Narita Skyliner & Tokyo Metro Pass Combo 2026: Airport to City
Unlock seamless travel in Tokyo! Learn how to combine your Narita Skyliner round-trip with a Tokyo Metro Pass for easy airport transfers and city sightseeing.
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Unlock seamless travel in Tokyo! Learn how to combine your Narita Skyliner round-trip with a Tokyo Metro Pass for easy airport transfers and city sightseeing.
Tokyo Transportation
Before embarking on your adventure to Japan, there are two crucial aspects of travel planning you'll want to sort out:
How will you get from the airport to the city?
And once you're there, how will you navigate around the city?
These questions are particularly important for Tokyo, where transportation can be both expensive and diverse. Most travelers heading to Tokyo will typically prepare a Tokyo Metro Pass as a basic necessity. Luckily, there's a fantastic combo package available that includes the Narita Airport Skyliner, making it an easy pick for stress-free travel.
I booked this convenient combo through KKday, which has become my go-to travel companion for many trips. The process is straightforward: simply exchange your received voucher for physical tickets.
You'll do this at the Narita Skyliner & Keisei Information Center.

After clearing immigration, follow the train icon signs down to the first basement level.

Keep following the signs, and you'll soon see:

The ticket office for the Tokyo Skyliner. Turn left here,

And voilà! You'll find the Information Center. Present your voucher here to exchange it for your tickets.

Since I booked a round-trip Tokyo Skyliner ticket, I received one ticket for my journey into the city and an exchange voucher for my return trip.

To find your platform, first check the departure time on your ticket, then locate it on the electronic display board.


For example, if your ticket says 12:42 PM, you'll see it clearly displayed. Double-check other details like the train number (e.g., SKYLINER 26) to ensure it's the right one. Once confirmed, head to the designated platform, like Platform 1.

Seating on the Skyliner is reserved (your seat number will be on your ticket). Simply find your car and seat number, then settle in for a comfortable ride.


The seats are comfortably spacious, and you can pull out a table for a quick snack or to get some work done. In about 36 minutes, you'll arrive in the city, ready for your Tokyo Metro Pass to shine.
If you disembark at Ueno Station, the exchange point for the Metro Pass is usually near the ticket office, where you'll spot a queue of travelers with luggage.


Simply scan the QR code on your voucher to receive your Tokyo Metro Pass ticket.


I opted for the 72-hour pass, which activates from the moment you first use it. Plan your usage wisely to make the most of it!
Before its first use, the back of the ticket will be blank. Upon activation, the exact time will be stamped on it.
Now, enjoy your Tokyo adventure! When it's time to head back, let's look at how to exchange your return Tokyo Skyliner ticket.


Just like when you arrived, head to Keisei Ueno Station, and you'll find the exchange counter.


Present the exchange voucher (the one you received along with your initial ticket at Narita Airport) to get your return ticket.

Use the display board to confirm your departure time and other details, then proceed to the correct platform for your train back to Narita Airport.
For extra convenience, consider installing the KKday app. It makes checking your vouchers a breeze. If you're a first-time user, you can even get a discount of ~$3 by installing the app via the link below and entering the coupon code APP4000 when you spend over ~$38.
It's especially handy when you have multiple bookings to keep track of.

We've covered how to combine the Narita Skyliner round-trip with a Tokyo Metro Pass for quick airport transfers and easy city exploration. This is the exact method I used for my own Tokyo trip, and it made navigating the city a breeze. Happy travels in 2026!
After completing immigration procedures, follow the train icon to B1F (Basement 1st Floor). You can exchange your voucher for a physical ticket at the Information Center located to the left of the Tokyo Skyliner ticket counter.
The 72-hour Tokyo Metro Pass starts counting time from the moment you begin using it. The exact time will be stamped on the back of the pass upon its first use, so it's advisable to plan your usage carefully.
Similar to where you disembarked when arriving in the city, you can go to Keisei Ueno Station, where there is an exchange point. Present your carefully kept voucher to receive a physical ticket.
After installing the KKday app, enter 'APP4000' in 'Use Coupon' to receive a ~$3 discount. This discount is only applicable for payments of ~$38 or more.
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