Flying from Rome to Tokyo: what you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Tokyo departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Take a direct Rome to Tokyo flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 25 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo eight hours ahead of Rome.
The busiest route for flights from Rome to Tokyo is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Haneda Airport (HND). Choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to HND is the 14:55 ITA Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 15:30 with ITA Airways.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Rome to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Tokyo
To secure cheap Rome to Tokyo flights, book your journey two months before your departure.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Jet off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on a nonstop flight from Rome to Tokyo. From FCO, you can travel directly to Haneda Airport (HND).
ITA Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct Rome to Tokyo plane tickets leaving from FCO.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Rome to Tokyo flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 miles in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 9 miles or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to Tokyo:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 9 miles. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel close to HND if you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Tokyo. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
After your flight from Rome to Tokyo has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 35 miles from Narita International Airport (NRT).
After your flight from Rome to Tokyo, rest your head at a hotel near NRT. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Narita International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and make a speedy getaway.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Tokyo. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Tokyo in February.
Lock in a Rome to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Rome to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Tokyo, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are leading attractions which should feature on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 19 miles to the south-west, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 250 miles west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
