Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney two hours ahead of Tokyo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your NRT to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NRT and SYD:
Incheon International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport flight is $437. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $867. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NRT to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NRT to SYD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
73% of flights that leave from Tokyo Narita Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near NRT? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near SYD if you're on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sydney Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sydney in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NRT to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without dropping by Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.