Frankfurt am Main to Tokyo (FRA–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–HND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 5,818 miles in approximately 12h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways | 14 | 789 | 13h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 74H | 12h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
German passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance registration or eTA is required. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration you will receive a "temporary visitor" status stamped in your passport.
Japan requires all incoming travelers to complete the Visit Japan Web form at vjw.digital.go.jp before arrival. Register your passport, flight details, and customs declaration online. You get a QR code to scan at immigration and customs. Fill it out a few days before your flight.
The 90-day visa-free stay cannot be extended for tourism. If you need more time, you must leave and re-enter, though immigration may question repeated short visits. For work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at the Japanese embassy in Berlin before departure.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
FRA–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to HND
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to HND ranges from 12 hours 45 minutes to 13 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,818 miles (9,363 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.