You can sleep there. I was able to split the award JFK-HND on NH using UA miles and the next day HND-BKK on JL using AA miles but Im too old to sit up from 6pm until 11a inside the Haneda Intl Terminal so with the transit hotel closed indefinitely that is a no go. Passengers are allowed to make same-day connections in Tokyo Narita and can make overnight connections in Tokyo Haneda, but in both cases are not allowed to actually enter Japan. I will be facing the same thing in a month at Haneda. Too bad my flight is end of may. Please check your flight information to confirm details. These entitled snowflakes create 99% of the problems. Good stuff! Customers Connecting in Japan between International Flights Travelers who are not entering Japan and transferring directly to a third country by transit, are not required to submit any documents and undergo inspections in Japan. Do we not live in such a divisive world already? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114141757', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan to an onward international destination, you will not be subject to Japanese entry requirements, as long as your transit occurs within the same airport and no overnight stay is required. My sister and I got a room for a 9 hour layover in Haneda a few years ago (on the way to Kuala Lumpar) and it was a very clean, well-stocked, quiet room with amenities. Did you need to do any pre-departure testing to transit through Haneda Airport (Tokyo)? Thanks. Reply Report inappropriate content Yes, a rule-following society is perfect for Democrats. I need to get in touch with them. Yikes! It also has to do with the visa-free entry agreement Japan and the US have. Thanks Matt. Or purchase access? Not leaving the airport , am I still required and register at MYSOS? 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. I dont think Im allowed to take a domestic flight within Japan either. Im flying home to Bangkok in a couple of weeks and I will have 15ish hours layover (5:30AM 8:30PM) at HND on the way back to Honolulu. Alternatively, would I have be allowed to stay in the airport waiting area for the 20 hours? Turkish departs from T3, as do other Star Alliance flights including ANA. Im doing the same layover in December on my way to Thailand. Travelers who are not entering Japan and transferring directly to a third country by transit, are not required to submit any documents and undergo PCR tests. Only NRT-BKK. I am flying to London from Sydney on the 27th. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Hi Ricky, unfortunately that is not allowed. Thanks so much for sharing this something we all are unlikely to otherwise learn! Will I be allowed to use the ticket at all? Fingers crossed! Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. As a resident of Japan, I would like to commend the writer for putting others before yourself. Can I buy access in advance online (if so, is it through their website?) ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114120607', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airline sites, all confusing for me. Instead of stand up for himself, he just stood there and took the abusive behavior. Maybe she sensed that was going to happen, because the lounge agent breathed a huge sigh of relief and a smile spread across her face when I did not argue and instead just nodded, said thank you, and took my boarding pass back.. Immigration Restrictions as Border Control Measures by Various Countries and Regions Departing passengers are kindly requested to confirm before travel the latest information provided by the government bodies, embassy/consulate, health authorities, etc. Additionally, in the event you go to the wrong terminal, moving between terminals is very convenient. During the pandemic, ANA is only using its Suites Lounge, normally reserved for first class passengers. The fares from Narita are 4,000. Hi . (No sarcasm intended) May i ask if there are vending machine in the airport for food and drink . I arrive at 1 PM and leave around noon the next day. Until I read your article, I was still under impression that Royal Park Transit is open for transit guests. Yes, the ANA Lounge is currently a Priority Pass Lounge as well can you sign up for a credit card that has Priority Pass lounge access? Then somebody told me "you can't transit through Japan right now, we were there just a couple months ago, they won't let you". The following cases require entry into Japan and hence have to go through regular entry procedures: Transferring between Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport; Pretty much as the airside transit hotel is unlikely to be open either. Any idea if entry restrictions will be lifted by July 7? All airport staff are currently washing their hands thoroughly before starting work, during their break, and when they finish. That left me with a nearly 20-hour layover in HND, most of it spent in the airport terminal. You also mentioned HND allows overnight transit but not Narita is that still the case? Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Was hoping the Transit hotel would be open by then but its not looking good. Hey Matthew! I have 1 night in Haneda for the transfer and cannot leave the airport due to the COVID-19 entry restrictions in place.. is this hotel open for . 2007 Tokyo International Air Terminal Corporation. I suppose you could go to one of the smoking areas (indoor) to remove your mask. Interesting question I actually dont know because I thought tourists are only allowed in as part of guided tours, but I would think so. Matthew, do not go past immigration and security) then you dont need to do any testing for Japan. Under this scenario, could you foresee me having trouble boarding my initial Japan Airlines flight? wondering if I should buy my husband and I one of those flights just to have A ticket to enter the lounge?? They are not allowed to go anywhere that has shops or services [at 7pm now, so it will be a long night], locked into an area with nothing except toilets. The landside part is open, but not going to help here. The reason he is unprepared is that this is a first solo trip, and started from Australia but the JAL phone number in Australia has been disconnected, we dont know Japan,. Are air carriers to hand-hold and baby every customer? Some of their morning departures are super early too, which means that paying for a room at an airport hotel often isnt a viable option for a proper nights sleep. I am keeping both bookings until a day before departure, in case one gets cancelled (both bookings had multiple cancellations so far its a great way to spend your (extensive) free time on chasing call centres, in case youre wondering) Due to lack of international travel, Japan international airport ameneties are at bare minimums. Does this mean that I will have to go past the security to claim my checked bags? My son and his friend are currently stuck in Haneda in a holding area with several tens of other transit travellers, who came off international flights, and facing another 16 hours before departure. My mistake. I just had another thought if I could not purchase entry to an A&A lounge. Great info here. As long as you stay in the transit area during those six hours (i.e. postpostp. Alternatively, you may use. Next time I hope to return to the Park Hyattbut for this trip, my quiet bench was about the best I could hope for. I vote Democrat and think this is no place for that. Granted, you wouldnt have been able to stay in the lounge from 1-5am, but at least you wouldve had a good 10 hours before closing, and then be banished for just 4 hours before it reopened. 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). It is probably a function of *A wanting to have rules that are consistent without being overly generous. Maybe she sensed that was going to happen, because the lounge agent breathed a huge sigh of relief and a smile spread across her face when I did not argue and instead just nodded, said thank you, and took my boarding pass back. You have my greatest respect! Currently, all nonresident foreigners without exceptional circumstances are denied entry to Japan, regardless of their country of origin. However, it requires a change in airports in Tokyo, from Haneda airport (HND) to Narita airport (NRT) with a 4 hour transit window. I chuckled at the line the Japanese are like the Germans . Your friend won't be able to do any sightseeing during the 10 hours but just stay airside of Haneda Airport. This is super helpful and im bummed to hear the Park Royal is closed. (I dont like it, but I do understand it) What do you mean? Isnt the problem just that the lounges and shops and restaurants are shut down? Requirements change often. They let all the economy plus pax in. Reply to: is PCR test required for flight transit through Japan? Right now, at both Haneda and Narita, only a handfull of duty free shops and convenience store-type shops remain open. A hidden gem up a private escalator well away from all the noise and hubbub. Check your bag at the Transit Center and get your boarding pass before you head up to the terminal and through security. An almost uniquely American failure is believing the rules dont apply to me. Can wait in the transit area for 21hrs?? Enjoy your stay! How I Spent My 20-Hour Layover In Tokyo Haneda Airport (I Was Denied Lounge Access), The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles, @malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire i, Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! He did not know about this and has no food he did not mention vending machines either. Thanks Matthew for this blog. Is this still permitted with the current Covid rules. Reason being, I am flying economy and want to know if one can pay and get access to the lounge and shower. Based on your post here and most recent comments it seems that it wont be a problem, can you help confirm that thats still the case? If so, you can go out and get a hotel and enjoy the night in Tokyo. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113999993', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan. Restaurant Bar Tailwind Haneda Airport (HND), also known as Tokyo International Airport, is the closest airport to Tokyo. Safe travels! Thank you for the detailed info. Customer service is to find a reasonable solution to a problem not created by the client. Apr 19, 2022, 4:19 PM Save I have an upcoming flight from Edmonton, Canada to Manila, PH and one of my connecting flights is through Tokyo, Narita Airport. Haneda airport processing times. Insulting Matthew for not being a snowflake comes across as odd. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. People need to understand that what may work in the States wont work elsewhere. Alcohol & Quick bites (ramen) can be purchased for a reasonable price. But chairs were semi comfortable and no one bothered you, charging outlets and wifi was available so it wasnt that bad, could have been more ideal if they had convenient store! Yes will arr haneda at 11.45pm on 24/8/2022 on transit 21hrs before taking connecting (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Still, you'll find friendly airline agents ready to assist you through the security, customs, and boarding gate. (We arrived early afternoon at Haneda and planned on the rest). 33 reviews of "The pictures and reviews make it confusing, but this listing is for the train station at Haneda Airport's International Terminal. I know it is a week before normal-ish services resume at the airports, but for a first solo trip, really poor. Is this correct? Could you please share where you were able to find that information? Or as another, technical interns or workers from countries in SE Asia were being granted entry whereas sridents from the US or EU were not. That is what I mean. When I got to LAX before boarding my flight to HND, I went to the gate and talked to JAL staff. Notice Various countries have reinforced their immigration restrictions and quarantine measures due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was in Narita airport for ten hours couple days ago, we were only allowed to go from terminal 1 to terminal 2 (departing), most everything was closed at terminal 2, only one cafe which had four items on the menu, and few duty free shops. Also it is highly unlikely a supervisor would have over-ruled the agent. Mathew is weak. I filled out the Japanese arrival form, but was told by ANA staff that was not necessary. So can we get access to 4th floor when transiting at haneda? Royal Park is a nice hotel where I stayed once for my next-day Hokkaido connection. . Then you lose $2.50. I found an alternate award from from HND to BKK but it goes via KIX. This has had many effects including a decline in demand for flights. I will be in transit in Tokyo International Haneda airport overnight. If were not entering Japan does that mean we only have to fulfill testing requirements for our final destination? Um, there was a reason I didnt raise my voice. The ANA Lounge is now part of Priority Pass. I now know which booking I will cancel. There is nothing online that foresaw this, your blog excepted. We are conducting thorough ventilation of locations such as security checkpoints, terminal buildings, customs, arrival floors, restaurants, and shops as much as possible. They are listing suspension of certain schemes and visa processing on a country by country basis. New hotel room reservations We will not accept any new room reservations until June 30, 2020. Maybe I missed it? Nonetheless, travelers are still subject to the travel/entry restrictions and requirements of their final destination. I proceeded upstairs, presented my boarding pass, and was very apologetically told that I would not have access to the lounge until the following morning. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114121711', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airlines requires it. The lounge? This is a stupid rule and would not cost them anything to let you in. But AA can check it through. I accessed the SKY LOUNGE ( open 8:00 AM to 10:PM on weekdays) got refreshed and had a few coffees till closing time 10:00 PM, it was 1050 Yen ($9.10) not bad at all. In the interests of health and safety, we ask all passengers to cooperate with the items below. is PCR test required for flight transit through Japan? It is simply that Germans are more willing to accept a situation which is often times obviously not equitable, fair, just and/or rational. We have installed hand sanitizing stations for passenger use at various locations, such as terminal entrances/exits, counters, and security checkpoints. 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. I ask because maybe Taiwanese citizens are allowed to enter Japan (I dont think so and I dont know the answer, just thinking out loud). Did you say there is a JAL lounge I could spend my time at? I traveled through there on the 5th, and taking the free bus from the domestic terminal 2 to the international terminal 3. 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