Airport Access

The comparison between Haneda airport and Changi airport.

Haneda Airport - Taxis

Taxis can be accessed at the Haneda Airport taxi stand, 4-steater and 6-seater taxis are available.

Taxis in Tokyo costs around 5000 to 11000 yen depending on the destination of the travel and the time of day as well.

Passengers will experience a surcharge of 20% if they take taxis from 10pm to 5am daily.

Railway Access

(Tokyo Monorail)

Tokyo Monorail is a great alternative to Taxis, as it is a cheaper alternative as wel as helps with road congestions. Tokyo Monorail makes Haneda airport accessible to central cities in Tokyo and vice versa. The average price range is between 150 yen to 600 yen depending on the distance of travel.

Monorail Line: 13 mins from Tokyo Monorail Hamamatsucho station to Haneda Airport International Station on the Haneda Express.

It costs 490 yen for cash payments from any station from Haneda International Airport to the Hamamatsucho Station for the Monorail.

The first trains from Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Railways arrive at international terminal around 5:15 and 5:30 respectively.

Tokyo Monorail covers a broader area of travel, with connecting stations to other railways at Hamamatsucho, Shinagawa, Nippori and more.

However, this railway is unaccessible at night and the early hours of the morning, thus not making it fully accessible at all times. The last train to depart is at 12 01 am and the earliest train starts 5 hours later at 4 59 am. The average interval between the trains are 4 minutes and can come as fast as 3 minutes 20 seconds during peak hours.

Railway Access

(Keikyu Railway)

The Keikyu Railway is another option for passengers travelling to and from Haneda airport. The Keikyu Railway has 5 different train services (Local line, Airport Express, Limited Express(TOKKYU), Limited Express(KAITOKU) and Airport Limited Express).

Starting from the Local line and moving down the 5 services to the Airport Express, the Local line stops at every station on the map of the Keikyu Railways. The other services travel along the same map however they travel to lesser stops, descending in stops from Airport Express down to Airport Limited Express.

This gives the passengers options as to which trains they would like to take, depending on the stops that these trains stop at. The price of the Keikyu Railway is of similar range to the Tokyo Monorail.

Bus Limousines

The bus limousines can be accessed via the bus terminals in Haneda airport. The buses travel to different cities and stations in Japan. Bus Ticket Purchase and Boarding Points: Passengers will have to purchase their ticket at a ticket and hotel reservation counter or through a bus ticket vending machine before boarding the bus.

There are 11 terminals in Haneda International Airport that goes to different locations in the country. Which includes Tokyo Sta., Hino, Hachioji, Takao from Bus Terminal 1.

Buses from terminals also goes to other cities: Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Nagano, Fukushima

There are also late-night bus services available

Travellers simply approach the ticketing staff and would be recommended on which buses to take to best travel to their destination. The prices of these buses are higher than the railway transportations as these buses create more comfort and have sufficient luggage storing space for travellers.

The length of these trips are however longer than railway trips. An example of the price would be a trip between Tokyo station and Haneda station is 930 yen and the length of the trip being 40 to 55 minutes.

Early morning buses that comes from central Tokyo and Yokohama starts arriving around 4:30. Places connected by early-morning buses includes Tokyo Station and Shinjuku.

Bus schedules could be checked online too.

Bus timetables could also be checked in the International Passenger terminals.

Furthermore, there is also a limousine bus service to and fro between Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. The fares for an adult and a child are 3200yen and 1600yen respectively.

Different types of discounted rates for the bus service are also available.

For example, premium coupons. Details for all types of discounted rates are available online too.

Reservations for the limousine service are available online.

Adding On, the limousine service goes to many more location from Haneda airport instead of just to and fro the two airports like Tokyo Railway Station.

Late Night Bus Service

They go to numerous destinations and are operated by 3 companies, namely:

However, they are less frequent and more expensive than those operating in the day.

The latest and earliest timings for the buses are generally as follows:

Departing from Haneda Airport - latest bus around 0300hrs
Arriving at Haneda Airport - earliest around 0400hrs

Bus Stop Map - Free Shuttle Bus

Free Shuttle Bus Between Terminals

A free shuttle bus operates between the International terminal and the Domestic Terminals.

Operation Hours: 0448 to 0000, 0040. (Departure of last bus from International Terminal is 2356, Departure at 0040 leaves from bus top No. 0)

Frequency of bus is of every 4 minutes.

Route of Bus starts from International terminal proceeding to Domestic Terminal 2 then Domestic Terminal 1 and then back to the International terminal.

Time required to Domestic Terminal 1 and 2 is 10 and 7 mins respectively.

Shuttle Bus (from hotels)

There are also free shuttle bus services by some hotels near the airport.

Pickup timings for the various hotels generally are as follows:

Airport to hotels: around 1800 hrs to midnight.
Hotel to the airport: around 0400hrs to about 1000hrs

For actual timings for each hotel, please visit their website for more info.

Some of the hotels that provide this service are:

Haneda Inn
Hotel MYSTAYS Haneda
Tokyo Inn Tokyo Haneda Airport (No. 1 & No. 2)
Hotel JAL City
Keikyu EX Inn

Private Vehicles (Cars, Rented Automobiles, Private Hires):

Parking is prohibited on all roads around Haneda Airport international Terminal except designated sections in set-down lane. Visitors accessing the airport by car should use the parking lots. Parking is free up to 30 minutes from entering. There are instructions on using the parking lot online.

Congestion of parking lots on Saturday, Sunday and holidays are expected. Public transport to access Haneda Airport is encouraged.

This is the map for roads in the airport.

Actual traffic status and road restrictions are available for checking online too in aiding of better planning on accessing the airport.

Motor Vehicles Drivers will be able to access Haneda Airport through Haneda Airport Exit on Bayshore (Westbound) Route and Route 357 from Tokyo Area.

And, Haneda Airport Exit on Bayshore Route (Eastbound) Route and Wangan Kanpachi Exit on Bayshore Route (Eastbound) from Yokohama area.

Haneda Airport Wharf

Starting 2011, the Haneda Airport wharf is a water traffic access point intended for tourists exchange and transportation if needed. It is located near the International Terminal. The Haneda Airport Wharf is located inside the Haneda Airport area. It is on the left bank of Tama River.

Details regarding the bus information and the direction to walk by foot are available online.

However, it is likely not a commonly used access mode as it is not directly connected to the terminal. One would have to take a bus from the terminal or take a 15-minute walk.

People who are likely to use this as an access mode would likely be:

looking for a special way to go to the airport
wanting to go sightseeing before their flights
for leisure purposes (no flights to catch)

Regular cruises connect the airport wharf with the Yokohama Pukarisanbashi Pier and Odaiba Seaside Park Pier. The picture below depicts the wharf routes.

Parking Facilities In Haneda

There are multi-storey car parks at each terminal. In Terminals 1 and 2, there are 2 car park buildings. They are labelled P1-P4, where P1 and P2 is connected to terminal 1 and P3 and P4 is connected to terminal 2.

Beside the International Terminal, there is a multi-storey carpark, which is linked to the International Terminal on the first floor and by a covered walkway on the third floor.

Parking Capacity

International Terminal - around 3000 lots

P1 - 2351 lots

P2 - 2315 lots

P3 - 2449 lots

P4 - 2,425 lots (2 large spaces, and 16 high-roof spaces)

The carparks are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Below is the layout of the terminals at Haneda Airport, showing carparks P1-P4 and the carpark at the International Terminal.

Here are the different kinds of Parking rates:

And the permitted vehicle types and location:

Long Term Remote Parking

Other than the parking lots provided by the terminal, there are a few private companies that provide long term parking services outside the airport but near the airport’s vicinity. Some of these companies provide free transport for their customers from their carpark to Haneda Airport.

Some of the companies that provide this service are:

Changi International Airport

Changi Airport - Taxis

Taxis to and from Changi Airport Singapore are the most convenient mode of transport that customers can take. Each specific terminal from terminal 1 to terminal 4 has its own dedicated taxi stand, usually located at the same level as the arrival halls. Due to Singapore being relatively small, taxis can conveniently take passengers to just about any location in the country in under an hour. Similar to Haneda airport, the convenience of taxis make it the most expensive mode of transport to and from Changi Airport.

Taxis in Singapore have an average starting fee of $3 to $3.50. There is a 50% increase of the overall meter fee from 12am to 6am due to the midnight surcharge. Passengers who use taxi services from Changi Airport Taxi Stands would have to pay additional fees of $5 from 5pm to 12pm everyday, and an additional of $3 at any other time. This is the map of expressways in Singapore.

Public Bus Services

Public bus services to all ends of Singapore are located at basement levels in each Terminal except Terminal 4.

Areas in Singapore that Bus Services serves:

24: Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Paya Lebar, Serangoon

27: Hougang, Tampines, Seng Kang

34: Punggol, Tampines

36: Tomlinson Road, Marine Parade, Marina Centre, Orchard

53: Bishan, Pasir Ris, Serangoon

110: Compassvale, Seng Kang West

858: Woodlands, Sembwang, Yishun, Khatib

(fun fact: 858 is the longest bus route in Singapore since it is serving the north of Singapore with a loop at the Airport in the East with 82 stops at 73.5km.)

The order in which these buses travel:

Terminal 3 > Terminal 1 > Terminal 2 > Terminal 4

(24,34,36 and 110 bus services goes to T4)

Terminal 4 has a shuttle service which takes passengers to and from Terminal 2 as well.

It departs from T2 Arrival and arrives at T4 Departure. However, it departs from T4 at Arrival and arrive at the same departure point at T2.

Public buses have an average fare of 60 cents for students, and $1. 50 for adult passengers.

However, due to buses travelling to and from the airport, the bus fares for students increase to $1. 30, and adult passengers need to pay a fare of $2. 10. The use of a ticketing office is unnecessary, due to the small size of Singapore. Instead, passengers pay fares upon boarding of buses to their respective locations.

There are shuttle services from Bedok, Seng kang and Changi Business Park to changi Airport as well and the bus schedules are available online.

Public Train Services

(MRT)

Public train services, better known as MRT services, serves Changi Airport as well.

It is one of the end on the East West Line.

To get to Changi Airport, take the East West Line to Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4/CG), then transfer to Changi Airport MRT Station (CG2).

Alternatively, take the Downtown Line to Expo MRT Station (CG1/DT35), then transfer to Changi Airport MRT Station.

From Tanah Merah MRT Station to Changi Airport MRT Station:

First Train

Monday to Saturday: 5:20 AM
Sunday and public holidays: 5:47 AM

Last Train

Daily: 11:50 PM

From Expo MRT Station to Changi Airport MRT Station:

First Train

Monday to Saturday: 5:23 AM
Sunday and public holidays: 5:49 AM

Last Train

Daily: 11:54 PM

Single-ride tickets and EZ-link cards can be purchased at all train stations.

Parking Facilities

There are five car parks at Changi Airport—one at each Terminal, as well as the South Car Park between Terminal 2 and JetQuay.

There is a 10-minute grace period for pick-up/drop-off at all car parks.

Full parking charges will apply for vehicles and motorcycles that stay in the car park beyond 10 minutes from the time of entry. These are the rates:

There are designated pick up points for the respective terminals and all the pick up points are available online at Changi Airport's Website.