Flying from Hilo Airport (ITO) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 19 hours ahead of Hilo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your ITO to HND flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hilo Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Honolulu International Airport is a well-known stop between ITO and HND.
Handy information about Hilo Airport (ITO)
Hilo Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ITO arrive at their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
Hilo Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Hilo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hilo Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ITO:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hilo Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times to explore Tokyo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Hilo Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
When reserving your flight from Hilo Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ITO to HND in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known 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.