Travelling from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) out of here.
Around 13 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from FRA to NRT on JAL's 7:40pm flight.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Frankfurt to NRT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to 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.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When jetting out of FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport with JAL.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and NRT is J-Air.
J-Air sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 91.67% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to NRT leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
74% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to NRT flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave Frankfurt Hahn Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Reserve a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
From Tokyo Narita International Airport, central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
At the moment, Rs107,497 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs203,054. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to NRT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
December is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to NRT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tokyo right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Your trip to Tokyo isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
Toyohashi is another essential stop in Japan and is around 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari.