Travelling from Dubai to Tokyo: what you need to know
Dubai is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Tokyo flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Tokyo, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Dubai to Tokyo flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is five hours ahead of Dubai.
The most popular route for flights from Dubai to Tokyo is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). There are 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to NRT is the 02:40 Emirates service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 02:55 with Emirates.
To ensure you don't miss your Dubai to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a popular month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe 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 Dubai to Tokyo
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can find a direct flight from Dubai to Tokyo taking off from Dubai Airport (DXB). Start your trip at DXB and then touch down at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Check out the promotions with Emirates. This airline offers direct Dubai to Tokyo plane tickets out of DXB.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Dubai to Tokyo flights leaving from Dubai Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dubai Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Dubai to Tokyo, take it easy in one of these hotels near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport:
64% of flights leaving Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Tokyo flight.
HND is situated at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Dubai to Tokyo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
After your flight from Dubai to Tokyo, rest your head at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Dubai to Tokyo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Dubai 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Tokyo:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are just two of the big attractions to add to your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.