Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Sydney.
You can choose from 92 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with JAL is the earliest flight you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to HND flight. As a general rule, arrive at least 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 even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport. When you're ready to start your Tokyo adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Japan:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is JAL.
ANA ranks as the top on-time carrier for SYD to HND flights, with 87.7% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SYD and HND:
Kansai International Airport
Cairns Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Haneda Airport (HND)
At the moment, C$295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$600. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SYD to HND, book your journey five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near HND:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
From Haneda Airport, Tokyo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Haneda Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to HND around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.