How to find cheap flights to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Tokyo Narita International Airport is £309. A round-trip plane ticket to NRT right now is £424.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Tokyo, where Tokyo Narita International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
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If there's no rush to get to Tokyo, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Tokyo Narita International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Tokyo
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Tokyo in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NRT.
If you'd like to experience Tokyo at its liveliest, book your flights to NRT for January. Holidaying during peak seasons typically means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Tokyo then.
Check the weather before you go. August brings the warmest days in Tokyo, with averages of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC to 15ºC.
July comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Tokyo.
June brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Get to Tokyo without any layovers. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Consider booking your NRT plane ticket with Sichuan Airlines. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights to this hub landing on time.
Your flight will land in the UTC+9 timezone at NRT.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to NRT? These hotels close to Tokyo Narita International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Flights taking off from Tokyo Narita International Airport reach their destination on schedule 73% of the time. This percentage shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Tokyo from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The distance from NRT to central Tokyo is about 56 kms (35 miles).
After landing from your flight to NRT, expect a drive to the centre of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Tokyo is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Tokyo highlights
Jump off your flight to Tokyo and make your way to these must-see attractions:
Tokyo Skytree: A popular place to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kms (3 miles) northeast of the city centre in Sumida.
Rikugien Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 6 kms (4 miles) north of the centre in Bunkyo. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Tokyo.
Sensho-ji: Need another great reason to visit Tokyo? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 3 kms (2 miles) northeast of the city centre in Taito.
How to get to Kawasaki from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The nearby city of Kawasaki is about 88 kms (55 miles) from NRT. Heading to the centre by ride-share or taxi will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Travelling from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Saitama
Saitama is around 64 kms (40 miles) from Tokyo Narita International Airport if you're going in that direction.
The drive time to Saitama is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of Japan
Japan has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to Nagoya, located around 322 kms (200 miles) west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade should be on your must-see list. Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Japan that earns its place on your itinerary is Kawasaki. From Tokyo, it's roughly 72 kms (45 miles) west and is home to attractions like Tofuku-ji Temple and Kawasaki Daishi. Work in a visit to Kofukuji Temple too.
Roughly 64 kms (40 miles) west of Tokyo, Saitama brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama, Omiya Bonsai Village and Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine.