Flying from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Tokyo.
The busiest route is from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 21 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from HND to FRA is the 9:40am ANA option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:45pm with ANA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tokyo to FRA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Take the express route from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Direct flights from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
ANA is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport jetting out of HND.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between HND and FRA is ANA (All Nippon Airways).
Lufthansa leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 87.85% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to FRA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
When it comes to Tokyo Haneda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Catching a flight out of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)? Direct Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to FRA are available with JAL.
J-Air is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NRT to FRA.
Book with J-Air if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Frankfurt Airport arrive as scheduled 88.52% of the time.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
NRT is around 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Tokyo to FRA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport is $627. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,096. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to FRA.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport ticket. 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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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). September is the peak month for travel to Frankfurt. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
Lock in a Tokyo to FRA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tokyo to Frankfurt Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt, Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower are must-do's during your Frankfurt adventure.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 193 kilometres northwest to Essen to tick off its top attractions. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.