Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Brussels and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to HND flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BRU and HND:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights taking off from Brussels International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
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 usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to HND in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.