Munich to Narita (MUC–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MUC–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 5,821 miles in approximately 13h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MUC: CEST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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.
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.
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.
MUC–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to NRT
Munich Airport (MUC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MUC to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to NRT ranges from 13 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,821 miles (9,367 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.