Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 30 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo eight hours ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to HND start from 10:15 — the earliest with ANA. The latest departure is at 12:45 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to HND 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 can expect longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Tokyo (and then exploring more of Japan!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With an impressive 94.17% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa has the best on-time record for MUC to HND flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and HND:
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights that depart Munich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MUC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're landing on a late Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Follow your own route with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Tokyo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to HND in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its leading sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.