Airport guide
Narita International AirportIATA code NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT/RJAA) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Tokyo, Japan in Asia. Originfacts tracks 10 direct destinations across 6 countries departing from NRT.
- Serves
- Tokyo, Japan
- Codes
- NRT · RJAA
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Region
- Asia
Narita International Airport (NRT/RJAA) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Tokyo, Japan in Asia. Operating on Asia/Tokyo local time at coordinates 35.770°, 140.390°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Originfacts tracks 10 destinations across 6 countries departing from NRT, with primary carrier operations including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and All Nippon Airways, connecting key routes to Los Angeles, Seoul, Taipei and Chicago. Passengers traveling through Narita International Airport are advised to verify terminal assignments, compare ground transport links into Tokyo, and plan check-in times with their operating airline before departure.
Narita International Airport details
- IATA code
- NRT
- ICAO code
- RJAA
- City
- Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.769°, 140.389°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 2 May 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Narita International Airport’s own pages.
NRT airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 43 m (141 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Opened
- 20 May 1978
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026) — date of official opening
- Operator
- Narita International Airport Corporation
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2024
- 39.8 million
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026), citing es.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Ibaraki Airport IBR · 46 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at NRT
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
2 open runways, all lit. Longest 16R/34L: 4,000 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 4,000 m13,123 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 16L/34R | 2,500 m8,202 ft | 60 m | asphalt | Lit |
Airlines and destinations from NRT
Source: Travelpayouts fare data, 5 Oct 2026 — destinations where travellers found a nonstop fare from NRT in the days before that date. Not a complete or live schedule.
Nonstop fares from NRT to 79 destinations in 36 countries, on 43 airlines. Originfacts’ own route records for NRT are listed separately below.
Airlines named on the fares
- GKJetstar Japan12 destinations
- JLJapan Airlines5 destinations
- IJSpring Japan5 destinations
- ZGZIPAIR5 destinations
- NHAll Nippon Airways4 destinations
- UAUnited Airlines4 destinations
- 5JCebu Pacific3 destinations
- MMPeach3 destinations
- CZChina Southern Airlines2 destinations
- JQJetstar2 destinations
- VJVietjet2 destinations
- RFAero K1 destination
- M0Aero Mongolia1 destination
- AMAeroméxico1 destination
- KCAir Astana1 destination
- CAAir China1 destination
- NXAir Macau1 destination
- NZAir New Zealand1 destination
- AAAmerican Airlines1 destination
- OSAustrian Airlines1 destination
- BGBiman Bangladesh Airlines1 destination
- EKEmirates1 destination
- EYEtihad Airways1 destination
- FJFiji Airways1 destination
- AYFinnair1 destination
- GAGaruda Indonesia1 destination
- HBGreater Bay Airlines1 destination
- IBIberia1 destination
- 7CJeju Air1 destination
- KEKorean Air1 destination
- LOLOT Polish1 destination
- QFQantas1 destination
- QRQatar Airways1 destination
- ZHShenzhen Airlines1 destination
- 3USichuan Airlines1 destination
- ULSriLankan Airlines1 destination
- LXSWISS1 destination
- TWT'way Air1 destination
- SLThai Lion Air1 destination
- TKTurkish Airlines1 destination
- HYUzbekistan Airways1 destination
- VNVietnam Airlines1 destination
- MFXiamen Airlines1 destination
The airline on a fare can be the seller of a codeshare flown by a partner. Linked names are matched to Originfacts airline pages by code and name; others are shown as the fare data names them.
Destinations by country
- Japan (16)
- Amami, Fukuoka, Hakodate, Hiroshima, Ishigaki, Kochi, Kumamoto, Matsuyama, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Nagoya, Oita, Okinawa, Osaka, Sapporo, Takamatsu
- China (9)
- Beijing, Chengdu, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Harbin, Shanghai, Shenzhen
- United States (7)
- Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, New York, San Francisco
- South Korea (4)
- Busan, Cheongju, Jeju, Seoul
- Australia (3)
- Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne
- India (3)
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
- Philippines (3)
- Cebu City, City of Angeles, Manila
- Vietnam (3)
- Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Indonesia (2)
- Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta
- Taiwan (2)
- Kaohsiung, Taipei
- United Arab Emirates (2)
- Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Austria (1)
- Vienna
- Bangladesh (1)
- Dhaka
- Belgium (1)
- Brussels
- Canada (1)
- Vancouver
- Fiji (1)
- Nadi
- Finland (1)
- Helsinki
- Germany (1)
- Frankfurt
- Guam (1)
- Hagatna
- Hong Kong (1)
- Hong Kong
- Kazakhstan (1)
- Almaty
- Macau (1)
- Macau
- Malaysia (1)
- Kuala Lumpur
- Mexico (1)
- Mexico City
- Mongolia (1)
- Ulaanbaatar
- New Zealand (1)
- Auckland
- Northern Mariana Islands (1)
- Saipan
- Poland (1)
- Warsaw
- Qatar (1)
- Doha
- Singapore (1)
- Singapore
- Spain (1)
- Madrid
- Sri Lanka (1)
- Colombo
- Switzerland (1)
- Zurich
- Thailand (1)
- Bangkok
- Turkiye (1)
- Istanbul
- Uzbekistan (1)
- Tashkent
Linked destinations also have an Originfacts route record from NRT.
Check schedules with the airline or Narita International Airport before you book.
Airlines on routes from NRT
Source: Originfacts route records, last updated 21 May 2026. Not verified by hand.
The airlines listed on the 10 routes Originfacts tracks from NRT. Originfacts’ route records cover the routes we track, not Narita International Airport’s full network. This is not a complete list of airlines at Narita International Airport.
Routes from NRT
Source: Originfacts route records, last updated 21 May 2026. Not verified by hand.
The 10 routes Originfacts tracks from NRT so far, listed with the distance and estimated flight time in each route record. Originfacts’ route records cover the routes we track, not Narita International Airport’s full network. Check live schedules with the airline.
Full list of destinations: narita-airport.jp (opens in a new tab) (the airport’s official site)
- NRTtoLAXLos AngelesUnited States8,753 km~10h 34m est.
- NRTtoICNSeoulSouth Korea1,257 km~1h 57m est.
- NRTtoTPETaipeiTaiwan2,182 km~3h est.
- NRTtoORDChicagoUnited States10,073 km~12h 5m est.
- NRTtoHNLHonoluluUnited States6,135 km~7h 33m est.
- NRTtoSINSingaporeSingapore5,358 km~6h 40m est.
- NRTtoPEKBeijingChina2,135 km~2h 57m est.
- NRTtoPVGShanghaiChina1,796 km~2h 34m est.
- NRTtoCANGuangzhouChina2,945 km~3h 53m est.
- NRTtoHKGHong KongHong Kong2,960 km~3h 54m est.
Airlines with a hub at NRT
Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026): airlines whose “airline hub” property names NRT, with no end date and not recorded as dissolved. Community-edited; hubs change.
Where NRT is
64 km east
Narita International Airport lies 64 km east of Tokyo city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at NRT
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Tokyo, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Narita International Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:narita-airport.jp (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Climate at NRT, month by month
Source: NASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily values for 2016–2025 at 35.77°, 140.39° (MERRA-2 reanalysis grid, about 50 km cells), averaged by Originfacts. Modelled, not airport weather-station readings.
Warmest: August (average high 30°C). Coolest: January (9°C high, 4°C low). Wettest: September (217 mm); driest: February (46 mm).
| Month | High | Low | Temperature range | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | 4°C | 48 mm | |
| Feb | 10°C | 4°C | 46 mm | |
| Mar | 14°C | 7°C | 134 mm | |
| Apr | 18°C | 11°C | 133 mm | |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 162 mm | |
| Jun | 24°C | 19°C | 197 mm | |
| Jul | 28°C | 23°C | 169 mm | |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 177 mm | |
| Sep | 27°C | 22°C | 217 mm | |
| Oct | 22°C | 17°C | 210 mm | |
| Nov | 17°C | 11°C | 89 mm | |
| Dec | 12°C | 6°C | 53 mm |
Airports near Tokyo
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Narita International Airport: common questions
Where is Narita International Airport?
Narita International Airport serves Tokyo, Japan. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 35.769°, 140.389°.
What are the airport codes for Narita International Airport?
The IATA code is NRT and the ICAO code is RJAA.
What time zone is NRT in?
Narita International Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What is the official website of Narita International Airport?
The airport’s official website is narita-airport.jp. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
Which airlines are listed on routes from NRT?
Originfacts’ route records (last updated 21 May 2026) list American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, EVA Air, China Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines on routes from NRT. This is not a complete list of airlines at Narita International Airport; check current schedules with the airline.
Where can you fly from NRT?
Originfacts’ route records (last updated 21 May 2026) include 10 routes from NRT so far, to 10 destinations in 6 countries: Los Angeles, Seoul, Taipei, Chicago, Honolulu, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. These are the routes Originfacts tracks, not Narita International Airport’s full network. For the full list of destinations, check the airport’s official website (narita-airport.jp) or the airlines.
How many runways does Narita International Airport have?
OurAirports lists 2 open runways at NRT: 16R/34L (4,000 m (13,123 ft), asphalt); 16L/34R (2,500 m (8,202 ft), asphalt).
Where can you fly nonstop from NRT?
Travelpayouts fare data retrieved 5 Oct 2026 showed nonstop fares from NRT to 79 destinations in 36 countries, the most in Japan (16), China (9) and United States (7). That reflects fares travellers found, not a complete or live schedule.
When did Narita International Airport open?
Wikidata gives 20 May 1978 as its official opening date.
How many passengers use Narita International Airport?
Wikidata records 39.8 million passengers for 2024, the latest year it holds.
Who operates Narita International Airport?
Per Wikidata, NRT is operated by Narita International Airport Corporation.
Which airlines have a hub at NRT?
Wikidata lists NRT as a hub of Air Japan, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan, Vanilla Air and ZIPAIR Tokyo.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Narita International Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record2 May 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q36454 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Nonstop destinations, airlines on faresTravelpayouts Data API (Aviasales fare cache) — fares found, not a complete or live schedule5 Oct 2026
- ClimateNASA POWER (opens in a new tab) daily data (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged by Originfacts2016–2025
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Airlines and routesOriginfacts route records — the routes we track, not a full schedule21 May 2026
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)