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Verdict

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tokyo Narita International Airport Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
FlightLogic Score 8.2 7.7
On-Time Performance 8.4 7.5
Passenger Experience 8.1 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.2 8.0
Lounge Score 8.6 7.6
City Tokyo Lisbon
Country Japan Portugal
Terminals 3 terminals (T1, T2, T3) 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost)
Annual passengers 33M+ 33M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy NRT — Tokyo LIS — Lisbon
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.

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #2 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

FAQ

Which is better, Tokyo Narita International Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.

Which has better lounges, NRT or LIS?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.

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

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.