No need to stress about red-eye flights！ Overnight survival guide at Haneda Airport

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Planning a trip to Tokyo, more and more travelers are opting to fly with budget airlines to Tokyo Haneda Airport. However, the vast majority of these flights are so-called “red-eye flights.” Although the prices are low, you’ll often arrive at Haneda Airport in the middle of the night, and the earliest trains don’t start running until after 5:30 AM. Finding accommodation and getting into the city center can be tricky. But with a bit of advance planning, you can still enjoy a smooth trip to Tokyo.

1. Airport lounge chairs
 
If you want to save money, sleeping at the airport is the best option and is what most people choose. If you want a good spot, you’ll need to be quick. Haneda Airport dims the lights late at night, and it’s common to see passengers lying down to rest on chairs in the arrival and departure halls. There are also power outlets nearby for charging, but make sure to keep valuables like your passport safe.

2. 24-hour shops and shower rooms
 
After midnight, most stores at Haneda Airport close, but there are still a few that operate 24 hours, such as Yoshinoya, MOS Burger, and CAFE CARDINAL on the 4th floor, CAFE & DINER Pista in the 2nd-floor arrival hall, and the LAWSON convenience store on the 1st floor. Additionally, if you want to take a comfortable shower, the 24-hour tiat shower rooms on the 2nd-floor arrival hall offer a place to freshen up, with a fee of 1,030 yen for every 30 minutes.