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Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Haneda Airport Leeds Bradford Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.0 6.8
On-Time Performance 9.2 6.6
Passenger Experience 9.0 6.7
Facilities & Comfort 9.1 7.0
Lounge Score 8.9 6.5
City Tokyo Leeds
Country Japan United Kingdom
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 85M+ 4M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy HND — Tokyo LBA — Leeds
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.

Leeds, United Kingdom · LBA · #2 in this comparison

Leeds Bradford Airport

1 terminal · 4M+ passengers/year

6.8 / 10

How good is Leeds Bradford Airport?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.6), passenger experience (6.7), and facilities (7.0). Lounge quality rates 6.5/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Leeds Bradford LBA scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — Yorkshire's main airport. Jet2 and Ryanair hub. LBA Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Leeds city centre ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures.

FlightLogic Score 6.8 Good
On-time 6.6 Departure reliability
Experience 6.7 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.5 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
6.6
Passenger Experience
6.7
Facilities & Comfort
7.0
Lounge score 6.5/10

Highlights

  • Yorkshire and West Yorkshire gateway — avoids Manchester or London positioning for Leeds, Bradford, and Harrogate
  • Jet2 base with strong Mediterranean and Canary Islands package traffic
  • LBA Lounge (Priority Pass) for business departures — pre-book at peak
  • UK261 applies to all LBA departures including Ryanair and Jet2

Overview

Yorkshire's primary airport — Jet2 and Ryanair leisure hub with growing KLM and Eastern Airways connectivity to Amsterdam and Aberdeen.

Yorkshire regional connectivity

Leeds Bradford serves West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the Leeds city region with Jet2 as the dominant carrier plus Ryanair, KLM (Amsterdam hub), and Eastern Airways. Long-haul requires positioning to MAN or LHR — compare /airports/manchester for Emirates and Singapore options.

The single-terminal layout is compact but security queues build at early-morning Jet2 banks in summer — arrive 2+ hours before departure.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or LBA?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Leeds Bradford Airport at 6.5/10.

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

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.6/10.