Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok two hours behind Tokyo.
Flights from NRT to DMK start at 09:15 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia X. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Thai AirAsia X. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your NRT to DMK flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Thai AirAsia X is your ticket to exploring Bangkok (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Thai AirAsia X.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between NRT and DMK include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the departures from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near NRT:
Arriving at Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DMK if you're catching a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Don Mueang Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Don Mueang Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
From Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Bangkok in March.
Lock in your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Don Mueang Airport for April if you want to visit Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to DMK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.