Flying from Singapore to Tokyo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Singapore. Check out your options departing from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP) when planning your flight from Singapore to Tokyo.
Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct flight from Singapore to Tokyo is 7 hours. Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo 1 hour ahead of Singapore.
The busiest route for flights from Singapore to Tokyo is from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Haneda Airport (HND). There are 276 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SIN to HND is the 01:50 JAL service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:50 with Singapore Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Singapore to Tokyo. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you have a passport from Singapore and plan to travel to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap flight from Singapore to Tokyo.
Flying from Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Begin your journey at Changi International Airport (SIN), which has a selection of direct flights from Singapore to Tokyo. From SIN, you can fly nonstop to Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
These are some of the popular airlines operating direct flights from Singapore to Tokyo jetting out of SIN:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Singapore to Tokyo leaving from Changi International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Singapore, SIN can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near Changi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Singapore to Tokyo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Split up your flight from Singapore to Tokyo with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Changi International Airport and Tokyo include:
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can get to XSP from the centre of Singapore in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Singapore to Tokyo, chill out in one of these hotels close to Seletar Airport:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Singapore to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Singapore to Tokyo has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 58 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Singapore to Tokyo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Tokyo
At the moment, ج.م. 6,765 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Tokyo. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,064. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Singapore to Tokyo, book your journey 8 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Singapore to Tokyo is April. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Singapore to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in February.
Before booking a flight from Singapore to Tokyo, consider the type of weather you like best. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Tokyo in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Tokyo, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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