*This article is based on information current as of September 2023.

Narita Airport Terminal 2 connects directly to “Airport Terminal 2 Station,” served by both the JR and Keisei lines, making it easy to reach from the greater Tokyo area.

This article explains the trains and other access methods for getting to Narita Airport Terminal 2, for anyone planning to use it. Along with ways to get directly to the terminal, we’ll also introduce how to move between terminals, so be sure to use this as a reference.

Basic information about Narita Airport Terminal 2

Narita Airport has three terminals, with numerous airlines arriving and departing from them.

To use the terminal comfortably, it helps to understand its basic layout.

Basic layout

Narita Airport Terminal 2 opened in 1992. Together with Terminal 1, which opened in 1973, it has long supported Japan’s gateway to the skies.

The floor details for Terminal 2 are as follows.

B1F	Station
1F	Arrival lobby
2F	Parking connection corridor
3F	Departure lobby / duty-free shopping area
4F	Departure lobby / restaurants / shops / observation deck

Although Terminal 2 is smaller than Terminal 1, it has numerous shops and restaurants. It also has familiar shops such as MUJI and UNIQLO, so you won’t get bored even while spending time in the terminal.

There’s also an observation deck, where you can enjoy watching planes take off and land up close.

Airlines operating at Narita Airport Terminal 2

Numerous international airlines arrive and depart from Terminal 2.

For domestic flights, Japan Airlines (JAL) is the only carrier.

The airlines operating there are as follows.

International

American Airlines, Eastar Jet, Iberia, Air India, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Premia, Emirates, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Greater Bay Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, SCAT Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai AirAsia X, Tigerair Taiwan, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, T’way Air, Japan Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Hawaiian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Bamboo Airways, Firefly, Fiji Airways, Philippine Airlines, Finnair, Fly Kunlun, British Airways, Vietjet Air, HK Express, Air Macau, Malaysia Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, LATAM Airlines (LAN)

Domestic

Japan Airlines

Combining international and domestic flights, 42 airlines use Terminal 2. However, this may change depending on operating conditions, so be sure to check your departure/arrival terminal in advance when flying.

Procedures at Narita Airport Terminal 2

Before using the terminal, it helps to understand check-in and departure/arrival locations so you’re not scrambling on the day of travel. We’ve also summarized the approximate time and location needed from arriving at the terminal to boarding your flight, so use this as a reference.

Check-in procedure

【International flights】

The check-in counters are on the 3rd floor of Terminal 2. Since there are numerous counters, if you get lost, try the support center on the same floor.

Check-in times vary by airline. In general, check-in opens 2 to 2.5 hours before departure. Check-in closes 45 minutes to 1 hour before departure, so it’s best to allow plenty of time.

Note that domestic flight check-in is on the 1st floor, so be careful when using it.

Departure lobby

【International flights】

The departure lobby is on the same 3rd floor as the check-in counters. All procedures up to moving to the boarding gate take place on the 3rd floor, so there’s little movement involved, and you can relax after completing boarding procedures. Note that depending on your flight, you may need to move to the 4th floor.

【Domestic flights】

Boarding procedures take place after moving to the 2nd floor. After that, boarding takes place from the 1st or 3rd floor. Unlike international flights, there are fewer restaurants and shops, so be sure to eat and shop beforehand.

Reference: Narita Airport floor map

Arrival lobby

At Terminal 2, the arrival lobby is on the 1st floor. Bus and taxi stops are right in front, making it easy to get moving after arrival.

Domestic flights arrive on the 2nd floor, so if you want to use a bus, taxi, or train, you’ll need to move to another floor — keep this in mind.

How to get to Narita Airport Terminal 2

Here are four ways to access Narita Airport Terminal 2.

1. Train
2. Limousine bus / shuttle bus
3. Taxi
4. NearMe

We’ve summarized the fares and travel times from major stations such as Tokyo Station and Maihama Station. Let’s look at each one.

1. Train

Narita Airport Terminal 2 connects directly to “Airport Terminal 2 Station” on the basement level (B1F), served by both the JR and Keisei lines, so many people use this option.

You can move smoothly from Airport Terminal 2 Station to the terminal via elevator or escalator.

Airport Terminal 2 Station is a very convenient station, providing access not only to Terminal 2 but also to the No. 2 parking lot and Terminal 3.

The fares and travel times from major stations to Narita Airport Terminal 2 are as follows.

Major station	Fare (IC card)*	Travel time
Tokyo Station	¥1,209	About 1 hr 30 min
Shinjuku Station	¥1,188	About 1 hr 50 min
Maihama Station	¥978	About 1 hr 30 min
Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2 Station	¥1,523	About 2 hr 00 min

*Shows the fare and time for the cheapest route.

Here are the pros and cons of using the train.

Pros	・Direct connection from the station to the terminal ・Lower cost ・Easy to time your arrival as you like
Cons	・Burden of moving with large luggage ・Multiple transfers required ・Congested during certain hours

2. Limousine bus

Limousine buses departing directly from and arriving directly at Narita Airport Terminal 2 are very convenient for getting to major locations without needing to transfer.

At Narita Airport Terminal 2, two types of buses operate: limousine buses represented by Tokyo Airport Transport’s Airport Limousine, and shuttle buses from Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita.

Departure and arrival locations may change, so always check before using these services.

The fares and travel times for each bus are as follows.

【Tokyo Airport Transport Airport Limousine】

Boarding location	Fare	Travel time
Tokyo City Air Terminal	¥2,800	About 1 hr 5 min
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal	¥3,200	About 1 hr 25 min
Tokyo Disneyland	¥1,900	About 1 hr 5 min
Haneda Airport	¥3,200	About 1 hr 20 min

【Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita】

Boarding location	Fare	Travel time
Tokyo Station	¥1,300 (late-night/early-morning service: ¥2,600)	About 1 hr 5 min

Here are the pros and cons of using a limousine bus or shuttle bus.

Pros	・Arrives directly at the terminal ・Lower cost ・Can reserve a seat in advance ・Can check large luggage
Cons	・Need to be mindful of other passengers ・Buses may not stop at the location you want ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions ・Limited service frequency may not match your desired arrival time

3. Taxi

Like the other terminals, Narita Airport Terminal 2 has a taxi stand, giving you access close to the entrance. Unlike trains or buses, one appeal is that you can travel from wherever you like.

The taxi stand at Terminal 2 is as follows.

Terminal 2 taxi stand	No. 30 or No. 31-A

The fares and travel times below are calculated prioritizing toll roads.

Note that fares and travel times vary by taxi company.

Boarding location	Fare	Travel time
Tokyo Station	About ¥29,850	About 1 hr
Shinjuku Station	About ¥33,150	About 1 hr 10 min
Tokyo Disneyland	About ¥24,420	About 50 min
Haneda Airport	About ¥34,600	About 1 hr 5 min

At Narita Airport, flat-rate taxis operate from all three terminals, including Terminal 2. However, note that the coverage area is limited to the Tokyo metropolitan area. The covered areas and fares are as follows.

	Via Keiyo Road	Via Metropolitan Expressway Wangan Route
Edogawa, Katsushika, Adachi wards	¥19,500	¥22,500
Koto, Sumida wards, Odaiba in Minato ward, Higashi-Yashio in Shinagawa ward	¥23,500	¥23,500
Chuo, Chiyoda, Taito, Bunkyo, Arakawa wards	¥24,500	¥26,000
Shinjuku, Toshima, Nakano, Shibuya, Meguro wards, Minato ward (excluding Odaiba), Shinagawa ward (excluding Higashi-Yashio), Ota ward	¥26,500	¥27,500
Itabashi, Kita, Nerima wards	¥28,500	¥30,500
Setagaya, Suginami wards, Mitaka, Musashino cities	¥30,000	¥32,500

*Late-night/early-morning surcharges and Aqua-Line tolls are separate.

*If using regular roads, the meter rate applies.

Here are the pros and cons of using a taxi.

Pros	・No transfers needed ・Large luggage can be stored in the trunk ・Door-to-door travel
Cons	・Fares can be expensive ・Travel time is affected by traffic conditions

4. NearMe

NearMe is a flat-rate airport shuttle taxi service operated by NearMe, Inc. Because it’s a shared ride — riding together with other passengers — the cost is kept down. It can also be combined with campaign discounts such as early-bird rates.

Within the service area, door-to-door travel is available, reducing the burden of carrying large luggage.

The covered areas are as follows.

Area	Adult fare/person	Flat-rate airport taxi (reference price) *some meter-based
Funabashi City	From ¥4,980	¥14,600–¥17,500
Edogawa, Koto, Sumida, Katsushika wards	From ¥5,980	¥19,000–¥21,000
Urayasu, Ichikawa cities	From ¥5,980	¥19,900–¥20,500
Chiyoda, Taito, Chuo, Bunkyo, Adachi, Arakawa wards	From ¥5,980	¥23,000–¥26,000
Ota, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima, Minato, Meguro, Kita wards	From ¥5,980	¥25,000–¥29,000
Setagaya, Nakano, Suginami, Itabashi, Nerima wards, Musashino, Mitaka cities	From ¥6,980	¥27,000–¥31,000

Even if toll roads are used, the fare stays fixed since it’s a flat rate. As a result, you’ll arrive in about the same travel time as a taxi.

Here are the pros and cons of using NearMe.

Pros	・The more passengers share the ride, the lower the fare ・You can be picked up from anywhere within the service area ・Online payment available
Cons	・Need to be mindful of other passengers ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions ・Not available outside the service area

How to get from other terminals to Narita Airport Terminal 2

Narita Airport Terminal 2 is relatively easy to reach from other terminals, so even if you end up at the wrong terminal, you can still get there. Here are the ways to travel from Terminal 2 to the other terminals — use this as a reference.

How to get from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1

There are two ways to travel from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. Since both terminals have underground stations, travel by train is possible. The travel time and fare are as follows.

Travel time	About 5 min
Fare (IC card)	¥147

Since it’s just one stop, the travel time and fare are minimal. However, since you need to move from the basement level (B1F), it can be a burden if you’re carrying large luggage.

As another option, a free shuttle bus operates. The boarding location and travel time are as follows.

Travel time	About 10 min
Boarding location	Stop No. 8 or No. 18
First departure	5:00
Last departure	22:46
Frequency	Every 5–10 min

How to get from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 3

You can walk between Narita Airport Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 using the connecting walkway. The travel time is about 13 minutes. The connecting walkway has elevators and escalators, so you can move smoothly even with large luggage. However, as with Terminal 1, a free shuttle bus also operates, and the shuttle bus travel time is shorter.

Travel time	About 6–24 min
Boarding location	Stop No. 1 or No. 8/18
First departure	5:00
Last departure	23:05
Frequency	Every 5–7 min

Buses from stop No. 1 go directly to Terminal 3. However, note that buses from stops No. 8 and No. 18 pass through Terminal 1 first.

NearMe is the recommended way to get to Narita Airport Terminal 2 100

NearMe is drawing attention as a new access option.

Booking is easy — simply specify your location, date/time, and number of passengers on the official website, and then just wait for your dispatch confirmation notice. Since payment is also completed online, you can use the service smoothly on the day of travel.

The advantages of NearMe

Here’s how NearMe compares to other access methods from Tokyo Station to Terminal 2.

	Train	Bus	NearMe	Taxi
Fare	¥1,209	¥1,300	From ¥5,980	¥29,850
Travel time	About 1 hr 30 min~	About 1 hr 5 min	About 1 hr~	About 1 hr~
Can check large luggage	×	○	○	○
Door-to-door	×	×	○	○
Can travel at any time you like	×	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	×	▲	○
Can travel as a group	×	▲	○	×

Considering cost alone, the train is the cheapest option. However, when you factor in traveling with large luggage and flexibility in timing, NearMe — which offers a good balance — is recommended.

NearMe offers the following advantages.

・Door-to-door access

・Flat-rate pricing

・Discount services such as shared-ride discounts

・Online payment

NearMe is also convenient for family trips. Being able to travel to Narita Airport Terminal 2 with a family and large luggage, without worrying about those around you, is an appealing point.

Summary

Narita Airport Terminal 2 is easy to access by train thanks to its direct connection to Airport Terminal 2 Station. On the other hand, it also has the drawback of not being well-suited to traveling with large luggage or in large groups.

Among the options, NearMe stands out as an excellent way to travel. Flat-rate pricing, the ability to travel in large groups, and the option to check luggage are all welcome benefits for travelers. Use NearMe to enjoy cost-effective, comfortable access.

Use this article as a reference, and choose the travel method that best suits your purpose and situation.