Narita Airport: Record Foreign Passenger Numbers in December
## Narita International Airport passenger Statistics – 2025 & Early 2026
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Narita Airport Records High Passenger Numbers in 2025
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Narita International Airport experienced a record-breaking year in 2025, with a total of 42,255,291 passengers, a 6% increase from 2024. Narita International Airport Corporation reported that international passenger numbers specifically rose by 10% to 23,906,893, also a record high.This data confirms the initial preliminary report from late December 2025.
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December 2025 Sees Record International Passenger Traffic
In December 2025 alone, Narita Airport recorded 2,108,313 international passengers, a 3% increase year-on-year and a new monthly record. The airport operator attributed this growth primarily to a strong influx of tourists. The total number of flights (domestic and international) also increased by 4% in December, reaching 3,649,542.
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China Flight Numbers Decline Following Travel Advisory
Flights between Narita Airport and China experienced a critically important decrease in late 2025 and early 2026, following a request from the Chinese government advising its citizens to limit travel to Japan. In December 2025, flights to and from China fell by 18% to 2,122. Reuters reported on the initial advisory in August 2023, which continued to impact travel numbers into 2026.As of January 27, 2026, the number of China flights had decreased by 27% compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling 1,524 flights. Narita Airport officials noted that the rate of decline is accelerating.
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Lunar New Year Impact Under Observation
Narita International Airport is closely monitoring the situation regarding China flights in anticipation of the Lunar New Year holiday in February 2026. Airport President Naoki Fujii stated the need to observe how the situation develops, given the potential for increased travel demand during the holiday period. No significant changes to the travel advisory have been reported as of January 29, 2026.