Air India Moves to Haneda, Expands ANA Codeshare

Air India will move its Delhi-Tokyo service from Narita International Airport to Haneda Airport, significantly improving connectivity between India and Japan. The move, effective March 31, 2025, offers swifter access to central Tokyo, which fits into AI’s broader plan to enhance connectivity worldwide. It is also expanding codeshare arrangements with All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline, to provide travel options throughout Japan. Tokyo’s two large international airports are Narita, far from the city center and much closer to Haneda. Just under 18 km from central Tokyo, Haneda enables passengers to get to Tokyo Station in around half an hour; the journey from Narita can take an hour or more. It saves travelers precious minutes and reduces transportation costs—taxi prices from Narita to central Tokyo can run up to over USD$170. In contrast, Haneda offers the Monorail and the cheaper Keikyu Line. The shift also improves domestic connectivity since Haneda is Japan’s leading domestic hub. ANA, AI’s partner in the Star Alliance, has a larger footprint at Haneda, offering smooth onward flight connections to all major Japanese cities. Business travelers also favor the airport; many international airlines have moved to Haneda for its accessibility.<br/>