Flying from Reykjavik to Tokyo: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo taking off from here.
When it comes to working out where to land in Tokyo, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Tokyo is nine hours ahead of Reykjavik and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your Reykjavik to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Tokyo
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Reykjavik to Tokyo flights if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Reykjavik to Tokyo flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
KEF is about 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Reykjavik Keflavik Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near HND if you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and make a speedy getaway.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT will help you stay within budget.
Tokyo Narita Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Reykjavik to Tokyo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Tokyo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Tokyo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Tokyo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.