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In short

All Nippon Airways is Japan's largest airline, headquartered in Tokyo and flying from Haneda and Narita. Its 90+ destinations cover Japan, Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, so it serves both domestic trips and long-haul travel to Japan. ANA belongs to Star Alliance and runs ANA Mileage Club. Long-haul jets carry First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is Japan’s largest airline, headquartered in Tokyo. It flies more than 100 domestic and international routes from its hubs at Haneda and Narita and is a Star Alliance member. It also operates the Airbus A380 on its Tokyo–Honolulu route.

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What to expect

All Nippon Airways (ANA; IATA: NH, ICAO: ANA) is Japan's largest airline, ahead of Japan Airlines, headquartered at Shiodome City Center in Minato, Tokyo. From its main hubs at Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita it flies to about 92 destinations in Japan, Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, and it suits travellers flying into Tokyo or connecting through Japan between Asia and North America.

From helicopters to Japan's largest airline

ANA began on 27 December 1952 as Japan Helicopter and Aeroplane Transports. It took the All Nippon Airways name in 1957 and merged with Far East Airlines in 1958. ANA Holdings Inc., formed in 2013, is now the parent company of the airline and its sister businesses.

Haneda and Narita hubs

Tokyo has two ANA hubs. Haneda and Narita both have ANA domestic and international flights. Osaka Itami and Kansai are secondary hubs, and Fukuoka, Nagoya Centrair, Naha in Okinawa and Sapporo Chitose are focus cities. Check which Tokyo airport your flight uses before booking a connection.

ANA Wings, Air Japan and Peach

ANA Wings and Air Japan are group airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines carries freight, and Peach Aviation, fully owned by ANA, is the group's low-cost airline.

Booking domestic flights to Hokkaido and Okinawa

ANA's domestic network reaches focus cities such as Sapporo, Fukuoka and Naha, so a trip to Hokkaido, Kyushu or Okinawa can be booked on the same ANA ticket as your international flight.

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Good to know

  • Founded1952
  • Other gatewaysNRT / ITM / KIX

Everything you should know

Airline codes

NH · ANA

IATA · ICAO · callsign “ALL NIPPON”

ANA flight numbers start with NH (ICAO: ANA). Use the code with your flight number to check your booking and flight status.

Key facts

Main hub

Tokyo (HND)

Tokyo Haneda

Also flies abroad fromTokyo Narita (NRT) · Osaka Itami (ITM) · Osaka Kansai (KIX)
Tokyo airport guide

Network

90+ destinations

Japan · Asia · North America · Europe · Australia

ANA’s hubs are Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. Its domestic network covers Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and international routes reach China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India, North America, Mexico, Europe and Australia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

First

and Business, Premium Economy, Economy

International wide-bodies offer up to First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy; domestic flights have Premium Class and Economy. International wide-bodies offer up to four cabins: first class on selected Boeing 777s, business class, premium economy and economy. Domestic flights sell Premium Class at the front and economy behind.

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Good to know

ANA’s Airbus A380s, known as Flying Honu, fly between Tokyo and Honolulu. Its loyalty programme is ANA Mileage Club, and its official website is ana.co.jp.

Frequent flyer

ANA Mileage Club

Member of Star Alliance

As a Star Alliance member, ANA lets you credit flights to another Star Alliance programme or to ANA Mileage Club.

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At a glance

All Nippon Airways (IATA: NH, ICAO: ANA) is Japan’s largest airline, headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1952 and a Star Alliance member, it flies Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737, and Airbus A320neo, A321 and A380 aircraft from Haneda and Narita to destinations across Japan and to Asia, North America, Europe and Australia.

Key facts about All Nippon Airways
HeadquartersShiodome City Center, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Fleet typesBoeing 787, 777, 767, 737-800, Airbus A320neo, A321 and A380
Frequent flyerANA Mileage Club
Official websiteana.co.jp

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
These are the cities on ANA’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the ANA schedule before you plan around a route. Search flights

Japan

Tokyo (HND) departures11 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

ANA has about 259 aircraft in service and 128 on order. The Boeing 787 is the backbone, with 44 787-9s and 34 787-8s plus 787-10s. The fleet also includes 38 Boeing 737-800s, 22 Airbus A321neos and 11 A320neos, 15 Boeing 767-300ERs, 13 Boeing 777-300ERs and other 777s, and three Airbus A380s.

  • Boeing 787-8 Wide-body International and domestic trunk routes
  • Boeing 787-9 Wide-body International and domestic trunk routes
  • Boeing 787-10 Wide-body International and domestic trunk routes
  • Boeing 777 family Wide-body · 26 in service Long-haul and busy domestic routes
  • Boeing 767-300ER Wide-body · 15 in service Wide-body capacity on domestic and regional routes
  • Airbus A380-800 Wide-body (double-deck) · 3 in service Tokyo–Honolulu
  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 38 in service Shorter domestic and nearby Asian routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Mainly domestic Japan, with some short regional flights
  • Airbus A321 Narrow-body Mainly domestic Japan, with some short regional flights
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Mainly domestic Japan, with some short regional flights

Cabin classes

On ANA you can choose from First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.

First Selected 777s

International first class

First class on selected long-haul Boeing 777s.

Private suiteLounge access

Business International wide-bodies

Lie-flat business

Business class on international flights.

Lie-flat seatLounge access

Premium Economy Long-haul

More space

Offered on many long-haul aircraft.

Wider seatMore legroom

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin; domestic flights also sell Premium Class.

Meals on international flights

ANA Mileage Club

ANA’s loyalty programme. Join ANA Mileage Club online before you fly so the trip counts.

ANA Mileage Club members earn miles on ANA and Star Alliance flights and redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.

ANA joined Star Alliance in October 1999. Its frequent flyer programme, ANA Mileage Club, lets members earn and redeem miles on ANA and on other Star Alliance airlines.

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact ANA allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at HND or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

ANA sets the allowance by cabin and route, and international and domestic flights differ. Your e-ticket shows the figure.

Pro tip: if your trip combines an ANA international flight with a domestic flight on one ticket, check the allowance listed for each flight in your booking.
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Online Check-in

Here is the order to follow for an NH flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use ana.co.jp to check in for eligible flights. Have your ANA booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International ANA passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic NH passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for ANA check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    ANA desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your NH trip.

    ANA counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper ANA fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with your ANA dates

    Compare a full week of ANA departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    Domestic and international fares rise during Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon in mid-August and the New Year holidays. Book early for those dates.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Check what each ANA fare includes

    The lowest NH fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Prefer Haneda when you can

    Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo than Narita. Compare fares and total travel time from both before you book.

    HND vs NRT
  5. 05

    Join ANA Mileage Club

    Membership of ANA Mileage Club lets your ANA trips count towards rewards, and members hear about offers first.

    Before you fly

  6. Ready to compare fares?

    Search ANA alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

    Search ANA flights

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Everything travellers ask before flying All Nippon Airways.
Answers checked against ANA’s official website and published airline records. Reviewed 10 October 2026.

General

All Nippon Airways joined Star Alliance in October 1999. Through the alliance you can connect with partners such as United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada and Singapore Airlines, and Star Alliance status benefits apply on ANA flights.