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Haneda Airport

Haneda Airport is Tokyo’s primary airport, officially known as Tokyo International Airport.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Haneda Airport is Tokyo's primary airport, officially Tokyo International Airport. It serves as a major domestic hub and international gateway, located about 15 km south of Tokyo Station.

What it is

Opened on August 15, 1931, as Tokyo Haneda Airfield, the airport is owned and operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is the closer of Tokyo's two major airports to central Tokyo, situated in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.

Terminals and airlines

Haneda has three passenger terminals: Terminal 1 mainly serves Japan Airlines domestic flights, Terminal 2 mainly serves All Nippon Airways domestic flights plus some international services, and Terminal 3 is the international terminal. Both Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways use Haneda as their primary domestic base.

Why it matters to Canadian travellers

Haneda is a major gateway for travel between Canada and Tokyo, handling international flights since the opening of Terminal 3 in 2010. Canadian travellers from cities like Brampton, Ontario, often connect through Haneda, and the Flag of Canada is a common sight on flights to and from Japan.

In short

  • Haneda is about 15 km south of Tokyo Station, closer than Narita.
  • It opened in 1931 and has three passenger terminals.
  • Primary domestic hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
  • All terminals are connected to Tokyo by rail or monorail.
Canadian angle

Haneda Airport is relevant to Canadian readers as a major gateway for travel between Canada and Tokyo, including international connections to and from Japan.

Quick questions

What is Haneda Airport’s official name?
Its official name is Tokyo International Airport.
Where is Haneda Airport located?
It is located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, about 15 km south of Tokyo Station.
Is Haneda Airport used for international flights?
Yes. Since the opening of the international terminal in 2010, Haneda has handled international flights as well as domestic traffic.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Haneda_Airport
    Supports: Location, airport codes, opening date, ownership/operator, terminals, and hub airlines
  2. Gotokyo.org — https://www.gotokyo.org/en/plan/airport-access/haneda-airport/index.html
    Supports: Location near central Tokyo, airport role, and terminal access
  3. Japan National Tourism Organization — https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1652/
    Supports: Official airport overview, domestic base role, and opening date
  4. Travel Japan — https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/airport-access/haneda-airport/
    Supports: Terminal use, airport access, and proximity to central Tokyo