Air India expands codeshare with Japan’s ANA

Beginning 31 March 2025, Air India will operate its fourth weekly flights from Delhi to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND).

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This replaces its existing services to Narita International Airport (NRT), to provide passengers faster and more affordable access to central Tokyo.

Air India also announced an expanded codeshare agreement with its Star Alliance partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), to provide Air India guests convenient onward connections from Tokyo Haneda to 6 other major cities in Japan. This builds on Air India’s existing codeshare and interline agreements with ANA.

Faster access to downtown Tokyo

Air India’s strategic transition to Haneda Airport, located 18 km from downtown Tokyo, cuts travel time to Tokyo Station from nearly one hour by road (70 km from Narita) to approximately 30 minutes. This not only saves valuable time for passengers but also offers more cost-effective transportation options, enhancing the overall journey experience.

“Moving our flights to Haneda Airport is a significant advantage for our guests – it brings them much closer to the centre of Tokyo. With this shift, we are not only connecting two vibrant capitals more effectively but also helping boost trade and tourism between India and Japan”, said Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer, Air India.