I know you said in an earlier comment that you flew on 2 separate tickets but I assume they were both ANA flights. They have a resting area, a private restroom, coffee, water, other non alc. I am a U.S. citizen but my wife is Brazilian, which may add to the complexity. beverages. The country is set to reopen next month, so sleeping on a bench may not be necessary. This trip is getting more and more epic! Prior to the pandemic I would commute in and out of Haneda. I am flying to Taipei with my wife and three year old daughter next Friday had booked the Royal Park Hotel for Friday night. It is probably a function of *A wanting to have rules that are consistent without being overly generous. LX do that all the time. The ANA Lounge is now part of Priority Pass. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Q : It says that it is mandatory to carry a smartphone when entering Japan but are there any exceptions based on the age of the passenger? Hey Matthew! I will be facing the same thing in a month at Haneda. Matthew, 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. Thank you again for sharing your experience and your thoughts! Optimal connection times that do not require an overnight stay (for the most part). Thanks for sharing, will have to figure something else out. Very Karen behaviour which would make you appear to be an illbred oaf in their eyes! Keep up the good work! You cant raise your voice buts what more ashaming is the airline planning flights that you are left at the airport for so many hours. Thanks! Need visa as per advice from the hotel..But individual on transit how to apply visa ? We have a 18 hour layover at Haneda coming up in May, arriving at 445PM and departing at 1130AM the next morning. Additionally, in the event you go to the wrong terminal, moving between terminals is very convenient. Its a travel blog, not Reddit or disqus. 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. Great article and Im loving your responses to some of the comments. This post is really helpful. But whats wrong with buying a refundable United ticket, then canceling once inside? Location: Transit Center, Level 1 (below The Westin) Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (for flights departing as late as midnight) . This is super helpful and im bummed to hear the Park Royal is closed. We have installed hand sanitizing stations for passenger use at various locations, such as terminal entrances/exits, counters, and security checkpoints. 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. If on the secure side past the immigration/passport control, you should have access. Were you denied access because you were arriving in Business? The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched a multilingual call center on COVID-19 for foreign residents. It is as if you are still on board the flight to your destination. ) with 15 hours overnight layover in HND(Tokyo). Good to hear. I just think the travel agent isn't knowledgeable. I will have a 12hr layover at HND (5:30AM 5PM) with JAL. Highly unlikely the current framework, which only allows group tours, will be changed. Dont spew that here. Please check your flight information to confirm details. Alternatively, would I have be allowed to stay in the airport waiting area for the 20 hours? Insulting Matthew for not being a snowflake comes across as odd. At this time, Virgin Australia does not sell itineraries from Japan through our website. Thanks for not making a scene at the lounge! IC card buying and returning question please. (1) Route (round trip/one-way) (2) Connecting flight (yes or no) (3) Vaccination (complete/incomplete) (4) Passport issuing country (Nationality) (5) Origin and destination (6) Departure date. So I am wondering whether he should go via Handen airport at all. I dont think Im allowed to take a domestic flight within Japan either. The hotel has rooms at the airside (https://www.the-royalpark.jp/the/tokyohaneda/en/transit/). Why a holding area? You also mentioned HND allows overnight transit but not Narita is that still the case? Only if the flight departs before 5:00am the next morning. Leaving it literally, all behind and refraining from having to continually explain myself to friends and associates who ask Why are you doing that? For example, I am easily able to obtain an entry visa into Japan using my MX passport without issue (due to immediate family ties) whereas with my US passport, I would have to jump through several different hoops and sacrifice a virgin. HANEDA AIRPORT will exhaust all measures to provide a safe environment for all passengers. No need (or opportunity) to collect in HND during your extended transit. I have never done an international connection between different airlines without going out to the check-in counter. Transit in Tokyo International Haneda Jun 7, 2022, 12:37 AM Save I am flying to London from Sydney on the 27th. The facility boasts essential amenities that are wheelchair-accessible, including restrooms, bathrooms, and elevators. I confirmed this with JAL agents as well (in case this helps anyone as well). But also why would the airline sell me this ticket with this overnight transit if it was not allowed? Because my flight departed after 5:00am, I did not have lounge accessyet. Hi Matt, Im grateful for your reply. Didnt know the hotel was closed Now rethinking since we a group of 5 with elderly parents. Given the recent announcements made by the central and local governments, we are revising the business operations of The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda, as follows, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114121689', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan. I couldnt activate it in Thailand. I dont think youll be able to get in until the day of travel, sadly. If you havent stayed there, it is well worth it. Did you fly Business Class from USA to Haneda? Thank you and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114141799', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan Airlines says. DONT be a pussy! Question if I booked a separate new ticket from Haneda to Bangkok(Singapore airlines), do you think Id be allowed to keep that original sfo-Haneda flight (No checked bags), or would JAL not allow me to board the plane in SFO? U r a guru. Its such a nonsensical reason not to do so, especially if on one PNR. Airport is open 24/7. Denial of the re-entry from designated countries/regions in response to COVID-19 variants of special treatment on border measures 3. Hi Clive, transit will be not issue for the kids. Ive seen Japanese service personnel tense up at the prospect of dealing with angry gaijin syndrome. 2007 Tokyo International Air Terminal Corporation. At just after 5:00am, I proceeded to the lounge where I was welcomed as the first guest. So I want to know if I have to collect the checked in baggage at HND or I would be able to get in directly in India. The Japanese Government has introduced border controls and quarantine measures for people entering Japan due to the spread of COVID-19. However, please check the source to verify the valid format for the certificate of negative results. HelloThis feed has been really informative, thank you. Some constructive criticism: maybe some more details about what type of places were open, just for anyone else who might be transiting through the airport at the same time. Funny how the only people actually caught and prosecuted for voting multiple times have been Republicans. I have no idea why so many miles and points bloggers feel the need to make this about their particular citizenship or residency. Generally, Americans can enter Japan without a visa, but due to the pandemic, that scheme has been suspended for American passport holders, right? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113999993', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Japan. The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! The transit in Singapore would be permitted. more. These are extenuating circumstances. The last five hours in the lounge flew by and I soon found myself boarding my Boeing 787-9 for Bangkok. 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. is it true that normal-ish services resume soon?? Self-responsibility. (HNL PNH), (PHN HNL). We have 15 hours layover in Haneda to BKK. Now I know the airside hotel is still closed, is there an area inside JAL lounge where I can sleep for a few hours? Hi Matthew, we are flying out of Bangkok on July 6 at night, arriving at Haneda early morning on July 7, and have a 9 hour layover in Haneda. Safe travels! It's around 30 minutes by train from the center of Tokyo, making Haneda more convenient to the city than Tokyo's other major airport, Narita Airport. I also wonder how she could have made en exception if the whole lounge closes during the overnight? No fee per month until after 13 months I think As a resident of Japan, I would like to commend the writer for putting others before yourself. Losing it for what? The PP website doesnt mention any restrictions. By Augt 15th hope more leniency for tourist visa to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I have to transit through Haneda airport in May, 2020.. and tried calling the hotel but he didn't understand my question. Note: When you have check-in baggage from international airports, please make sure to pick up your baggage at the first entering point in Japan. 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. Is this correct? If were not entering Japan does that mean we only have to fulfill testing requirements for our final destination? 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". Several transportation options connect the city center of Tokyo to Haneda Airport. As Travelers we need to respect the rules and laws of countries. Yes, the JAL lounge is open from 5:00am to last departure so youll have lounge access for your entire journey. So after reading all the threads , I am aware overnight transit is available . I am flying ANA economy and Im thinking of buying access to one of the lounges so I can take a shower before a long flight. Unless immigration officials bend the rules for you, you will not be able to visit baggage claim because that requires entering Japan. I also work for a major airline and was planning on doing this exact route next month! Currently, all nonresident foreigners without exceptional circumstances are denied entry to Japan, regardless of their country of origin. Am I understanding the rules right? Nonetheless, travelers are still subject to the travel/entry restrictions and requirements of their final destination. Through the use of posters, we ask passengers to refrain from having conversations in locations where people are in close proximity. Haneda Airport has three terminals. The smartphone app shows travelers' polymerase. Btw is the wifi 24 hours? Please try it. I will be in transit in Tokyo International Haneda airport overnight. My friend will be boarding in Thailand and will be flying through Haneda Airport, Japan with 10 hrs wait, final destination is USA. Otherwise Ill simply settle for other tickets to save myself the trouble. >>>By Augt 15th hope more leniency for tourist visa to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Just curious to know which class were u flying in ? 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. During the pandemic, ANA is only using its Suites Lounge, normally reserved for first class passengers. And (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Hi Matthew thank you for writing about your experience. How annoying that they dont consider the pandemic restrictions in stupid rules like that. Sherpa still says that so this this morning I used their See an error? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The airline sold the ticket with an itinerary crossing two calendar days to an individual not allowed to leave the terminal. I have a 20 hour layover at HND in late June and would love to be able to leave the airport if possible. We are limiting contact between passengers and employees by installing plastic sheeting at check-in counters and help desks. My ticket is operated by AA and JAL. 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. Anyway, thanks again, really appreciate the info and the positive take on your experience. Rules there are sacrosanct and Matthew would have shown himself to be a gigantic POS if hed pressed when the rules were clearly against him. Are air carriers to hand-hold and baby every customer? I am travelling through ANA and I have a same question about flight from Delhi to Canada 2months after same schedule and same airline and same layover . I have a VISA approved for a Tokyo visit October 25-27. Although yes, Japan has created a blanket no-entry rule for all non-resident foreign nationals regardless of origin; there are certain occasions where certain countries are placed under heavier scrutiny than others or where certain nationalities are expediciously being awarded visas for entry. and will purchase a basic economy fare. Instead of stand up for himself, he just stood there and took the abusive behavior. Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord. We are conducting thorough cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces frequently touched by passengers: doorknobs, handrails, luggage carts, wheelchairs, baby strollers, straps and handrails on free terminal shuttle buses. That doesnt seem very rule-based to me. At Haneda Airport, we are working together with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and other relevant agencies and airport operators to take measures against COVID-19. We had booked the same hotel. Reply Different story if there was a cancellation or diversion. A travel agent just e-mailed me saying 72hr negative COVID-19 test required before boarding transiting through (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? There are many ways to get to Haneda Airport. In the USA youd be absolutely right: quietly ask for a supervisor and plead your case; in a worst case scenario youve wasted a few minutes and you tried. I would do the overnight layover and fly JAL the following morning I can think of few better airports to transit in than HND. I really enjoyed your article and I am looking forward to my 19-hour layover at Haneda! I believe this is prohibited. Could they be complaining about things they only do and they assume the other side does it too? Notice Regarding Measures Against COVID-19; Haneda Airport Original Wallpaper; Enjoy Haneda Airport; Recommended Spots; Artwork in the Terminals; . Nice report. It also has to do with the visa-free entry agreement Japan and the US have. Many rules are quite arbitrary, particularly in the context of travel rules. Hi Husan, your bag will be checked through. Im not sure that playing the Karen card as you suggest is the way to go. Pretty much as the airside transit hotel is unlikely to be open either. Though small, it satisfied the need to freshen up and sleep before our late night flight. Yes, the country has now reopened to foreign visitors. Please let us know what happens. Its way out of line, inappropriate. 1. Thank you for the detailed info. The landside part is open, but not going to help here. Then it would be up to the air carrier to provide some kind of compensating service for their mess up. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. I thought there was an international terminal open 24 hours with facilities. Also it is highly unlikely a supervisor would have over-ruled the agent. Im struggling to work out the testing requirements for Japan. Feb 28, 2023, 6:46 PM. No luggage of course. My layover is at Narita international airport. This was a very helpful read prior to my trip LAX-HND-DEL with an 18 hour layover in HND 5:30 PM to 11:45 AM. His other options cost more by at least $400 US. Thanks Matt. In Japan, they play by the rules, and the country benefits tremendously from it. Last I checked the transit hotel is still closed. Good article! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Thats not how things are in Japan. Changing terminals in Haneda Airport. I deal with clients all the time and know what its like to have a nightmare client. No testing will be done at the airport. You dont want to look like a snowflake because you dont like the rules there. Narita does not require a single ticket I just transited on two tickets. Do i need visa as Malaysian? I thought the same-day ticket rule to access a lounge is same as United Clubs, but I may be wrong again. Second option is not bad, but hopefully unnecessary. There have been cases where passengers have been denied boarding due to them having incomplete or missing vaccination certificate or examination certificate. Hi Matt, thanks for sharing your experience. Is the transit hotel in Haneda now open or when will it open? Please pick one that suits your needs. The lounge? Additionally, in the event you go to the wrong terminal, moving between terminals is very convenient. There are many ways to get to Haneda Airport. I just booked a flight for next year April with 15 hrs lay over in Haneda- I know rules can change within the next months but just curious if the budget hotel pods in Terminal 1 was not open during your trip? He did not know about this and has no food he did not mention vending machines either. Apr 16, 2022, 11:39 p.m. Save. Just wanted to say thanks for your extremely helpful article. In terms of a spacious first class product, the @E, Nearly five years ago, I took a break from I, United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improv. If yes, then can you please tell me about the regulations as I was looking to book a flight from delhi to vancouver via haneda? when it comes to adherence to rules. are there convenience store. I suppose you could go to one of the smoking areas (indoor) to remove your mask. Was hoping the Transit hotel would be open by then but its not looking good. If youre going NRSA, try going via Narita if possible. >>>No 3 days before arrival negative covid test ?? There were a few cafes open. Im traveling from the US to Taiwan with an overnight connection in Haneda, and AA told me that they can only check my baggage to Haneda, not my final destination Taipei. In the interests of health and safety, we ask all passengers to cooperate with the items below. I am about to transit to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Yes, wifi is free and can be renewed every couple of hours. Maybe long shot but flying through Haneda ( from Id say is it worthwhile to save the $400! Cheers! Thanks. Airside transfer and shuttle buses will also be ventilated frequently and disinfected according to passenger volume. Thank you for any help. Thank you! I have two business class reward flight tickets from Australia to Europe for the same day with different airlines (one got cancelled, reinstated later after I booked with a different frequent flyer alliance), one of them on JAL with a 16 hour transit in Haneda arriving in Haneda at 7pm. I recently spent a weekend at the @ventanabigsur. I say that as someone who has voted Democrat for the past 2 decades. We may have to go through a similar ordeal but your experience is very valuable. They are listing suspension of certain schemes and visa processing on a country by country basis. Suspension of visa validity 5. We don't care about transit passengers. If Marco Polo were alive today, could you imagine his response to our options and speed of travel? The hotel is outside the haneda airport. Love the story about the security guard noticing the burnt out light and getting it fixed immediately. There's no mention of transit flyers anywhere on Ana, Jal, or US embassy in Japan. Assuming Singapore airlines is also in terminal 3. Amazing isnt it? 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 . Times have been Republicans landside part is open, but not Narita that. 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