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Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Athens International Airport (ATH) at 7.6/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Haneda Airport Athens International Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.0 7.6
On-Time Performance 9.2 7.4
Passenger Experience 9.0 7.5
Facilities & Comfort 9.1 7.9
Lounge Score 8.9 7.8
City Tokyo Athens
Country Japan Greece
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) 1 terminal (main + satellite)
Annual passengers 85M+ 28M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy HND — Tokyo ATH — Athens
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Tokyo, Japan · HND · #1 in this comparison

Tokyo Haneda Airport

3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) · 85M+ passengers/year

9.0 / 10

How good is Tokyo Haneda Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores 9.0/10 (Exceptional) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (9.2), passenger experience (9.0), and facilities (9.1). Lounge quality rates 8.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Tokyo Haneda (HND) is rated 9.0/10 on FlightLogic — preferred over Narita for UK–Tokyo trips due to proximity to the city and 9.2/10 on-time score. International flights use Terminal 3 with JAL, ANA, and alliance lounges. Lounge score 8.9/10.

FlightLogic Score 9.0 Exceptional
On-time 9.2 Departure reliability
Experience 9.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 9.1 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.9 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
9.2
Passenger Experience
9.0
Facilities & Comfort
9.1
Lounge score 8.9/10

Highlights

  • Terminal 3 handles international flights — JAL Sakura and ANA lounges plus Star Alliance and Oneworld partner clubs
  • 15–30 minutes by train to central Tokyo — preferred over Narita for business trips
  • Among the world's best on-time scores (9.2/10) on FlightLogic
  • Edo Market street-food hall and Japanese retail in T3 — strong facilities score 9.1/10

Overview

Tokyo's preferred international airport — closer to the city than Narita, with JAL and ANA premium lounges and exceptional on-time performance.

Terminal 3 international

Terminal 3 opened as Haneda's international hub with JAL First Lounge, ANA Suite Lounge, and partner lounges for Star Alliance and Oneworld.

UK travellers increasingly route via Haneda rather than Narita for same-day Tokyo meetings — Monorail or Keikyu Line reach central Tokyo in under 30 minutes.

Athens, Greece · ATH · #2 in this comparison

Athens International Airport

1 terminal (main + satellite) · 28M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Athens International Airport?

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Athens ATH scores 7.6/10 — Greece's main hub. Metro to city ~40 min. Aegean Star Alliance gateway for island connections. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/athens-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Athens and mainland Greece — ferry connections to islands from Piraeus
  • Aegean Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete (domestic)
  • Metro Line 3 to Syntagma ~40 min — reliable city access
  • Aegean Business Lounge and Goldair lounge — Priority Pass accepted

Overview

Greece's primary hub — Aegean/Star Alliance gateway with dense UK schedule on BA, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and Aegean for mainland and island connections.

Islands and UK routing

Many UK travellers fly to ATH then connect domestically to Santorini (JTR) or Crete (HER) on Aegean or Ryanair — allow 2+ hours for international-to-domestic connections.

Direct UK–island seasonal routes exist on Jet2 and TUI in summer — compare total time vs ATH connection.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Athens International Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Athens International Airport (ATH) at 7.6/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or ATH?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Athens International Airport at 7.8/10.

Which airport is more on-time, HND or ATH?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Athens International Airport (ATH) at 7.4/10.