Flying from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND).
Jump on a direct Dubai to Haneda Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 25 minutes.
Tokyo is five hours ahead of Dubai. Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from 7 direct services every week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Haneda Airport (HND). This is the most popular route, with Emirates offering a 7:45am departure from DXB to HND.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to HND. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND) depart from this terminal.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Haneda Airport leaving from DXB.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between DXB and HND is Emirates.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Emirates. Its services arrive without delay 79.66% of the time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to HND leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Haneda Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to HND flight? Unwind in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Haneda Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HND:
Grab a Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Haneda Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND)
Currently, 237 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Haneda Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 411 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to HND.
April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Dubai to Haneda Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND)
June is when most people book flights from Dubai to Haneda Airport (HND). Visit Tokyo in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Dubai to HND plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Haneda Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Dubai to Haneda Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Station are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Nagoya to check off its top sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Shizuoka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.