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Verdict

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.5/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Haneda Airport Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
FlightLogic Score 9.0 7.5
On-Time Performance 9.2 7.3
Passenger Experience 9.0 7.4
Facilities & Comfort 9.1 7.8
Lounge Score 8.9 7.2
City Tokyo Málaga
Country Japan Spain
Terminals 3 terminals (T1 domestic JAL, T2 domestic ANA, T3 international) 3 terminals (T2/T3 main)
Annual passengers 85M+ 22M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy HND — Tokyo AGP — Málaga-Costa
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.

Málaga, Spain · AGP · #2 in this comparison

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

3 terminals (T2/T3 main) · 22M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport?

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Málaga AGP scores 7.5/10 — Costa del Sol gateway with year-round UK routes. Train to Málaga city ~12 min. Compare /airports/palma for Balearics. See /guides/malaga-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Marbella, Nerja, Granada, and Costa del Sol resorts
  • Year-round UK service — stronger winter sun market than northern Spain airports
  • Cercanías train to Málaga centre ~12 min; coach links to Marbella and Estepona
  • Sala VIP and Priority Pass lounges — moderate queues off-peak

Overview

Gateway to the Costa del Sol, Andalusia, and Gibraltar region — dense year-round UK schedule on Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI, and BA.

Costa del Sol access

AGP sits 8 km from Málaga city and 45–60 min by road from Marbella depending on traffic. Pre-book transfers in summer.

UK261 on return UK legs; EU261 on EU departures.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.5/10.

Which has better lounges, HND or AGP?

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport at 7.2/10.

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

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) at 7.3/10.