Travelling from Bangkok to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Bangkok to Tokyo. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Tokyo flight is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo two hours ahead of Bangkok.
With 49 weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Bangkok to Tokyo with ANA at 09:25. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from BKK to HND is with Thai Airways International at 23:15.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Tokyo
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The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Tokyo is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Begin your trip at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), which offers multiple direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo. From BKK, you can fly straight into Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Direct Bangkok to Tokyo plane tickets are offered by numerous airlines at BKK. Your nonstop flight awaits with one of these options:
We make it a cinch to find a Bangkok to Tokyo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Prefer to take off from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? This popular hub offers direct flights from Bangkok to Tokyo, seamlessly connecting to Narita International Airport (NRT).
From DMK, you can lock in a direct Bangkok to Tokyo plane ticket with Thai AirAsia X.
Break up your Bangkok to Tokyo flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and Tokyo are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to Tokyo, stay in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66%.
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 takes roughly 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Tokyo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Bangkok to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near NRT. Tuck yourself in after your Bangkok to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, head to Tokyo in February.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to Tokyo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Tokyo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are leading attractions which should feature on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.