I have a VISA approved for a Tokyo visit October 25-27. Travelling under Covid-19: How to get from Narita and Haneda airports LX do that all the time. For further details, please see Departure/Arrival Terminal Change for . This trip is getting more and more epic! It works out most of the time, but sucks for edge-cases like this. I will have a 12hr layover at HND (5:30AM 5PM) with JAL. AA will need to check bags through. and will purchase a basic economy fare. Btw is the wifi 24 hours? So I am wondering whether he should go via Handen airport at all. First have to say thank you soooo much fore such detailed information. is PCR test required for flight transit through Japan? Please pick up your baggage and go to the Arrival Lobby. Huge respect for not losing it? Those who are entering Japan on or after April 29th, 2023, will not be required to present a valid vaccination certificate or a COVID-19 negative test certificate. I think you did the right thing when you didnt make a fuss at the lounge. But also why would the airline sell me this ticket with this overnight transit if it was not allowed? If you have purchased a ticket from a third-party, such as a travel agency, please contact them directly. Hello, this is really helpful! Good stuff! Then go through the security check. Until I read your article, I was still under impression that Royal Park Transit is open for transit guests. I have seen many Germans lose face traveling and make scenes just recently in July in Frankfurt one German berated another German about the rules and the other German was quite mean in return. 2007 Tokyo International Air Terminal Corporation. Were on JAL economy, but we have Priority Pass through a Citi credit card. Transit at Haneda airport. Will I run into any issues? Apparently not, so we will pass our time at the airport. Transferring between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport or Kansai International Airport, or any other airports . Is it possible to transit through Tokyo at this time of Covid restrictions if I do not plan to stay in Japan (Tokyo). Also, its been a while, but I seem to recall seeing loungers at Haneda going toward the higher numbered gates. My understanding is that JAL does or am I wrong? Unfortunately, it is not just Americans which protest the inequity and unfairness or relative irrationality of the world. Babies & Kids' Guide - Let's play at Haneda! You have my greatest respect! There is a JAL flight (business class) with very reasonable price. If you need to go through the immigration & customs area at the airport in Japan, which is currently prohibited, then you must reschedule your flights. Weak? I have never done an international connection between different airlines without going out to the check-in counter. We have some long layovers coming up on our trip to Thailand and were wondering what we could do for those 13 hours in the Haneda Airport. Frequently Asked Questions|ANA Any idea if theyre still there. I love the informative and insightful posts from all people on this blog. They do have a COVID notice on their HP, although not very obvious, linked to the following page with closure info, https://www.the-royalpark.jp/the/tokyohaneda/information/details.php?mode=view&id=126. The same fare for the same route gives you a 12-hour lounge visit if its a same day connection and barely half an hour to grab a coffee before the early morning flight if its an overnight. I chuckled at the line the Japanese are like the Germans . Starting from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022, based on the New Border Measures (34), for all cross-border travelers and returnees from countries/regions where the B.1.1.529 Omicron variant becomes dominant (all countries/regions except for those where COVID-19 variants other than the Omicron variant become dominant, based on the New Border Measures (27) (February 24, 2022)), self-quarantine . This is a stupid rule and would not cost them anything to let you in. I will be in transit in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? At Narita, Id have to hike over to Uniteds lounge to get a shower. If so, you can go out and get a hotel and enjoy the night in Tokyo. Thanks Matt. I have tried to contact the transit hotel, but no reply as it has been closed for quite a while. Im not sure that playing the Karen card as you suggest is the way to go. Its just about every person for themselves in this world. October or November 2021? Would they transfer me to Narita or would I have to arrange myself since Im still not allowed to enter the country still. Thank you. I was flying business class so I received access, but you can buy access at the door. I have some terrible questions that I hope you could help me with Click here if you have forgotten your ID or password, Premium Point / Point on ANA Too bad my flight is end of may. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114000206', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan. Id still prefer to do that than try to scramble to rebook flights (especially since we have award tickets and dont want to have to pay for tickets so last minute). All airport staff are currently washing their hands thoroughly before starting work, during their break, and when they finish. Customers taking international flights will use either Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. *Immigration and Customs procedures on Visit Japan Web are available at 7 major airports (Tokyo/Narita, Tokyo/Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Naha). But instead of Japan saying that there are no entries, period. Wondering about a few things regarding Haneda: If you have checked bags, is baggage claim on the airside as well? I will be in transit in Tokyo International Haneda airport overnight. I have to transit through Haneda airport in May, 2020.. and tried calling the hotel but he didn't understand my question. The closure of the transit hotel is announced only on its Japanese website. Please try it. Its not looking like Japan will be open. I really enjoyed your article and I am looking forward to my 19-hour layover at Haneda! Notice to all passengers entering Japan (Updated April 28, 2023) Thank you for flying with Japan Airlines. Follow the indications for International Connecting Flights (Terminal 3) and proceed to the shuttle bus stop. Next time I hope to return to the Park Hyattbut for this trip, my quiet bench was about the best I could hope for. Any idea if entry restrictions will be lifted by July 7? In short., I am reading overnight transits are not allowed on sherpa (joinsherpa.com) but from what I am reading here, you managed to survive an overnight layover. Losing it for what? (American citizen), If I try to pivot and keep that ticket and also book a new ticket on Singapore airlines from Haneda to Bangkok, do you think JAL will allow me to board that seat from SFO to Haneda? I set my things down and walked over to the kitchen area to make myself a cup of coffee. We would like you to transit to your destination as soon as you can. Can wait in the transit area for 21hrs?? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114001627', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan won't care about transit passengers. To be honest, I saw no escalator or elevator to go up, except to the lounges. Because my flight departed after 5:00am, I did not have lounge accessyet. We are leaving this decision up to each store and business. Thank you for this. His other options cost more by at least $400 US. Everybody sounds bewildered. Check-in baggages are accepted by 60 minutes prior to departure time at the transfers counter. Additionally, in the event you go to the wrong terminal, moving between terminals is very convenient. Matt, do you think about what you are posting? After a couple espressos and a warm shower, I was feeling great. Hi Matt, thank you for sharing your experience! Ive seen Japanese service personnel tense up at the prospect of dealing with angry gaijin syndrome. Maximum 72 hours before boarding the flight. https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/travel_and_visa.html. If Marco Polo were alive today, could you imagine his response to our options and speed of travel? You were a sissy . If you want to clutch your pearls while throwing a fit because you feel that rules shouldnt apply to you, thats your call. Al, Norway. Most countries THAI flies to have introduced additional entry, transiting and travel requirements due to COVID-19. How annoying that they dont consider the pandemic restrictions in stupid rules like that. Now the hotel is not letting transiting passengers anymore because of the current Covid spike. I think not. Did anybody read the reviews about JAL on TripAdvisor ??? I also work for a major airline and was planning on doing this exact route next month! Hey Matthew! Dont forget to check the latest information on COVID-19 restrictions and measures of your country of residence upon returning from Japan. Its too bad the Royal Park Hotel is still closed. Please think twice before posting this nonsense. . May I ask, when was your transit experience? Could they be complaining about things they only do and they assume the other side does it too? Sorry to ask this - I just can't find decent information online. Im going to Chicago and will have 12 hours layover in Haneda. My question is are the lounges worth it? I have a flight booked from Vancouver to Malaysia through Narita Airport (17-hour overnight layover) in 3 weeks. Ive probably given 4 to 5 different reasons, all of which are true, but having the option to fly to the other side of the planet and e-invent oneself is a beautiful thing. Many rules are quite arbitrary, particularly in the context of travel rules. Yes, you can use your Priority Pass card issued by Chase to access the lounge (plus two guests).
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