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Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Frankfurt Airport (FRA) at 8.1/10. Frankfurt Airport leads on lounges at 9.0/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Haneda Airport Frankfurt Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.0 8.1
On-Time Performance 9.2 8.0
Passenger Experience 9.0 7.9
Facilities & Comfort 9.1 8.4
Lounge Score 8.9 9.0
City Tokyo Frankfurt
Country Japan Germany
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) 2 terminals (T1 + T2) + First Class Terminal
Annual passengers 85M+ 59M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy HND — Tokyo FRA — Frankfurt
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.

Frankfurt, Germany · FRA · #2 in this comparison

Frankfurt Airport

2 terminals (T1 + T2) + First Class Terminal · 59M+ passengers/year

8.1 / 10

How good is Frankfurt Airport?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores 8.1/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.0), passenger experience (7.9), and facilities (8.4). Lounge quality rates 9.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Frankfurt FRA is rated 8.1/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.0/10 — boosted by Lufthansa First Class Terminal. Star Alliance hub with efficient Schengen connections. See /reviews/lufthansa-first-class-terminal-fra for the First Class Terminal review.

FlightLogic Score 8.1 Excellent
On-time 8.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.9 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 9.0 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
8.0
Passenger Experience
7.9
Facilities & Comfort
8.4
Lounge score 9.0/10

Highlights

  • Lufthansa First Class Terminal is a standalone private terminal for First passengers — Porsche transfer to aircraft
  • Terminal 1 hosts most Star Alliance long-haul; Terminal 2 for some partners
  • Senator and Business lounges throughout T1 — among Europe's largest lounge networks
  • Common UK connection hub for Star Alliance routes to Asia, Africa, and the Americas

Overview

Lufthansa and Star Alliance hub — home to the separate First Class Terminal and extensive Senator lounges.

First Class Terminal and Senator lounges

Lufthansa First Class passengers use a separate terminal with private dining, spa, and chauffeur drive to the aircraft — not accessible from the main terminal airside.

Senator lounges in Terminal 1 serve Star Alliance Gold and business class on long-haul departures.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Frankfurt Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Frankfurt Airport (FRA) at 8.1/10. Frankfurt Airport leads on lounges at 9.0/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or FRA?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) scores higher for lounges at 9.0/10, versus Tokyo Haneda Airport at 8.9/10.

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

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Frankfurt Airport (FRA) at 8.0/10.