Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MAD to HND flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and HND:
Beijing Capital Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that depart Madrid Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Pick up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to HND in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its leading attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.