Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Your BHM to HND flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BHM and HND include:
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BHM:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Book a hotel near HND if you're taking a late Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHM to HND in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its popular sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.