Flying from Moscow to Tokyo: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Moscow to Tokyo, there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are some of Moscow's main terminals.
Touch down in Tokyo at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Moscow.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Moscow to Tokyo flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Tokyo
To pick up cheap Moscow to Tokyo flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Moscow to Tokyo flights leaving from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Travelling from central Moscow to SVO takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Moscow to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
84% of flights leaving Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SVO.
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
VKO is around 27 kilometres from central Moscow. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Moscow to Tokyo, stay in one of these hotels near Moscow Vnukovo Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Moscow Vnukovo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
You can lock in a ticket from Moscow to Tokyo with a stop or two departing from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between DME and Tokyo:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo Airport (CAI)
The journey to DME from the centre of Moscow is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Moscow to Tokyo flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Moscow Domodedovo Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from DME arrive at their destination on schedule 68% of the time.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Moscow to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and find adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Moscow to Tokyo has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Moscow to Tokyo:
Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Pick up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at NRT can get you a lower rate.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Moscow to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
When booking your Moscow to Tokyo tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap flights from Moscow to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Moscow to Tokyo, explore our range of hotels including:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Tokyo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.
