Here are the pros and cons of using NearMe:

【Pros】

・Flat-rate pricing

・Easy travel since you can be picked up from anywhere you choose

・Cheaper than a taxi

・Guaranteed to travel seated

・Online payment available

【Cons】

・More expensive than the train or a limousine bus

One of NearMe’s biggest strengths is that it lets you travel comfortably over a shorter distance to the airport. With a small-group capacity of up to 6 passengers, it’s a great option for anyone who wants to avoid being around too many other passengers, or for those traveling with children.

We Recommend NearMe for Getting to Haneda Airport Terminal 1

For trips from Tokyo’s 23 wards to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, we recommend NearMe (official website), which offers many advantages. Use it from any location you specify, whether that’s your home, a hotel, or elsewhere.

NearMe has been recognized as Japan’s No. 1 airport transfer service in brand image surveys, and it also receives high marks as a service people would recommend to friends and family.

Here, we’ll introduce the details of NearMe’s service, including:

・Fares

・How to book

・Payment

If you’d like to travel comfortably over a shorter distance, be sure to consider NearMe.

Fares

Here are NearMe’s fares. The amount varies depending on the pickup area.

Route	Adult Fare/Person	Child Fare/Person Children (6-11) Junior Seat (4-5) Child Seat (0-3)
Ota, Shinagawa wards	From ¥1,980	From ¥990
Chiyoda ward	From ¥2,480	From ¥1,240
Koto, Shibuya, Chuo, Minato, Meguro, Setagaya, Bunkyo, Taito, Edogawa, Shinjuku, Sumida wards	From ¥2,980	From ¥1,490
Arakawa, Nakano wards	From ¥3,480	From ¥1,740
Suginami, Toshima, Katsushika, Adachi, Kita, Itabashi wards	From ¥3,980	From ¥1,990
Nerima ward	From ¥4,980	From ¥2,490

※Children aged 5 and under who sit on a parent’s lap ride free.

The first suitcase is free. Each additional suitcase costs ¥1,000.

How to Book

You can book by entering the required information on our website. Reservations can be made up until 3:00 PM the day before your scheduled ride. Since availability can fill up, we recommend booking early.

Payment

Please note that credit card is the only accepted payment method.

Receipts are automatically emailed to you after your ride is complete. If you need a receipt addressed to a company name, you can issue one from your history on the My Page section of the site.

Summary

When flying JAL out of Haneda Airport, be sure to use Terminal 1. Give yourself plenty of time and complete check-in at least 60 minutes before departure.

There are several ways to get to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, but if you’d like to travel comfortably over a shorter distance, we recommend using NearMe (official website). We’ll pick you up right at your door and take you all the way to the airport.

Enjoy a comfortable ride — give it a try.