Flying from Paris to Tokyo: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Paris to Tokyo, there's a range of airports to depart from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Touch down in Tokyo at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Around 13 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Tokyo flight.
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
With 29 weekly flights between the two airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Tokyo with Air France at 08:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from CDG to HND is with Air France at 22:00.
Allow plenty of time to make your Paris to Tokyo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Tokyo
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Paris to Tokyo, you can leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Fly from CDG to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) without any stops.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Paris to Tokyo plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:
We make it easy to book a Paris to Tokyo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Tokyo flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Tokyo:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Tokyo with one or more stops out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Tokyo:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
The journey time to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Tokyo flight:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Explore without limits with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Paris to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
After your flight from Paris to Tokyo, settle in at a hotel close to NRT. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at NRT can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Tokyo Narita Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Paris to Tokyo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Tokyo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.
