Travelling from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight is 9 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is five hours ahead of Dubai. Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). This is the busiest route, with Emirates offering a 2:40am departure from DXB to NRT.
Your flight from Dubai to NRT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling over a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) are available from here.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport taking off from DXB.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Emirates between DXB and NRT.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Emirates.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to NRT leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Dubai International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
71% of flights departing from Dubai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to NRT flight:
71% of flights out of Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Tokyo Narita International Airport is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
₹ 30,252 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 52,131. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to NRT.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). January is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Book a Dubai to NRT plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Your trip to Tokyo should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tokyo. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If you're eager to discover another side of Japan, head for Toyohashi, roughly 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are key highlights.