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Airports in Tokyo

Looking for the best route? There are 3 airports in and around Tokyo.

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Omitama.
Qantas, LATAM Airlines, Finnair, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan Airlines and Jetstar all fly direct to Tokyo.
The cheapest month to fly to Tokyo is usually June.
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Yes – you can fly direct to Tokyo Haneda Airport or Tokyo Narita Airport, and the average flight time is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Tokyo is $588. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda – which is 16.5 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $588.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Tokyo is Thursday, 6 June 2024.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Tokyo in April is around 19°C. The warmest month in Tokyo is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May, and it usually rains the least in February.
Currently, AirAsia and Jetstar offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tokyo.

Flying to Tokyo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$303
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time9 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week714

Discover Tokyo

What can I do in Tokyo? 

Check out Imperial Palace, or go to the Ueno Park and Zoo, where you can also stop by the Tokyo National Museum and the Science National Museum. Visit the serene Meiji Shrine, set in Yoyogi park. It’s flanked by the happening entertainment mecca of Shinjuku to the north and Shibuya, whose multi-directional crossing is one of the most photographed spots in Tokyo.

Lastly, make some time for visiting Ginza, for its upmarket shopping and chic nightlife, and the delightfully peculiar Harajuku neighbourhood, where the streets are filled with cheap and eye-popping colourful clothes. Read Skyscanner’s Budget Travel Guide to Tokyo.

What airlines fly to Tokyo?

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How long is the flight to Tokyo?

  • Adelaide to Tokyo – 12-14 hours
  • Brisbane to Tokyo – 9 hours
  • Melbourne to Tokyo – 10 hours
  • Perth to Tokyo – 13-15 hours
  • Sydney to Tokyo – 9-10 hours

When is the best time to visit Tokyo? 

  • Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Tokyo, when the daily averages are between 18-20°C, and you can have scenic views of either cherry blossoms or the autumn leaves. 

What are the average costs in Tokyo?

  • A cappuccino in Tokyo costs approximately 400JPY ($4.60). 
  • The currency is in Japanese Yen (JPY). 

What airport will I arrive at?

How to get from the airport to town?

  • A taxi from Narita International Airport to Tokyo central costs a hefty 25,000JPY ($285).
  • A taxi from Haneda Airport into the centre of Tokyo costs about 6000-8000JPY ($68-90).
  • Both facilities offer efficient transportation links into the CBD, on trains and buses.

Any useful tips?

  • If you are planning on travelling via the extensive railway in Japan, it is worth purchasing a Japan Rail Pass while you are still abroad as they do not sell them once you are in the country.

 Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017


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