NRT → Shibuya
Shibuya in 15 minutes.
Shibuya is the densest hotel and entertainment corridor in Tokyo. A 15-minute eVTOL transfer from Narita is a flagship product for the inbound Olympics-and-tourism market.
15 min
eVTOL at launch
¥36,000–¥50,000
est. launch fare
70 km
straight-line distance
75–115 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the NRT → Shibuya 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)
16 min
¥120,000–¥180,000
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
75–115 min
¥19,000–¥30,000
eVTOL — at launch
15 min
¥36,000–¥50,000
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
15 min
¥19,000–¥28,000
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies NRT → Shibuya today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Tokyo airport corridor:
- AirX
- Excel Air Service
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
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See the Tokyo ↔ Shibuya route in 3D
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from NRT to Shibuya?+
By car the NRT to Shibuya transfer takes 75–115 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 15 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 16 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from NRT to Shibuya cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the NRT to Shibuya route is expected to be ¥36,000–¥50,000. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly ¥19,000–¥28,000.
Are there helicopter operators flying NRT to Shibuya today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Tokyo airport corridor include AirX, Excel Air Service. Charter rates run roughly ¥120,000–¥180,000.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from NRT launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at NRT 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 NRT to Shibuya eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (¥36,000–¥50,000) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (¥120,000–¥180,000) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about ¥19,000–¥28,000.