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Verdict

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.5/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Narita International Airport Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.2 7.5
On-Time Performance 8.4 7.3
Passenger Experience 8.1 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 8.2 8.0
Lounge Score 8.6 8.1
City Tokyo Dallas-Fort Worth
Country Japan United States
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T2, T3) 5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train
Annual passengers 33M+ 80M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy NRT — Tokyo DFW — Dallas/Fort
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.

Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · DFW · #2 in this comparison

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

5 terminals (A–E) + Skylink train · 80M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 8.1/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Dallas/Fort Worth DFW scores 7.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.1/10. American Flagship Lounge in Terminal D serves long-haul international business/first. Skylink train links all terminals airside. See /guides/dfw-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.2 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.1 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
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 8.1/10

Highlights

  • American Airlines dominates all five terminals — Flagship Lounge in Terminal D for long-haul international
  • Skylink automated train connects all terminals airside — easier connections than ORD or JFK
  • Qantas and BA use Terminal D for select services — oneworld lounge access via AA clubs
  • DFW lounge score 8.1/10 — strong for AA premium passengers

Overview

American Airlines' largest hub — Flagship Lounge, Admirals Club network, and Skylink airside train connecting all terminals.

American Airlines and Skylink connections

Terminal D hosts American's international operations and the Flagship Lounge for qualifying long-haul departures. Admirals Club locations exist in every terminal.

Skylink connects all concourses airside in 5–10 minutes — among the best multi-terminal connection designs in the US.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Narita International Airport or Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.5/10.

Which has better lounges, NRT or DFW?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 8.1/10.

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

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 7.3/10.