Abu Dhabi to Narita (AUH–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY800
EY Etihad
351
10:25 PM
+04 TPIER
1:00 PM+1
JST
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY801
EY Etihad
351
3:50 PM
JST T1
11:20 PM
+04
12h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK319
EK Emirates
10:07 PM
JST
7:38 AM+1
+04
14h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,026 mi 9h 35m nonstop +5h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

AUH–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 5,026 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 351 9h35
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,324
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Narita from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric AUH→NRT DXB→NRT
Distance from AUH 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 9h 35m 9h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Narita is 5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 11:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,026 mi / 8,088 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business. The stay cannot be extended beyond 30 days under this exemption. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Import restrictions on meat, produce, and plant products are strictly enforced.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

AUH–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,026 mi / 8,088 km
Flight time9h 35m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 9h 35m. The route covers 5,026 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to NRT. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAK, GYD, TPE, HAN, TAS, DEL, IST, SZX, DOH, MXP, PVG, ICN, FRA, BKK, SYD, CMB, KTM, MNL, HKG, CGK, BOM, KUL, ZRH, CAI, DPS, TLV, BLR, ORD, YUL, PEK, MAD, YYZ, BRU, DXB, SIN, WAW, MEL, AMS, JFK and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from NRT to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to NRT

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to NRT ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,026 miles (8,088 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).