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Tokyo Haneda Airport vs Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Detailed comparison of HND and SYD on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 8.3/10.
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.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) scores 8.3/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.1),
passenger experience (8.2), and facilities (8.6).
Lounge quality rates 8.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Sydney SYD is rated 8.3/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.8/10. International flights use Terminal 1 — Qantas First Lounge is the premium benchmark. Allow 60+ minutes for arrival biosecurity. See /guides/sydney-airport-lounge-guide-2026 and /reviews/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-review.
FlightLogic Score8.3Excellent
On-time8.1Departure reliability
Experience8.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.8Lounge 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
8.1
Passenger Experience
8.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.6
Lounge score8.8/10
Highlights
Terminal 1 handles all international traffic — Qantas First Lounge and Business Lounge are flagship products
Efficient customs and biosecurity — allow time for arrival processing on inbound UK flights
Domestic connections require terminal transfer (T1→T2/T3) with re-security
Strong Qantas and Oneworld hub for UK–Australia routings via Singapore or direct
Overview
Australia's primary international gateway — Qantas First Lounge and Oneworld partners in Terminal 1 for long-haul arrivals.
Terminal 1 international
All international arrivals and departures use Terminal 1. Qantas operates separate First and Business lounges with Neil Perry dining in the First Lounge.
Oneworld partners use Qantas lounges or the shared Oneworld lounge depending on tier and operating carrier.
FAQ
Which is better, Tokyo Haneda Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher overall at 9.0/10 versus Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 8.3/10.
Which has better lounges, HND or SYD?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) scores higher for lounges at 8.9/10, versus Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport at 8.8/10.
Which airport is more on-time, HND or SYD?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has stronger on-time performance at 9.2/10 versus Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 8.1/10.
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