Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is 4 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
With 11 flights a week between the two airports, Auckland Airport (AKL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. Air New Zealand operates the earliest flight at 10:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from AKL to NRT is with Air New Zealand at 23:55.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from AKL to Tokyo. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo that touches down at Narita International Airport (NRT).
Book your seat with Air New Zealand. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Auckland Airport to Tokyo.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from AKL to Tokyo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
You won't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from New Zealand and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from Auckland Airport to Tokyo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Auckland, AKL can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Tokyo is Rs74,459. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs171,954. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from AKL to Tokyo, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Auckland Airport to Tokyo. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Tokyo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes about 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is around 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 58 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from AKL to Tokyo:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from AKL to Tokyo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Auckland Airport to Tokyo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are top sights which should be on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
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