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1. To connecting passengers
2. Tightened security measures in force
3. Knives and dangerous items are prohibited on the aircraft
NEW!!4. Liquid items may not be taken on board outbound international flights.
5. Lighters Restricted in Aircraft
6. Please place small items in your luggage.Please present these items for inspection.
7. Film exposure by x-ray scanning equipment
8. Avoiding congestion at the security checkpoints
9. Beware of theft
10. Notice to Users of Narita Airport
11. Inquiries
 
1. To connecting passengers
Regarding security check at connecting flight, please click here for details.
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2. Tightened security measures in force
Narita International Airport today exercises a high level of aviation security.
The following security measures are in place at passenger security screening checkpoints to combat worsening international terrorism.
While recognizing that lengthier security screening is inconvenient to airport users, we do ask for your cooperation.

international flights
Shoe Inspection
Passengers may be asked to remove your shoes, etc. to be x-rayed.
domestic flights
Coat and Jacket Inspection
Coats and jackets must be scanned.

Shoe Inspection
Passengers may be asked to remove your shoes, etc. to be x-rayed.

Drink inspection
Drinks and other liquids taken into the departure area will be examined or passengers may be asked to actually consume the drink.
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3. Knives and dangerous items are prohibited on the aircraft
Knives, sharp utensils, scissors with blades more than 4cm in length and other hazardous items are prohibited in the aircraft cabin.
If any of these items are discovered at the security checkpoints, you will be asked to dispose of them. Please make sure that any such items are placed in your check-in luggage. Thank you for your cooperation.

Prohibited items:
  Knives
  Clubs, bats, etc.
  Sharp instruments
Other items that could be used as weapons

Some Examples of Hazardous Items Please be aware that the items listed below are also prohibited in check in luggage as well as carry on luggage.


Some Examples of Hazardous Items
Refer to the hazardous items poster published by the Civil Aviation Bureau (click to enlarge).
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4. Liquid items may not be taken on board outbound international flights.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has ordered that, as of Thursday, 1 March 2007, restrictions will apply to liquids taken into the aircraft cabin on international flights departing from Narita International Airport, excluding purchases made at airside duty-free and other shops located after passport control.
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5. Lighters Restricted in Aircraft
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has imposed restrictions on lighters on any aircraft leaving Narita Airport.
Please exercise caution when packing.

Details
  • Passengers are restricted to one lighter per person on all aircraft departing from Narita.
  • Lighters may not be packed in suitcases to be checked in by the airlines.
    *Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines prohibit the carriage of lighters on their aircraft. For more information, please contact your airline.


  • Prohibited lighters
    Torch or turbo type lighters are prohibited on all US airlines and all other aircraft flying to or from any destination in the United States, including Guam and Saipan.
    Note: Torch lighters are gas lighters with strong flames for use in rain and wind.
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    6. Please place small items in your luggage.Please present these items for inspection.
    For safety reasons, passengers are required to remove their laptops and other large electrical devices from their carry on luggage for scanning at passenger screening stations at Narita Airport. Passengers may also be asked to remove their shoes for screening purposes.

    Please put mobile phones, keys and small change in your baggage when receiving inspections using metal detectors.

    We apologize for the inconvenience but ask for your understanding and cooperation.
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    7. Film exposure by x-ray scanning equipment
    A new supersensitive x-ray scanning device to inspect suitcases and other check-in baggage is set up at Narita Airport. Since this equipment may expose undeveloped film, it is recommended to pack undeveloped film in your carry-on luggage. The use of this supersensitive x-ray scanning equipment will not erase data on CDs, DVDs or video tapes.

    Please be aware that supersensitive scanning equipments for carry-on luggage are also set up at some airports overseas. We therefore recommend that you ask an airport official or airline representative at your destination airport about possibility of film exposure.
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    8. Avoiding congestion at the security checkpoints
    Security checkpoints are congested at certain times. Passengers are advised to arrive in good time and go early to the checkpoints to avoid congestion.
    Peak times are as follows but may differ slightly depending on the time of year and number of flights departing:

    Terminal 1 North Wing : 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Terminal 1 South Wing : 8:00am - 10:30am
    Terminal 2 : 8:00am - 10:00am
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    9. Beware of theft
    Go to 'Beware of theft' section for further information.
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    10. Notice to Users of Narita Airport
    For security reasons, All people entering Narita Airport must produce identification. Departing passengers must produce their passports.
    Security checkpoints are located at the entrance gates to the airport for people arriving by car, and at the exits from the railway stations for those arriving by train.
    Please ensure that you have either a passport, drivers license, health insurance card, student ID card, or foreign resident registration card, etc. when you arrive at the airport.
    We apologize for the inconvenience but ask for your understanding and support.

    Inquiries: NAA Security Center
    TEL: +81 (0)476-34-5140
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