Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHM to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHM and NRT include:
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BHM:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BHM to NRT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.