Travelling from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT).
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Narita International Airport flight.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is five hours ahead of Dubai.
The busiest route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Emirates operates a 2:40am departure between DXB and NRT.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to NRT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT) can be booked from this terminal.
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Narita International Airport departing from DXB.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between DXB and NRT is Emirates.
Among carriers on this route, Emirates has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to NRT departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport land at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to NRT flight:
56.64% of flights departing Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About 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 Dubai to Narita International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Rs70,193 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Narita International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs138,044. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book four months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to NRT.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Dubai to Narita International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Narita International Airport (NRT). July is when most people visit Tokyo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your Dubai to NRT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Narita International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Narita International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Your trip to Tokyo isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Shizuoka is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.