Travelling from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Narita International Airport flight is 13 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Narita International Airport (NRT). You can choose from 7 direct services each week. JAL operates a 7:40pm departure between FRA and NRT.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to NRT.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Go straight to your destination from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT) operate from here.
When leaving from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport with JAL.
JAL sees the most traveller bookings for flights from FRA to NRT.
JAL is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 86.44% of its services arriving on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to NRT departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to NRT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Frankfurt to Narita International Airport flight.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport is C$599. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$882. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to NRT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Frankfurt to Narita International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport (NRT). Plan your visit to Tokyo in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Frankfurt to NRT flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Narita International Airport:
Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Station are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel around 322 kilometres west to Nagoya to tick off its top attractions. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
Shizuoka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.