Travelling from Paris to Tokyo: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Tokyo. Check out your options for jetting out of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
When choosing where to land in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Book a direct Paris to Tokyo flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Tokyo is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Haneda Airport (HND). You can choose from 28 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from CDG to HND is the 08:30 Air France service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 22:00 with Air France.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Paris to Tokyo flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Tokyo
To score cheap Paris to Tokyo flights, book your journey two months ahead of your departure date.
May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Tokyo. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jet off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Tokyo. From CDG, you can land directly at Haneda Airport (HND).
Well-known airlines that offer direct Paris to Tokyo plane tickets departing from CDG include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Paris to Tokyo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Tokyo flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Tokyo are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Tokyo? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Tokyo with a stop or two out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Tokyo:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Tokyo flight:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Tokyo. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Tokyo flight.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Paris to Tokyo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 1 hour.
After your flight from Paris to Tokyo, tuck yourself in at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire make picking up a Narita International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will help you save.
Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Tokyo. April is the busiest month for a trip to Tokyo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Paris to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to tick off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Osaka is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.