Travelling from Tokyo to Victoria: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Tokyo to Victoria. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Disembark at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the major arrival point in Victoria.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, making Victoria 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Leave plenty of time to make your Tokyo to Victoria flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Victoria
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Finding a stopover on your Tokyo to Victoria flight is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or break up your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A popular stop when departing from Haneda Airport is Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
In search of a handy hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Victoria, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
73.52% of flights leaving from Haneda Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Tokyo to Victoria flight, check out these options when departing from Narita International Airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) away.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to Victoria, kick back in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tokyo to Victoria. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Victoria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) from the centre of Victoria. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tokyo to Victoria, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Victoria. July is the most popular month for a trip to Victoria. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Tokyo to Victoria tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Victoria around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 60 miles north of Victoria, a visit to Vancouver will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 55 miles north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without visiting Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.