Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo two hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYD to NRT flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SYD and NRT include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Rs83,019 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs162,888. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to NRT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NRT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to NRT in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.