Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo two hours behind Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to NRT start from 00:45 — the first with JAL. The latest departure is at 10:35 with Qantas. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights.
Your MEL to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MEL to NRT flights is J-Air.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and NRT include:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Brisbane Airport
Cairns Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to NRT in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.