Traveling from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is eight hours ahead of Hannover, where Hannover Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your HAJ to Tokyo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a public holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from traveling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from HAJ to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
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Located around 6 miles from the center of Hannover, HAJ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Hannover Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near HAJ:
Hannover Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.22% of flights that depart HAJ arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Tokyo
The best price we've found for a one-way Hannover Airport to Tokyo flight is $450. The cheapest price for a return flight is $858. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from HAJ to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 15 minutes by car. The center is roughly 10 miles away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hannover Airport to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks before your flight from HAJ to Tokyo can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Hannover Airport to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in around 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 40 miles from Narita International Airport (NRT).
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to NRT. Kick back and get cozy after your HAJ to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Hannover Airport to Tokyo. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Tokyo in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 79ºF and 84ºF. Book your Hannover Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAJ to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 59ºF and 68ºF.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Hannover Airport to Tokyo, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Senso-ji Temple Yogodo, Tokyo Tower and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 250 miles west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 160 miles west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
