Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Choose from 33 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Batik Air Malaysia is the earliest flight available. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your KUL to NRT flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Tokyo (and then other corners of Japan) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
With 73.77% of services arriving as planned, ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to NRT flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between KUL and NRT include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Xiamen Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
R 2,630 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,524. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KUL to NRT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KUL to NRT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
59% of flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel close to NRT if you have a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
When booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to NRT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
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, check out popular attractions including Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.