Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Munich and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to NRT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MUC and NRT include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$597 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $844. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MUC to NRT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MUC to NRT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights that depart Franz Josef Strauss Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel near NRT if you're taking a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to NRT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Japan, head for Osaka, roughly 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are highlights.
