Flying from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
13 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Narita International Airport flight.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
Take your pick of 5 direct flights a week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 12:35pm departure from YYZ to NRT.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to NRT, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can take a direct flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT) departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You'll find a direct flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers services from YYZ.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YYZ and NRT.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to NRT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Narita International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel close to NRT if you have a late flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Toronto to Narita International Airport flight.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Rs93,015 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Narita International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs169,708. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Narita International Airport (NRT). Visit Tokyo in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Toronto to NRT flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February has temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Narita International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Narita International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tokyo. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
If there's time to check out another corner of Japan, head for Shizuoka, roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine are highlights.
