Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 14 hours ahead of Columbia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAE to HND flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like October? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAE and HND:
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Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
You'll find CAE at 125-A Summer Lake.
81% of flights leaving Columbia Metropolitan Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CAE.
To get to Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CAE? If you've booked an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider booking a hotel near HND if you're catching a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAE to HND in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.