Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
Tokyo is five hours ahead of Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 11 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 21:55 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest you can take. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AUH to NRT flight.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Tokyo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is a cinch with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to NRT flights. A reliable 85.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUH and NRT:
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is R 5,004. A return plane ticket right now is R 10,221. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from AUH to NRT by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to NRT in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Japan, consider Osaka, about 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are among its highlights.