Traveling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Albuquerque and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ABQ to NRT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albuquerque Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ABQ and NRT include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
The address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from ABQ make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Albuquerque Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Albuquerque. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ABQ. Whether you have an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Albuquerque Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Tokyo Narita Airport to the center of Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Albuquerque Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABQ to NRT in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other corners of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometers west to Osaka to check off its top attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometers west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.