HND → Ginza
Haneda to Ginza in five minutes.
Ginza is the densest luxury-hotel corridor in Tokyo. A five-minute eVTOL transfer from Haneda is a defining product for the inbound luxury market.
5 min
eVTOL at launch
¥14,000–¥20,000
est. launch fare
16 km
straight-line distance
25–55 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the HND → Ginza transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
5 min
¥80,000–¥120,000
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
25–55 min
¥5,500–¥9,500
eVTOL — at launch
5 min
¥14,000–¥20,000
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
5 min
¥7,500–¥11,000
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies HND → Ginza today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Tokyo airport corridor:
- AirX
- Mori Building City Air Service
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from HND to Ginza?+
By car the HND to Ginza transfer takes 25–55 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 5 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 5 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from HND to Ginza cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the HND to Ginza route is expected to be ¥14,000–¥20,000. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly ¥7,500–¥11,000.
Are there helicopter operators flying HND to Ginza today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Tokyo airport corridor include AirX, Mori Building City Air Service. Charter rates run roughly ¥80,000–¥120,000.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from HND launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at HND between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Asia Pacific launch markets.
Is the HND to Ginza eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (¥14,000–¥20,000) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (¥80,000–¥120,000) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about ¥7,500–¥11,000.