Narita to Munich (NRT–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NRT–MUC had nonstop service from Lufthansa, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,821 miles in 14h 48m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Narita
| Metric | NRT→MUC | HND→MUC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NRT | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 14h 48m | 14h 20m |
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 11:00 AM in Munich.
Japanese passport holders enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Japan and Germany also have a bilateral working holiday agreement for travelers aged 18 to 30.
The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
NRT–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to MUC
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Munich Airport (MUC) had nonstop service from Lufthansa, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
NRT to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to MUC is about 14 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,821 miles (9,367 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND).