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Verdict

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Narita International Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.2 7.3
On-Time Performance 8.4 7.1
Passenger Experience 8.1 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 8.2 7.8
Lounge Score 8.6 7.9
City Tokyo Atlanta
Country Japan United States
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T2, T3) Domestic + International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson)
Annual passengers 33M+ 104M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy NRT — Tokyo ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Tokyo, Japan · NRT · #1 in this comparison

Tokyo Narita International Airport

3 terminals (T1, T2, T3) · 33M+ passengers/year

8.2 / 10

How good is Tokyo Narita International Airport?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores 8.2/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.4), passenger experience (8.1), and facilities (8.2). Lounge quality rates 8.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Tokyo Narita (NRT) is rated 8.2/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.6/10. JAL lounges in Terminal 2 and ANA in Terminal 1 serve premium passengers. Allow 60–90 minutes by train to central Tokyo. UK travellers often choose Haneda for city access; Narita for specific carrier schedules. See /guides/narita-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 8.2 Excellent
On-time 8.4 Departure reliability
Experience 8.1 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.2 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.6 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
8.4
Passenger Experience
8.1
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score 8.6/10

Highlights

  • Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance (ANA); Terminal 2 serves oneworld (JAL) — verify terminal on your ticket
  • JAL First Lounge and ANA Suite Lounge among Japan's best airline clubs
  • N'EX Narita Express reaches Tokyo Station in ~60 minutes — reliable for UK arrivals
  • Haneda vs Narita: NRT scores 8.2/10 overall but Haneda wins on city proximity (see /airports/haneda)

Overview

Tokyo's legacy international hub — JAL and ANA premium lounges, strong on-time performance, and 60–90 minute train ride to central Tokyo versus Haneda's 15–30 minutes.

JAL and ANA lounge access

Japan Airlines operates Sakura and First lounges in Terminal 2 for oneworld passengers. ANA Suite and Business lounges in Terminal 1 serve Star Alliance premium passengers. Terminal 3 handles LCCs separately.

Inter-terminal transfers require landside bus or train — not airside. Connections between JAL and ANA metal require immigration and re-security unless on a protected interline.

Atlanta, United States · ATL · #2 in this comparison

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Domestic + International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson) · 104M+ passengers/year

7.3 / 10

How good is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.1), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Atlanta ATL is rated 7.3/10 on FlightLogic — the world's busiest airport. Delta Sky Club network serves premium passengers; International Terminal F for foreign carriers. Allow 75+ minutes for domestic connections. See /guides/atlanta-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.3 Very Good
On-time 7.1 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.9 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
7.1
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.9/10

Highlights

  • Delta operates 75%+ of ATL traffic — Sky Club locations throughout domestic concourses
  • International Terminal (Terminal F) handles all foreign carriers and Delta long-haul
  • Domestic connections typically stay airside within 45–75 minutes on Delta
  • UK travellers connect via Delta partners from LHR and MAN

Overview

World's busiest airport by passenger volume — Delta Air Lines fortress hub with Sky Club network and efficient domestic connections.

Delta hub and International Terminal

Delta's ATL hub uses Concourses A–E for domestic and short-haul international. The separate International Terminal (Concourse F) handles all foreign-flag carriers and Delta long-haul to Europe and Asia.

Sky Club locations span multiple concourses — access is terminal-specific. Amex Centurion is in Concourse E for domestic Delta departures.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Narita International Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, NRT or ATL?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 7.9/10.

Which airport is more on-time, NRT or ATL?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.1/10.