Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your MUC to NRT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and NRT:
Istanbul Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
$919 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,410. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MUC to NRT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights taking off from Munich Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Munich Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel close to NRT if you have a late Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Munich Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to NRT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Journey about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its must-visit sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.