Munich to Tokyo (MUC–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MUC–HND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,816 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 359 | 12h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 789 | 12h46 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MUC: CET · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, 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 S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
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.
MUC–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to HND
Munich Airport (MUC) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and All Nippon Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MUC to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to HND ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes to 12 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,816 miles (9,359 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.