QF WP HND

[servicerequired]

Just chasing some feedback on lounge options and other tips/tricks for QF departing WP pax at HND ?? Specifically, QF60.

ALSO - any recommendations for transfers from HND, other than the train? Staying in Yokohama.

 

[justinbrett]

Just chasing some feedback on lounge options and other tips/tricks for QF departing WP pax at HND ?? Specifically, QF60.

ALSO - any recommendations for transfers from HND, other than the train? Staying in Yokohama.

JL F lounge.

As for transfers, I stay in Yokohama and I get the train. There are limo buses and direct taxis but considering how cheap, easy and quick the train is, I can’t justify going for another option.

 

[Mr_Tee]

HND Lounges:

I'm QF WP. I flew out of HND in April this year on QF60. I used the JAL First Lounge and I found it to be quite good. It wasn't crowded at all, food and drink service was table service (order through a QR code from your table and your order is brought to you). From memory, the menu wasn't expansive but it was acceptable. The shower facilities are excellent. The lounge is quite big so I am sure there are some parts that I didn't get to see. Overall, a great experience.

Transfers:
For transfers from HND, take a look at the Limousine Bus Service (https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/). I used this both inbound and outbound. The network is quite expansive. My understanding is that each bus is basically a one-stop service - you get on at the airport and it travels non-stop to its end destination stop. It does not do multi stops. Luggage service is obviously included. Most (all?) buses have onboard wifi which can be good to help set up your tech on the bus trip in.

The bus was exceptionally convenient for me as the bust stop on the route that I took was a short walk from my hotel. A lucky convenience.

The journey to my hotel was very quick (in the Shinjuku area). QF60 arrives in the evening and the roads are pretty quiet in the evening it seemed to me.

You can buy tickets online in advance or at the airport at a ticket vending machine. Tickets are reserved and confirmed for a set route when you buy. Seating is unallocated. On arrival I bought a ticket from the vending machine at the airport and it was dead easy. There were very few people on the bus with me (less than 20). On departure, I booked a ticket in advance online as I wanted to have a guaranteed spot on the bus at the time I wanted. Again, a dead easy process. From memory, you can also buy a ticket from the bus driver for the outbound journey. There was no vending machine at the bus stop for my return journey to the airport. There were again less than 20 people on the bus.

If you can get a bus route that stops near to your final destination (or to a train station where you can catch a train for your last leg of your journey to the hotel) I would 100% recommend the bus.

After spending time in Tokyo and going through multiple train stations there on my tourist jaunts IMHO unless you are a seasoned Tokyo traveller there are far too many stairs and other complexities to navigate at the train stations with luggage and tiredness after a flight to consider the train station as the "best" way to get into or out of the airport vs. the bus if it is available.

 

[servicerequired]

HND Lounges:

I'm QF WP. I flew out of HND in April this year on QF60. I used the JAL First Lounge and I found it to be quite good. It wasn't crowded at all, food and drink service was table service (order through a QR code from your table and your order is brought to you). From memory, the menu wasn't expansive but it was acceptable. The shower facilities are excellent. The lounge is quite big so I am sure there are some parts that I didn't get to see. Overall, a great experience.

Transfers:
For transfers from HND, take a look at the Limousine Bus Service (https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/). I used this both inbound and outbound. The network is quite expansive. My understanding is that each bus is basically a one-stop service - you get on at the airport and it travels non-stop to its end destination stop. It does not do multi stops. Luggage service is obviously included. Most (all?) buses have onboard wifi which can be good to help set up your tech on the bus trip in.

The bus was exceptionally convenient for me as the bust stop on the route that I took was a short walk from my hotel. A lucky convenience.

The journey to my hotel was very quick (in the Shinjuku area). QF60 arrives in the evening and the roads are pretty quiet in the evening it seemed to me.

You can buy tickets online in advance or at the airport at a ticket vending machine. Tickets are reserved and confirmed for a set route when you buy. Seating is unallocated. On arrival I bought a ticket from the vending machine at the airport and it was dead easy. There were very few people on the bus with me (less than 20). On departure, I booked a ticket in advance online as I wanted to have a guaranteed spot on the bus at the time I wanted. Again, a dead easy process. From memory, you can also buy a ticket from the bus driver for the outbound journey. There was no vending machine at the bus stop for my return journey to the airport. There were again less than 20 people on the bus.

If you can get a bus route that stops near to your final destination (or to a train station where you can catch a train for your last leg of your journey to the hotel) I would 100% recommend the bus.

After spending time in Tokyo and going through multiple train stations there on my tourist jaunts IMHO unless you are a seasoned Tokyo traveller there are far too many stairs and other complexities to navigate at the train stations with luggage and tiredness after a flight to consider the train station as the "best" way to get into or out of the airport vs. the bus if it is available.

I much appreciate the comprehensive response! Yes, I try to travel light, but it rarely works out - ! Nothing worse that stair navigation with luggage when travelling solo.

 

[markis10]

After spending time in Tokyo and going through multiple train stations there on my tourist jaunts IMHO unless you are a seasoned Tokyo traveller there are far too many stairs and other complexities to navigate at the train stations with luggage and tiredness after a flight to consider the train station as the "best" way to get into or out of the airport vs. the bus if it is availab

That’s certainly the case heading downtown however to Yokohama there are direct trains every 10 minutes that have no complexities or changes required, being the quickest and cheapest option. Buses cost double the train and are about 10 minutes longer than the train outside of peak, taxi’s $90 min.

Re the JL F lounge, most folk miss the best part by not turning left on entry, missing the AM sushi bar and the salon bar upstairs.

 

[justinbrett]

After spending time in Tokyo and going through multiple train stations there on my tourist jaunts IMHO unless you are a seasoned Tokyo traveller there are far too many stairs and other complexities to navigate at the train stations with luggage and tiredness after a flight to consider the train station as the "best" way to get into or out of the airport vs. the bus if it is available.

OP is staying in Yokohama not Tokyo, as I don’t think your advice is valid.

It’s a direct train to Yokohama and both the airport and Yokohama stations are accessible so there’s no need for stairs. It’s about 30 minutes.

The reason I stay in Yokohama is precisely because of how easy it is to get to the airport via train. Plus you can get a Sucia card on your phone before you go and then there’s no need to buy a ticket.

 

[elanshin]

For lounge as others have mentioned JAL F lounge (just after immigration to your left).

I do want to say however typically QF is parked at gate 148/149 and from the F lounge that's a solid 10 -15min walk so plan accordingly, there is no announcement for boarding in the lounge.

The lounge itself is split in 2 floors, downstairs is the main dining hall, showers, sushi room (morning rush only) and red room (cool aviation room and other stuff like shoe shine). Upstairs you have their bar Salon and massage chairs. You can find hibiki and Yamazaki along with other coughtails upstairs.


For transportation from Yokohama, your main choices would be taxi (or uber taxi) and the train. There is a direct train option from Yokohama on the Keikyuu line which is probably the easiest. Unfortunately the limousine bus doesn't goto Yokohama from HND.

 

[justinbrett]

Unfortunately the limousine bus doesn't goto Yokohama from HND.

There are limousine buses (small l) that do the route. Just not the capital L Limousine bus

Airport limousine | Keikyu Bus

 

[elanshin]

There are limousine buses (small l) that do the route. Just not the capital L Limousine bus

Airport limousine | Keikyu Bus

Oh fair enough, I've only really bothered with the Limousine bus company fir the most part.

I also used a service called nearme.jp for a while. They did transfers at a price cheaper than taxis. But I'm not sure how reliable they are now that there's a millions of tourists every month.

 

[justinbrett]

Oh fair enough, I've only really bothered with the Limousine bus company fir the most part.

I also used a service called nearme.jp for a while. They did transfers at a price cheaper than taxis. But I'm not sure how reliable they are now that there's a millions of tourists every month.

I only know because I usually see it advertised where I stay at Hilton Yokohama but when I’ve looked into it, it’s a worse option to the train.

 

[markis10]

Buses to Yokohama Station
How much does it cost? A$6.09 *
How long does it take? 30 minutes
When is the first/last bus from Terminal 3? 8:10/21:05
When is the first/last bus from Terminal 2? 6:20/23:30
If you want to keep things simple and just head to Yokohama Station, your best bet is getting the bus from Stop 7 (Terminal 3) towards YCAT. They come a little less frequently than the option below, but they also stop less and run for longer. You can reach Yokohama in 30 minutes for A$6.09 *.

Buses to Minato Mirai and cruise terminal
How much does it cost? A$8.26 *
How long does it take? 24–43 minutes
When is the first/last bus? 8:40/19:10.

Haneda to Yokohama: The Best Transport Options | Tokyo Cheapo

Find the cheapest and fastest options to the port city, as well as first and last train times.

tokyocheapo.com

 

[NoName]

Just chasing some feedback on lounge options and other tips/tricks for QF departing WP pax at HND ?? Specifically, QF60.

I visited all the OW lounges on a transit in December. Here is my REVIEW of each.

JL F definitely the pick. CX worth a visit if departing from a gate close by during its opening hours.

 

[logicallysynced]

I visited all the OW lounges on a transit in December. Here is my REVIEW of each.

JL F definitely the pick. CX worth a visit if departing from a gate close by during its opening hours.

Are they open before the early QF26 flight at 7am (Boarding ~6am)?

 

[elanshin]

Are they open before the early QF26 flight at 7am (Boarding ~6am)?

You won't have enough time for QF26 the 6:55am departure. The lounge opens at 6am and with a 10-15 minute walk to where QF planes usually park you won't have time for it.

 

[logicallysynced]

You won't have enough time for QF26 the 6:55am departure. The lounge opens at 6am and with a 10-15 minute walk to where QF planes usually park you won't have time for it.

Boo, oh well what can you do? Thanks!

(Wonder if those schedule/slot changes are actually happening..)

 

[elanshin]

Boo, oh well what can you do? Thanks!

(Wonder if those schedule/slot changes are actually happening..)

From time to time QF26 does depart instead at 08:15 especially as we hit our summer and Daylight Savings. It still needs HND to have a time slot available though.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Have done public transport and taxi/ Uber from the Conrad multiple times.
Probably prefer the taxi/ uber to be honest. Appreciate if not staying in that hotel/ area then public transport might be better and definitely cheaper.
JL F is good but the food options are a bit meh, coughtails non-existent and the top tip for the good champagne is to head down to the shoe shine place and on the R hand side is the Joseph Perrier.

The new Centurion lounge is worth a visit if you have access. Much better food range and coughtails than JL F.
Small and can get very busy. Reserved seating and Veuve for black cards.

 

[Himeno]

The Qantas flights at HND tend to use the high 14x gates in the newer part of the terminal, as far as is possible to be from the security/immigration area and still have an air bridge.
The JL F lounge is across from gate 112. There is a JL J lounge and a CX lounge closer to the QF gates. (blue squares are rough locations of oneworld lounges, red circle is typical QF gates.)


There are buses from HND to Shin-Yokohama station and YCAT (Yokohama City Air Terminal), next to Yokohama station.
Keikyu runs trains from HND to Shinagawa (with some continuing through the Asakusa Subway and Keisei lines towards NRT) and Yokohama. The trains to Shinagawa and Yokohama tend to alternate.
The buses and trains both take payment with IC cards, or paper tickets from ticket machines or manned service counters. If you have an iPhone, you can add a JP IC card (doesn't matter which one) to your apple wallet and use the phone to tap on/off. The IC cards for android devices will generally only work on devices sold in Japan.

 

[sudoer]

Depends on exact hotel in Yokohama - if you're at the train station (e.g. the Sheraton) taking the train is good. If you're closer to Chinatown (e.g. the two Intercontinentals, Hyatt Regency) I'd catch a taxi.

 

[elanshin]

Depends on exact hotel in Yokohama - if you're at the train station (or very close by) the train is good. Otherwise I'd catch a taxi.

Have you tried nearme by any chance? I used them before the massive tourist boom and found it a solid option between taxi and limousine bus. I think they may even cater for child seats and such.