The helicopter transfer to Narita with AirX

Why it is on the list

AirX flies central Tokyo to Narita as a private charter: about 20 minutes from the Tokyo Heliport to the helipad at Shisui, then about 15 minutes on the ground to the airport, some 35 minutes heliport to terminal.¹ The helicopter is yours alone, for up to three passengers.¹ AirX reports more than 10,000 flights a year and no accidents in over ten years; its aircraft are inspected every 25 and 50 flight hours.²

It is the wrong choice for more than three people, for more than 220 kg of passengers and luggage together, or for anything oversized: take a car instead.¹ The Tokyo Heliport keeps hours of 8:00 to 16:30, so an early-morning or late-evening flight is better served by the road.³

How to get it

Ask AirX for the Shisui transfer to Narita through its charter inquiry form, or call 050-1746-0630; a quote comes back by the end of the next business day, and AirX then arranges the flight.⁴ One way from Tokyo costs JPY 292,000 including tax per helicopter, the ground transfer between Shisui and Narita included.¹ Flight times depend on weather and operating conditions.¹

A booking stands once AirX's confirmation email arrives. Payment is by card at booking or by bank transfer within two days of it. A flight cancelled for weather is refunded in full; otherwise cancelling costs 20 percent from ten to eight days before, 30 percent from seven to two days, 40 percent the day before and 50 percent on the day.⁵ AirX's office answers weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00 at support@airos.jp or 050-1745-1498.⁵

Discretion

The charter carries only your party.¹ A car parks free at the Tokyo Heliport when its plate number is given to AirX in advance; the heliport is five minutes by taxi from Shinkiba station.³