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Tokyo Haneda Airport vs Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Detailed comparison of HND and MAD on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) at 7.9/10.
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.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) scores 7.9/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.7),
passenger experience (7.8), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.3/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Madrid Barajas MAD scores 7.9/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.3/10. Iberia operates from Terminal 4/4S with Dali VIP Lounge for premium passengers. Key hub for UK–Latin America connections. See /guides/madrid-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.9Very Good
On-time7.7Departure reliability
Experience7.8Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.3Lounge 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
7.7
Passenger Experience
7.8
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.3/10
Highlights
Terminal 4 and 4S serve Iberia and oneworld long-haul — automated train links satellite
Iberia Dali VIP Lounge and oneworld premium lounges in T4S
Primary European hub for UK–Latin America routings via Iberia and BA codeshares
Schengen and non-Schengen connections may require immigration — allow 90+ minutes
Overview
Iberia and oneworld hub — Terminal 4S satellite for long-haul with Dali-themed architecture and strong premium lounges for Latin America connections.
Terminal 4 and Iberia lounges
Terminal 4S satellite handles most long-haul intercontinental departures. Iberia Dali VIP Lounge serves business and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire on international flights.
BA and Iberia codeshare extensively — Avios redemptions on Iberia metal from London often route via MAD for Latin America.
FAQ
Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) at 7.9/10.
Which has better lounges, HND or MAD?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 8.3/10.
Which airport is more on-time, HND or MAD?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) at 7.7/10.
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