Tokyo Monorail: A Convenient Way to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo!

The Tokyo Monorail is a 17.8 km monorail line that connects 11 stations from Monorail Hamamatsucho Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station.
The operator, Tokyo Monorail Co., Ltd., is a subsidiary of JR East and the line opened in 1964 in time for the Tokyo Olympics.
By the way, a monorail is a type of rail vehicle that runs on a single track (rail) and is considered environmentally friendly, with less noise and reduced vibration.
From the international arrivals area at Haneda Airport, it’s Approx. 2–3 minutes on foot to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station, making it an easy transfer.
On both weekdays and weekends/holidays, the first train from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station toward central Tokyo departs at 5:09am, and the last train is at 12:10am—making the timetable convenient for early-morning and late-night flights.

With the Tokyo Monorail, you can travel from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station (served by international flights) to Monorail Hamamatsucho Station in as fast as 13 minutes (using the Haneda Express), for 519 yen one way (IC card fare).
Another highlight is the frequent service, running at an average 5-minute interval during the daytime, making it a great option for getting into the city.
To reach popular destinations such as Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, and Shibuya Station, you’ll need to transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at JR Hamamatsucho Station, which is directly connected to Monorail Hamamatsucho Station.
From Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station, routes, travel times, and one-way fares to four major stations often visited for Tokyo sightseeing are as follows.
For routes, we list the option with the fewest transfers.

Unlike regular trains, it runs at a higher elevation, so the views are fantastic. From the Tokyo Monorail windows, you’ll see beautiful scenery like Tokyo Bay, the Odaiba area, and the Rainbow Bridge—an experience that adds to the sightseeing vibe even while you ride.
Another nice plus is the onboard luggage area where you can securely place suitcases.
Combined with the convenience of going directly from the airport to central Tokyo, it’s a comfortable way to get around in many situations.

Tokyo Monorail tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machines installed at each station.
Buying a ticket at the machine is very easy in 3 steps.

You can also switch to English as needed, and if you have questions, station staff nearby can help.
For details, please check the website below, which explains everything clearly with images.

Welcome Suica Mobile is an iOS app provided by JR East, and it lets you issue a Suica on your iPhone through the app alone—no need to stop by a counter or ticket machine and wait in line.
If you charge it using a credit card registered in Apple Pay, you can simply tap your iPhone at ticket gates for smooth entry and exit on trains and buses.
It saves you the hassle of buying tickets and calculating fares, and fare adjustments for overtravel are processed automatically, which greatly reduces travel stress.
As a contactless e-money option, it can be used not only on the Tokyo Monorail, but also at station shops, vending machines, partner convenience stores, taxis, and more—making Suica useful for many kinds of payments while traveling in Japan.
It can be used across Japan except in some areas, and no deposit is required. (It can be used for 180 days from the date Suica is issued.)
Plus, you can purchase great-value tickets, check transfer guidance, and browse sightseeing info all in one app—so use Welcome Suica Mobile to make your trip in Japan even better.
Ticket machines at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station also sell the card-type Welcome Suica (usable for 28 days from the date Suica is issued), so be sure to consider that option as well.

Here are two tickets you’ll want to know about when using the Tokyo Monorail.
Both are available only on weekends and holidays (+ special days), but they can often help you travel for less than usual. Use the details below as a reference and consider buying one.

A train wrapped in “Connecting Landscapes,” a work by Rinako Ikuta—winner of the JR East Award at the international art award “HERALBONY Art Prize 2025,” hosted by HERALBONY Co., Ltd.—has been running on the Tokyo Monorail since August 11, 2025.
The art can be enjoyed not only on the front and sides of the train, but also through decorations on the windows and posters inside the cars.
Enjoy the art and沿線 scenery as you fully take in the beginning and end of your trip starting from Haneda Airport.

Here’s a table summarizing information around each Tokyo Monorail station and suggested ways to use them.
Before heading to your destination, see if there’s a station you’d like to stop by.

To wrap up, here are two stations (out of the Tokyo Monorail’s 11 stations) that you may want to stop by before heading from the airport to your destination, or before returning to the airport.