Whether it’s the culture, sights or cuisine that has captured your attention, there’s no better time than now to travel to Japan. The country’s bustling capital city, Tokyo, is the perfect place to fly to in order to kickstart your Japanese adventure. Your go-to travel companion, Traveloka, can assist you plan every step of your trip including providing cheap flights, multi-city route options, discounted hotel deals and much more. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about Tokyo and book now!
When booking flights from Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo (HND), you can choose direct flights, which are available on some airlines. These flights will take around 14-hours of travel time until you reach your destination. Below are some airlines that service this route.
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To fly to Japan from Australia, it takes 12 hours and 40 minutes to fly from Sydney to Tokyo. That’s plenty of time for you to settle into your seat, read a book or check out the inflight entertainment as well as make the most of the onboard amenities.
Fares for flights between Sydney (SYD) and Tokyo (HND) start from as low as AU$337 and can increase by a few hundred dollars, depending on the airline and time of year. Avoid paying more than is necessary by booking in advance (one to three months ahead is recommended) and looking out for deals on Traveloka during sales events such as Black Friday or Boxing Day.
When planning your trip from Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo (HND), it’s a good idea to think about when exactly is the best time to travel to Japan. For those wanting to keep a lid on their budget, picking a more affordable time of year might help. Flights are the cheapest from June to August, with fares starting from AU$337.
Japan is a popular place to visit in spring time (March to May) as it’s cherry blossom season and the higher flight prices generally reflect that, with fares often being a few hundred dollars more. Autumn (September to November) is also a popular and more expensive time to go.
Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport is one of two international airports that services the Greater Tokyo Area (the other is Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) ) Haneda International Airport is situated in Ōta, which is 15km south of Tokyo Station – a lot closer to the city centre than the Narita airport. On arrival, there are several transport options available for travellers who wish to make their way into the city.
Australians travelling to Japan will need a valid passport to be granted entry into the country. The passport will need to have at least six months remaining before its expiry date. If visiting for tourism or business purposes for a stay of less than 90 days, a visa is not required but travellers do need to prove they have enough money to cover the cost of their stay.
There is a slight time difference between Sydney and Tokyo. Sydney is two hours ahead of Tokyo during daylight savings (which usually takes place between October and April) For the rest of the year, Sydney is one hour ahead.
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