From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3

I arrived at Haneda on a flight from New York. ANA’s New York flights arrive at Terminal 2, but the Seoul-bound flight departs from Terminal 3, so I had to transfer by shuttle bus.

ANA’s international flights at Haneda are currently split between Terminals 2 and 3, and passengers making connections must move between the terminals by bus. This setup has received some criticism from passengers. Terminal 2 was originally ANA’s domestic hub, and the newly added international facilities there still have limited duty-free shops and few dining options for those without lounge access.

It’s very convenient for those arriving on international flights and connecting to domestic flights, but with Haneda already operating at full capacity, it’s a difficult issue to solve.

Guide to the International Transfer Terminal

This is the signage for the shuttle bus heading to Terminal 3. As of October 2023, only five ANA international flights departed from Terminal 2 each day. This number increased to sixteen flights from October 29, and will expand to twenty-six from March 31. In other words, the number of ANA international departures from Terminal 2 is steadily growing.

International Transfer Confirmation

Before boarding the bus, I was handed a slip confirming that “This bus is for international transfer passengers only.”

Terminal 3

The shuttle bus for international transfers arrived at Terminal 3.

Guidance for Connecting Passengers

A notice welcoming connecting passengers states, “Our staff will guide you to the security checkpoint.”

Departure Board

The departure information board at Terminal 3.

Sushiro Poster

An overseas promotional poster for Sushiro.

Connecting from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2

This signage provides guidance for passengers transferring in the opposite direction—from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2.

Lounge Location Guide

A sign near the shuttle bus stop shows the locations of the ANA lounges in Terminal 3:

ANA operates multiple lounges here to accommodate the high volume of passengers.

Shower Room

I visited the ANA SUITE LOUNGE.Since I am an ANA Diamond member, I can use this lounge even when flying in economy class. As I had just arrived from New York, I first made use of the shower room.

Food Corner

The food corner.

Bread Corner

A close-up of the bread selection. I arrived around 5:30 in the morning, so everything is beautifully lit by the sunrise.

ANA’s original “baguette chocolat” is one of my favorites—I always enjoy it.

Snacks & Appetizers

The snacks and appetizers section.

Cereals and More

Alcohol Corner

This is the alcohol section, offering an impressive selection of champagne, wine, liqueurs, whisky, and many other premium beverages.

Champagne & Wine

Liqueurs & Whisky

The whisky, gin, and vodka corner.

Japanese Sake

The sake selection inside the refrigerated case.

Coffee Machine

The coffee machine offers eight beverage options at the touch of a button.

Tea Selection

Everything is truly luxurious and well provided.

Food Corner

There are two food stations inside the SUITE LOUNGE. This is the second one, offering the same snacks, bread, rice balls, and other items.

Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream

The Häagen-Dazs freezer.

The SUITE LOUNGE truly shines with its high-quality food and drink options.

My Meal

My selections from the lounge, along with champagne.

Seating Area

A view of the lounge interior as seen from one of the sofas in the seating area.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate for the flight to Seoul.

View of the Apron

This was the view of the apron as I walked toward the aircraft.

EVA Air

Parked next to the ANA aircraft I was boarding was an EVA Air Boeing 787-10. Among the 787 series, the -8 is the shortest, the -9 is the mid-size version, and the -10 is the longest variant.

Loading the Baggage Containers

From my window seat in economy class, I could see the ground crew loading the baggage containers onto the aircraft.

The Aircraft

This photo was taken after boarding. The aircraft for today’s flight was an Airbus A320 — a small narrow-body jet, but very comfortable as it’s one of the latest models.

Taxiing to the Runway

We began taxiing from the apron toward the runway. It’s hard to see, but in the distance you can spot a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, probably about to take off.

Taxiing to the Runway

This is another view while taxiing. The Lufthansa 747-8 is now lining up for departure, and a JAL aircraft is visible in the distance on the left.

Just After Takeoff

Just after takeoff. You can see parts of Tokyo below.

View After Takeoff (1)

This is one of the artificial islands near Haneda Airport.

View After Takeoff (2)

Here we’re likely looking out toward the Edogawa, Koto, and Sumida areas of Tokyo, and even further toward Chiba Prefecture.

Economy Class Seat

This is a view of the seat next to mine in economy class.

Paid In-flight Meal

I ordered a paid in-flight meal for 2,500 yen. There were Japanese and Western options available, and I chose the Western meal. Even in economy class, it’s nice to receive appetizers and dessert served in proper ceramic dishes.

A Pleasant Surprise

When I removed the lid, a soft and juicy hamburger steak appeared.

Everything was incredibly delicious.

Menu

This is the menu for the paid in-flight meal. It certainly felt worth the price.

View During the Meal

A view from the window while enjoying the meal. We were probably flying over the Sea of Japan.

Beer

A beer I enjoyed after the meal.

View from the Window

It looks like we’ve entered the airspace over the Korean Peninsula.

Outskirts of Seoul

We are gradually approaching Seoul. This isn’t the city center yet, but I could see clusters of residential apartment buildings coming into view.

Approaching Seoul

The aircraft icon on the screen at the top right is moving closer to the Seoul marker displayed at the lower left.

Seoul City (1)

This is the view of Seoul near Gimpo Airport. You can see countless apartment complexes spread across the area.

Seoul City (2)

Another view of the apartment buildings.

The layout of the city streets is becoming more recognizable as we get closer.

Just Before Landing

We’ve started to see the grounds of Gimpo Airport coming into view. In English, the airport name is spelled “Gimpo.” You can spot Korean Air’s maintenance facilities in the distance. In Korean pronunciation, the name is “Kimpo.”

International Terminal

This is the international terminal of Gimpo Airport.

Arrival Lobby

After clearing immigration, I arrived at the arrival lobby.

Beijing Tourism PR (1)

This electronic display was located on the basement floor, which connects the arrival level to the subway station. It appears to be part of a promotional campaign produced by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. The image shows the futuristic interior of the Phoenix Center, a well-known media building in Beijing.

Beijing Tourism PR (2)

This is a promotional image of the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks.

Beijing Tourism PR (3)

This display features the Great Wall of China, another iconic sightseeing spot in Beijing.

Airport Advertisement

This advertisement says something along the lines of: “When traveling from Seoul to Tokyo, flying out of Gimpo is the fastest option.” It was posted along the moving walkway toward the subway station.