HND vs LTN — Tokyo or London?

Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus London Luton Airport (LTN) at 6.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric	Tokyo Haneda Airport	London Luton 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	6.9
City	Tokyo	London
Country	Japan	United Kingdom
Terminals	3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international)	1 main terminal
Annual passengers	85M+	18M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy	HND — Tokyo	LTN — London
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.

London, United Kingdom · LTN · #2 in this comparison

London Luton Airport

1 main terminal · 18M+ passengers/year

6.8 / 10

How good is London Luton Airport?

London Luton Airport (LTN) 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 6.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

London Luton (LTN) is rated 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — primarily an easyJet hub. Thameslink to St Pancras ~30 min. Clubrooms for Priority Pass. UK261 covers all departures. See /guides/luton-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 6.8 Good

On-time 6.6 Departure reliability

Experience 6.7 Staff, queues, cleanliness

Facilities 7.0 Food, shops, seating

Lounges 6.9 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

6.6

Passenger Experience

6.7

Facilities & Comfort

7.0

Lounge score 6.9/10

Highlights

easyJet's primary London hub alongside Gatwick — dense Europe and Mediterranean network
Thameslink reaches London St Pancras in ~30 minutes — direct link to Eurostar and central London
Clubrooms lounge accepts Priority Pass — pre-book recommended at peak banks
UK261 applies to all LTN departures including easyJet and Wizz Air

Overview

London's fourth airport and easyJet's primary London base — single-terminal design, Thameslink to St Pancras, and Clubrooms lounge for Priority Pass holders.

easyJet hub and low-cost operations

Luton is easyJet's largest London base, handling dense European and Mediterranean leisure traffic from London's northern corridor. Wizz Air also operates significant schedules. For UK travellers chasing lowest fares, LTN often undercuts Gatwick on the same routes — but factor in Thameslink rail costs and easyJet baggage fees.

UK261 compensation applies to all flights departing Luton regardless of fare paid. A 3+ hour arrival delay on a UK-regulated flight triggers £220–£520 per passenger if the delay was the airline's fault.

Getting to central London

Thameslink runs to St Pancras International every 10–15 minutes at peak, taking ~30 minutes. East Midlands Railway also serves Luton Airport Parkway. DART shuttle connects terminal to Parkway station in ~4 minutes.

Compare LTN against Stansted (/airports/stansted) and Gatwick (/airports/gatwick) for your route — Luton wins on easyJet frequency; Gatwick wins on Virgin long-haul and lounge depth.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or London Luton Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus London Luton Airport (LTN) at 6.8/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or LTN?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus London Luton Airport at 6.9/10.

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

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus London Luton Airport (LTN) at 6.6/10.