If you're traveling over to Japan, there are several major airports to consider. Most flights into Japan head to Tokyo, with the Japanese capital city being one of the biggest in the world and home to countless landmarks. Tokyo is known as one of the most incredible cities on the planet, blending the old and new with traditional Japanese Shinto temples and modern high-rise buildings that look like they've been flown in from the future. For Tokyo, one of the main airports is NRT. NRT is the airport code for Narita International Airport.

NRT Airport Code

NRT Airport Code

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Where is Airport Code NRT?

Airport code NRT, Narita International Airport, is located in the Greater Tokyo of Japan. It is one of the main airports for the Japanese capital city and is located specifically in Chiba Prefecture, not far from Narita city. It is around 37 miles away from central Tokyo.

Airport Code NRT Contact Information

The address for airport code NRT (Narita International Airport) is 1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba Prefecture 282-0004, Japan. If you have any questions about this airport or would like to get in touch with NRT for up to date flight information and more, you can contact the airport via the following phone numnber: +81 476348000.

History of Airport Code NRT

History of Airport Code NRT

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Airport NRT is not the first major airport to be built in the Tokyo area. Before NRT even opened, Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport, was the main international airport for the Japanese capital. However, as time went by, Haneda started to struggle due to its central location in Tokyo Bay. The location of Haneda made expansion difficult and there were lots of complaints about noise pollution from residents and businesses in the area. In the 1960s, it was decided that a new airport needed to be constructed to spread out some of the traffic for Tokyo and provide another option for people traveling in and out of the city.

The site was chosen in 1965. There was some resistance to the construction of the airport, but construction eventually began in the late 1960s and the first terminal was built in 1972. Additional resistance slowed down construction of the rest of the airport, with the first runway not being finished until the late 1970s due to protests. A lot of security was needed for the opening of such a controversial airport, with thousands of protesters gathering on opening day.

In fact, for many years, Narita International Airport had to install a special rule that meant all visitors needed to show ID before even being granted access to the terminals due to threats of terrorism and other activity. Over the years, the controversy died down and Narita became a hugely significant airport for the Tokyo area and Japan on the whole, with an additional runway and second terminal being constructed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Terminal 3, a low-cost terminal, also opened up in 2015 and more plans for expansion are currently being laid out.

Statistics for Airport Code NRT

Statistics for Airport Code NRT

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Narita International Airport, which has also been known under the name New Tokyo International Airport, is one of the main airports for Tokyo alongside Haned Airport. It is the main airport for all international traffic in and out of Japan, with aroujnd half of the country's international passengers using this airport. NRT is the second busiest airport in Japan after Haneda and is one of the busiest airports on the planet.

NRT is the main hub for several major Japanese airlines including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. It serves over 40 million passengers per year to destinations all around the world, with the most popular destinations mostly being in Europe. The busiest international routes from NRT airport go to Helsinki, Finland; Paris, France; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Rome, Italy; and Zurich, Switzerland.

Parking at NRT

Parking at NRT

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If you need to park a car at Narita Airport, you have a few different options to choose from. There are many different spaces and lots of different parking rates to suit all budgets and needs. There are four main parking areas at NRT airport: P1, P2, P3, and P5. P1 serves Terminal 1, P2 serves Terminal 2, P3 is a small lot serving Terminal 2, and P5 is another good option for Terminal 1. The cheapest parking at NRT airport can be found at P3 and P5.

Getting To and From NRT

Getting To and From NRT

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If you need to get to or from NRT airport, there are a few different options to choose from. The airport actually has two rail stations, Narita Airport Terminal Station and Airport Terminal 2 Station. These two stations offer some of the most convenient ways to get to and from the airport and into Tokyo. Shuttles and taxis also operate at NRT airport, as well as many different bus routes to take you into the various wards and areas around Tokyo like Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Akasaka, Ebisu, Osaki, and more.

Hotels at NRT

Hotels at NRT

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There are several good airports within just a few minutes of the terminal buildings at Narite International Airport. Many of these hotels offer affordable rooms, free shuttles over to the airport, and lots of good amenities like fitness centers, business centers, comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars, and more. Read on for names, addresses, and contact phone numbers for the best hotels near NRT airport.

- Narita Airport Rest House - 282-0004 Chiba Prefecture, Narita, Phone: +81-476-32-12-12

- Narita Tobu Hotel Airport - 320-1 Tokko, Narita, Chiba Prefecture 286-0106, Phone: +81-476-32-12-34

- Nine Hours Narita Airport - 82-0004 Chiba Prefecture, Narita, Furugome, Phone: +81-476-33-51-09

- Toyoko INN Narita Airport - 560 Tokko, Narita, Chiba Prefecture 286-0106, Phone: +81-476-33-04-51

- Hotel Nikko Narita - 500 Tokko, Narita, Chiba Prefecture 286-0106, Phone: +81-476-32-00-32




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