Flying from Kyoto to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the primary entry points to Tokyo.
To ensure you catch your Kyoto to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kyoto to Tokyo
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Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to HND if you have a late flight from Kyoto to Tokyo. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your Kyoto to Tokyo flight.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). After your flight from Kyoto to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Kyoto to Tokyo:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Kyoto to Tokyo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium are among its highlights.
