Keisei Skyliner · Narita–Nippori
An all-reserved-seat limited express linking Narita Airport with Nippori and Keisei-Ueno. Passengers using Terminals 2 and 3 use Airport Terminal 2 Station. Both the basic train fare and a reserved-seat limited-express ticket are required.
At a glance
- Stations
- Nippori ↔ Airport Terminal 2 Station, for Narita T2 and T3
- Seating
- All reserved · a specific train and seat must be assigned
- Regular adult one-way fare in official FAQ
- JPY 2,580 = JPY 1,280 basic fare + JPY 1,300 limited-express ticket
- Connection to T3
- About 13 minutes on foot from the station gates to the T3 information counter
- Official information
- Keisei official FAQ ↗
Checked · 2026.10.27
Keisei Skyliner · Narita–Nippori
An all-reserved-seat limited express linking Narita Airport with Nippori and Keisei-Ueno. Passengers using Terminals 2 and 3 use Airport Terminal 2 Station. Both the basic train fare and a reserved-seat limited-express ticket are required.
An IC card alone is not enough
Unlike an ordinary local train, the Skyliner requires a reserved-seat limited-express ticket. The official FAQ explains that some machines inside the gates at Nippori sell only the JPY 1,300 limited-express ticket; the JPY 1,280 basic fare is also required separately. Online discounted tickets may differ from regular fares, so check the exchange procedure and which trains can be reserved.
The airport station and terminal buildings are different
The station’s description as serving Terminals 2 and 3 does not mean that it sits directly underneath the T3 building. It connects to T2; reach T3 through the connecting walkway or by free terminal bus. The official walking estimate of about 13 minutes does not include any further walk to the check-in counter or the time needed for airport formalities.
Changing to JR at Nippori
Nippori connects with the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and Joban lines. Follow the signs for the JR transfer gates. If combining an IC card with a paper ticket, first check whether the ticket you bought already includes the basic fare. Before the reserved train departs on the return airport journey, confirm both your seat and the terminal you need at the airport.
Take a look around
Photographed in November 2025The story behind this place
After Miyu’s birthday,
a quieter few days in Tokyo
Past a familiar advertisement, towards Nippori
When I finished the arrival formalities and came out into the terminal, I finally felt I had reached the stage of entering Tokyo itself. One could say that a trip begins on arriving at the…
Read this scene ↗The journey home begins on a Nippori platform
After checking out of our accommodation, we gathered all our bags at once and set off for the airport. The fourth and final day was, quite literally, a day of movement. The destination was…
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