Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is four hours behind Auckland.
Leave plenty of time to make your AKL to HND flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between AKL and HND include:
Incheon International Airport
Sydney Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
At the moment, $537 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $944. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to HND, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AKL to HND.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Auckland to Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you have an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Reserve a hotel near HND if you have a late Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Auckland International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AKL to HND in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its leading attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.