Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours 15 minutes.
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport flights. The 19:40 departure with JAL is the earliest flight you can take. JAL operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
Leave plenty of time to make your FRA to NRT flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Tokyo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is easy with JAL. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is JAL.
JAL stands out as the most punctual carrier for FRA to NRT flights, with 86.44% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and NRT:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Right now, R 6,456 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,464. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from FRA to NRT, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book 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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tokyo in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to NRT in February. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel around 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to check off its leading attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Japan, consider Osaka, about 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are highlights.