Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to NRT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and NRT:
New York Newark Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Right now, 295 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 695 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to NRT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Hit the road running 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to NRT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited 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, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among the biggest draws.