Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo two hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYD to NRT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and NRT:
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, $354 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $649. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to NRT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tokyo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to NRT in February. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to check off its top attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Osaka is another essential stop in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without seeing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.