Travelling from Hamburg to Tokyo: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Hamburg. Check out your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when searching for a flight from Hamburg to Tokyo.
When it comes to landing in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo eight hours ahead of Hamburg.
To ensure you make it on your Hamburg to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Tokyo
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Hamburg to Tokyo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Hamburg to Tokyo flights departing from Hamburg Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Hamburg to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Hamburg Airport:
75.01% of flights leaving from Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Travel at your own pace with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks before your trip.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Hamburg to Tokyo, it takes approximately 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Hamburg to Tokyo:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
February is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Tokyo, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Hamburg to Tokyo tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Hamburg to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Tokyo:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
