Flying from Tokyo to Rome: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Tokyo to Rome. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the two main airports in Tokyo.
When working out where to arrive in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the chief entry points.
14 hours 48 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Tokyo to Rome. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
With 10 weekly flights between the two airports, Haneda Airport (HND) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Tokyo to Rome with ITA Airways at 12:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from HND to FCO is with ITA Airways at 13:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to Rome. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can visit Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Japan. But before reserving your cheap flight from Tokyo to Rome, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Tokyo to Rome, you can depart from Haneda Airport (HND). Get from HND to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in one seamless trip.
ITA Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Tokyo to Rome leaving from HND.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Tokyo to Rome departing from Haneda Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
HND is approximately 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Rome, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Rome. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Haneda Airport and Rome:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in around 58 minutes. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Rome:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 51 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tokyo to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is located around 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). After your flight from Tokyo to Rome has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 42 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tokyo to Rome:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Rome
Rs81,890 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Rome. A return flight starts from Rs171,429. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Tokyo to Rome.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tokyo to Rome. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Rome. To avoid the crowds, go to Rome in February.
Before booking a flight from Tokyo to Rome, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Rome sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Rome:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-visits when exploring Rome.
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