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Tokyo Narita International Airport vs Leeds Bradford Airport
Detailed comparison of NRT and LBA on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.
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 Score8.2Excellent
On-time8.4Departure reliability
Experience8.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.6Lounge 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
8.4
Passenger Experience
8.1
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.6/10
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.
Leeds, United Kingdom · LBA · #2 in this comparison
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) scores 6.8/10 (Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.6),
passenger experience (6.7), and facilities (7.0).
Lounge quality rates 6.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Leeds Bradford LBA scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — Yorkshire's main airport. Jet2 and Ryanair hub. LBA Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Leeds city centre ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures.
FlightLogic Score6.8Good
On-time6.6Departure reliability
Experience6.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.5Lounge 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
6.6
Passenger Experience
6.7
Facilities & Comfort
7.0
Lounge score6.5/10
Highlights
Yorkshire and West Yorkshire gateway — avoids Manchester or London positioning for Leeds, Bradford, and Harrogate
Jet2 base with strong Mediterranean and Canary Islands package traffic
LBA Lounge (Priority Pass) for business departures — pre-book at peak
UK261 applies to all LBA departures including Ryanair and Jet2
Overview
Yorkshire's primary airport — Jet2 and Ryanair leisure hub with growing KLM and Eastern Airways connectivity to Amsterdam and Aberdeen.
Yorkshire regional connectivity
Leeds Bradford serves West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the Leeds city region with Jet2 as the dominant carrier plus Ryanair, KLM (Amsterdam hub), and Eastern Airways. Long-haul requires positioning to MAN or LHR — compare /airports/manchester for Emirates and Singapore options.
The single-terminal layout is compact but security queues build at early-morning Jet2 banks in summer — arrive 2+ hours before departure.
FAQ
Which is better, Tokyo Narita International Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.8/10.
Which has better lounges, NRT or LBA?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Leeds Bradford Airport at 6.5/10.
Which airport is more on-time, NRT or LBA?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) at 6.6/10.
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