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Tokyo Haneda Airport vs East Midlands Airport
Detailed comparison of HND and EMA on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.
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.
Derby, United Kingdom · EMA · #2 in this comparison
East Midlands Airport (EMA) scores 6.7/10 (Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.5),
passenger experience (6.6), and facilities (6.9).
Lounge quality rates 6.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
East Midlands EMA scores 6.7/10 — Nottingham/Derby/Leicester gateway. Ryanair and Jet2 hub. Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus and rail via East Midlands Parkway. UK261 applies.
FlightLogic Score6.7Good
On-time6.5Departure reliability
Experience6.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities6.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.4Lounge 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
6.5
Passenger Experience
6.6
Facilities & Comfort
6.9
Lounge score6.4/10
Highlights
Serves Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Lincolnshire without Birmingham or East Coast rail positioning
Ryanair and Jet2 base — dense Europe and Mediterranean leisure network
UK261 on all UK departures; compare /airports/birmingham for Emirates long-haul
Overview
Midlands cargo and leisure airport between Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester — Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI with strong DHL freight operations.
Midlands positioning
EMA sits between the M1 and A50 with bus links to Nottingham and Derby. East Midlands Parkway rail station is a short bus ride — useful for London St Pancras connections via LNER.
For long-haul, Birmingham (7.2/10) offers daily Emirates to Dubai; EMA is short-haul focused.
FAQ
Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or East Midlands Airport?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.
Which has better lounges, HND or EMA?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus East Midlands Airport at 6.4/10.
Which airport is more on-time, HND or EMA?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.5/10.
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