Flying from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): What you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is located in Tokyo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to HND, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to HND departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is one of the main options between Avalon Airport and HND.
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HND flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HND and hit the lights earlier:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
At the moment, $293 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $549. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to HND, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to HND.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), while March is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your Melbourne to HND plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Skytree and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Japan, consider Toyohashi, about 241 kilometres west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are key highlights.