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Tokyo Haneda Airport vs Indira Gandhi International Airport
Detailed comparison of HND and DEL on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) at 7.8/10.
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 Score9.0Exceptional
On-time9.2Departure reliability
Experience9.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities9.1Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score8.9/10
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.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Delhi DEL scores 7.8/10 — India's #1 airport and UK–North India hub. T3 international. Metro to city ~20 min. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide-2026 and /guides/delhi-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Primary UK–North India gateway — direct BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
T3 international hub — Plaza Premium, Air India Maharaja, and Star Alliance lounges
Metro Airport Express to New Delhi ~20 min — fastest city link
UK–India VFR traffic peaks Dec–Jan and Jun–Aug — book early
Overview
India's busiest airport and primary UK–India gateway — Air India, BA, Virgin Atlantic direct plus one-stop via Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.
UK routing options
Direct: BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from LHR (11–12 hrs). One-stop: Emirates (DXB), Qatar (DOH), Etihad (AUH) often price lower in business class.
Compare DEL vs Mumbai (/airports/mumbai) for your destination state — DEL for North India, BOM for West/South.
FAQ
Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) at 7.8/10.
Which has better lounges, HND or DEL?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Indira Gandhi International Airport at 8.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, HND or DEL?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) at 7.5/10.
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