Flying from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Bandar Seri Begawan.
Every week, there are four Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. To take off early, select the 00:35 Royal Brunei Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 00:50 with Royal Brunei Airlines.
To ensure you get on your BWN to NRT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Royal Brunei offers direct flights from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
Royal Brunei has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Royal Brunei tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BWN to NRT flights, with 85.71% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWN and NRT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight is R 3,310. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,392. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from BWN to NRT by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Bandar Seri Begawan Airport (BWN)
Bandar Seri Begawan Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BWN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Bandar Seri Begawan to Bandar Seri Begawan Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BWN? If you're catching an early flight from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is March, while May is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Bandar Seri Begawan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWN 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 discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.