Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Brussels.
Each week, there are five Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, take the 18:35 ANA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:30 with ANA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to NRT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways).
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier operating BRU to NRT flights. An impressive 94.12% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BRU and NRT include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Brussels International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NRT if you're on a late Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Brussels International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to NRT in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among its highlights.