Flying from Tokyo to Dubai: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Tokyo to Dubai. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's major gateways.
Book a direct Tokyo to Dubai flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is five hours behind Tokyo.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are seven weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Tokyo to Dubai is with Emirates at 00:05. Choose the first HND to DXB departure operated by Emirates at 00:05 to maximise your time in Dubai.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Tokyo to Dubai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Dubai
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Tokyo to Dubai flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
You can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Dubai taking off from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Start your trip at HND and end it at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a popular airline that offers direct Tokyo to Dubai plane tickets leaving from HND.
We make it easy to find a Tokyo to Dubai flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Tokyo Haneda Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tokyo to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Prefer to jet off from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Tokyo to Dubai, seamlessly connecting to Dubai Airport (DXB).
Book a direct Tokyo to Dubai plane ticket with Emirates. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of NRT.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Dubai flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dubai:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to Dubai, unwind in one of these hotels close to Tokyo Narita Airport:
Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
The distance from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is approximately 5 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to DXB if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Dubai. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and venture far and wide through Dubai and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Dubai flight.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
As soon as your flight from Tokyo to Dubai has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 48 kilometres from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Tokyo to Dubai:
Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental make picking up a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Dubai. To skip the crowds, go to Dubai in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Tokyo to Dubai ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Dubai, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai. No journey is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid.