Transit at Narita airport - enough time ? Only 70min

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Transit at Narita airport - enough time ? Only 70min
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Hello. I really need help.

My ticket for Cophenhagen is really wierd.

I have Only 70Min to transfer. Looks Terminal is different and even Airline is different. Can I make it?

Seoul (ICN) Depart 8:05 am to Tokyo (NRT)

Arrive 10:25 am Terminal 2 Duration: 2hr 20mn

Flight: KE 5001 (Korean airline code share)

Operated by: JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

(Flight JL 950)

Tokyo (NRT)

Depart 11:40 am Terminal 1 to Copenhagen (CPH)

Flight: SK 984 (Scandinavian Air)

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1. Re: Transit at Narita airport - enough time ? Only 70min
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If it is on a single ticket and issued, the connection meets the legal Minimum Connection Time requirement, which varies between 45(NH flights) to 70 minutes for international -> international.

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If both flights are in a single booking/ticket, the connecting time clears the minimum connecting time at Narita. You don't need to worry. In case you miss the SK flight to CPH because of a delay, the airline will put you on the next available flight. I presume both airlines have an interline agreement on luggage, and if that's the case, your luggage will be checked through to CPH, or onto your destination in Europe.

Upon arrival at NRT, catch an airside connecting bus to Terminal 1. SK is a good airline.

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Hey dude,

you are pointing at a very important case. I am in the same situation and need help. So could you make the trip easily? What was about your luggage?

Thank you in advance

Memis S.

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Hey dude,

you are pointing at a very important case. I am in the same situation and need help. So could you make the trip easily? What was about your luggage?

Thank you in advance

Memis S.

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Thank you for your answer. So just to be sure: you already made the trip and you had no difficulties? What about the luggage? I am asking because Korean Air and SAS are not in the same alliance. Didn't you lose time while taking your luggage and re-checking in?

I am asking for details because I don't want waste money and miss the plane.

Thanks a lot!

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Fenerbahce198... Do you have a single ticket issued ? In that case, it should meet the Minimum Connection Time Agreement.

If not, you shouldn't be buying two separate tickets with just 1 hour or so difference, as flights do often get delayed within the range of couple of hours. Please ask your agent, to make sure about the conditions. I'm sorry from my experience I've never had a ticket agent issuing a irresponsible ticket without reminding me about the conditions if I ever get delayed and miss the flight.

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That's a good question! I found the tour at skyscanner.com and there is nothing mentioned regarding if there are 1 or 2 tickets or delays or missing the plane. Otherwise I am wondering why skyscanner should offer that flight when it contains too much risks. That is confusing!

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The exact same question was asked on another forum, and I inquired this question to JAL to find this connection can't be made because JAL's minimum connecting time (MCT) from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 is 90 minutes. The rule I stated on #2 doesn't apply in this case. Be warned.

The thread in the link has very good tips on this matter. Read replies from #4.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2066608

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Great work, Optimisik-san

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