Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your STN to NRT flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between STN and NRT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Right now, 352 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 694 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from STN to NRT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STN to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on time at their destination.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire to explore Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STN to NRT in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.