Travelling from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leaving from here.
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the earliest flight at 10:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from YVR to NRT is with JAL at 2:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to NRT.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) can be booked from this terminal.
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport leaving from YVR include:
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YVR to NRT.
J-Air is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Vancouver to NRT flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At YXX, that figure is 75%.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, $385 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $817. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Vancouver to NRT, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). January is when most people visit Tokyo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Vancouver to NRT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Tokyo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, head for Toyohashi, roughly 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are key highlights.