Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport, is the largest airport serving the Ōta Region in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The port is the home base of Japan Airlines, one of the two major domestic airlines serving the capital Tokyo. It also provides services to All Nippon Airways, Air Do, Skymark Airlines, Solaseed Air and StarFlyer.
Haneda Airport, located in the Ōta region, about 15 km from Tokyo, is one of the busiest airports in Tokyo and Japan, together with Narita Airport. After the opening of a private international terminal with its fourth runway, which was completed in 2010, private aircraft charter companies started to use this port predominantly.
According to the pre-pandemic data (2018 – 2019), the airport was the third busiest airport in Asia and the fourth busiest airport in the world. The port, which was deemed worthy of many awards, maintains the title of the World’s Cleanest and Best Domestic Airport as of 2020.
Tokyo private jet charter prices
Although Japan air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Tokyo are as follows.
| Heavy Jet | 119.800 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 152.150 EUR |
| VIP Airliner | 192.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Haneda Airport before and after World War II
Before the construction of Haneda Airport, Tachikawa Airport was the main airport of Tokyo, and the main operation base of Japan Air Transport, the country’s flag carrier at that time. However, since this was a military base and located 35 kilometers from the center of Tokyo, aviators in Tokyo used various beaches of Tokyo Bay as airfields, including the beaches near the current Haneda district. In 1930, the Japanese postal ministry bought 53 hectares of reclaimed land from a private person to build an airport.
Haneda Airport was first opened in 1931 on a small piece of land at the western end of today’s airport complex. A 300-metre concrete runway, a small airport terminal and 2 hangars were built. In the 1930s, Haneda made flights to destinations in Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Manchuria. In 1939, Haneda’s first runway was extended to 800 meters in length and a second 800-meter runway was completed. Thanks to this, the size of the airport reached 72,8 hectares.
During World War II, Haneda Airport was used almost exclusively for military transport services. The aerodrome was also used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service for flight training during the war. After the end of the war, Haneda Airport was taken over by the Allied Forces on September 12, 1945 and its name was changed to Haneda Army Air Base.
The first job of the new management was to enlarge the airport. As part of the growth, the main runway was extended to 1.650 meters, and many construction projects were started throughout the port. The expansion works began in October 1945 and were completed in June 1946, at which point the airport covered 257,4 hectares and Haneda was designated as the port of entry to Japan. The US military returned part of the base to Japan in 1952; this part became known as Tokyo International Airport. The US military maintained a base in Haneda until 1958, when the rest of the property was returned to the Japanese government.
After the port was handed over to the Japanese government, the first domestic operation was carried out by Japan Airline in 1951. For several post-war years, Tokyo International Airport did not have a passenger terminal building. Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. was founded in 1953 to develop the first passenger terminal, which opened in 1955. An extension for international flights was opened in 1963. European carriers began serving Haneda in the 1950s.
With the lifting of the travel restriction ban on Japanese citizens in 1964 and the increase in private jet flights in the 70s, there was a great increase in passenger traffic at Haneda airport. In 1966 the government decided to build a new airport for international flights. In 1978, Narita Airport was opened, took over almost all international service in the Greater Tokyo Area, and Haneda became a domestic airport.
While most International flights moved from Haneda to Narita in 1978, the Ministry of Transport published an expansion plan for Haneda in 1983 where it would expand to a new landfill in Tokyo Bay to increase capacity, reduce noise and take advantage of the large amount of garbage produced by Tokyo. In July 1988, a new 3.000-metre runway was opened on the landfill. In September 1993, the old airport terminal was replaced with a new Western Passenger Terminal built further from the landfill. Two new runways were completed in March 1997 and March 2000.
In June 2007, Haneda acquired the right to host international flights departing between 20:30 and 23:00 and arriving between 06:00 and 08:30. Haneda started rising to prominence again, as Narita Airport did not have the right to work during these hours. A third terminal and fourth runway for international flights were completed and put into service in October 2010.
In April 2013, Terminal 2 South Pier was expanded with three new points, while renovation works were carried out at International Passenger Terminal 2 between 2017-2020.
Places to visit and nightlife in Tokyo
Tokyo, one of the most exotic cities that offers past and present life together, is one of the most unique holiday destinations in the Far East.
Meiji Temple, which is located in a 70-hectare forest, Sensoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in the country, Tokyo Tower (Tokyo Skytree) with a height of 634 meters, Tokyo Imperial Palace, which has become the symbol of the city, Ginza District, one of the largest shopping centers in the world, Shibuya, the center of entertainment, Ueno Park covered with Sakura trees, Akihabara Electric Town, which is the center of electronics, and Tokyo Tower, which is modeled after the eiffel tower, are some of the most important tourist spots of the city.
In Tokyo, which has a more colorful nightlife than many European countries, alcohol consumption increases significantly, especially on weekends. The clubs in the city are in certain categories. Bars referred to as hubs are quieter spots. Nightclubs called English Bars are modeled after classical European bars and are mostly preferred by tourists. The spots most preferred by the Japanese are called Izakaya, and there are bars that mix Japanese culture and American culture. The points referred to as clubs are the common nightclubs; Louder music, light shows and foam parties usually happen at these points.
Transportation from Tokyo city center to Haneda Airport
Taxis are the easiest way to reach Haneda Airport and the city center. However, taxi fares in Japan are quite expensive, they can go up to almost 5 times the cost of public transport.
The most common transportation is to use high-speed trains. These trains pass through all 3 terminal buildings. This line, which was built for the 1964 Olympics, works very flowingly with the improvements made today. Another train line used other than the high-speed train is the Keikyu Line. It is possible to reach Shinagawa and Yokohama with these trains.
Another way to reach Tokyo from Haneda Airport is to use limousine buses. These buses depart just outside the airport. These buses are the only alternative for passengers who want to travel especially at late hours.
Many car rental companies provide service at the airport. To reach the city center with these vehicles or your private vehicle, you need to use the Kampachi-dori / Metropolitan Road No. 311.
