Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is 9 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour behind Brisbane.
You can choose from 13 weekly Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 10:30.
Your BNE to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Qantas has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to NRT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BNE and NRT:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Cairns Airport
Noumea Tontouta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Currently, R 4,617 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,613. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to NRT.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from BNE to NRT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of all flights leaving Brisbane Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BNE? If you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're landing on a late Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near NRT:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to NRT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its top attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.