Munich to Tokyo is a true non-stop long-haul: two Star Alliance carriers link Bavaria with the Japanese capital directly, landing you right at central Haneda in around 12 hours. There is also a deep field of one-stop routings that come in far cheaper — in our fares, chiefly Air China through Beijing or Shanghai, and KLM through Amsterdam. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return fare looks like in euros, and when to book for the best price.
Route: Munich (MUC) → Tokyo Haneda (HND)
Distance: approximately 9,380 km (5,830 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 12 hours eastbound (roughly 11h 45m – 12h 40m); a little shorter coming home
Direct flights: Yes — Lufthansa and ANA both fly non-stop from Munich to Tokyo-Haneda, together around 14 times a week (about daily on each). One-stop options are not just usually cheaper but dramatically so: the non-stops we priced ran €1,132–€1,242, against a €682 floor with a change.
Fares from Munich to Tokyo (EUR)
Japan’s peak travel windows drive the fares: the cherry-blossom weeks (late March–April), Golden Week (early May), the summer holidays and the autumn-foliage season (November) are the busiest and dearest. The deep-winter and early-autumn shoulder weeks are the cheapest. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros — the lowest are usually one-stop itineraries, with the non-stops toward the higher end.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | medium |
| February | low-medium |
| March | high (blossom) |
| April | very high (blossom) |
| May | high (Golden Week) |
| June | medium |
| July | high (summer) |
| August | high (summer) |
| September | medium |
| October | medium-high |
| November | high (foliage) |
| December | high (holidays) |
Reference points from our own deal tracking (a lightly sampled route, so treat these as a guide): a strong one-stop fare lands around €682–€820 return, a typical fair price is roughly €884, and anything under about €820 is worth booking quickly. The non-stops are a different tier entirely rather than the upper half of the same one: Lufthansa and ANA came in at €1,132–€1,242, above every connecting fare in our sample.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 12 hours):
- Lufthansa — non-stop Munich → Tokyo-Haneda, roughly daily from its Munich hub, flying the Airbus A350-900. In our sample its fares were a flat €1,242 — the highest figure on the route.
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) — non-stop from Munich to Haneda on the Boeing 787-9; a Star Alliance partner that codeshares with Lufthansa, so the two carriers share the route. Its own aircraft flew every ANA non-stop we priced, at €1,132–€1,241 — marginally the cheaper of the two non-stops.
One-stop (usually the cheapest, about 15–19 hours total):
- Air China via Beijing or Shanghai — where the cheap fares are: 57 of the hundred cheapest we priced, and the €682 floor. Note these land at Narita rather than Haneda.
- KLM via Amsterdam — the next most common in our sample, 15 fares.
- Emirates via Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha — frequent and well-rated, but neither appeared among the hundred cheapest fares we priced.
- Etihad via Abu Dhabi — 9 fares in our sample, the only one of the Gulf carriers to show up among the cheapest hundred. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul flies it too but appeared at no price.
- Lufthansa or other European carriers via Frankfurt, Zurich or Helsinki — useful one-stop routings, sometimes cheaper than the Munich non-stop.
Because the Gulf and Turkish carriers compete hard, they usually undercut the non-stops by €60–€150. If time and comfort matter most, book a non-stop into Haneda; if price is the priority, a single stop through the Gulf or Istanbul is the sweet spot.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–5 months ahead for the blossom (late March–April) and Golden Week peaks, which sell out early and rarely get cheaper.
- Target the shoulder weeks — February, June and September are consistently softer for fares while the weather is still good.
- Fly into Haneda if you can: the Munich non-stops land at Haneda, which is far closer to central Tokyo than the alternative Narita airport used by some one-stop routings.
- Fly midweek: Tuesday to Thursday departures are usually cheaper than the weekend, in both directions.
- Check checked-bag rules: Lufthansa, ANA and the Gulf carriers usually include a checked bag to Tokyo; the lowest “light” fares may not, so compare the all-in price.
Arriving in Tokyo
The Munich non-stops land at Haneda (HND), the closer of Tokyo’s two airports, just south of the city. From Haneda, the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (about 15 minutes) or the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa connect straight into the JR network for around €3–€5, and both run frequently until late. A taxi to central Tokyo costs roughly €40–€60 depending on traffic. If a one-stop ticket instead routes you through Narita (NRT), budget more time and money for the transfer — the Narita Express train into the city takes about an hour and costs around €20.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Munich to Tokyo?
Non-stop flights take about 12 hours eastbound (Munich to Tokyo), typically in the region of 11 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours 40 minutes depending on winds and routing. The return leg to Munich is a little shorter. One-stop itineraries usually take 15 to 19 hours in total — and in our sample the cheapest of them route through Beijing, Shanghai or Amsterdam rather than the Gulf.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Tokyo?
Yes. Lufthansa and ANA both fly non-stop from Munich to Tokyo-Haneda, together around 14 times a week (roughly daily on each). If you’d rather save money, connect: in our fares the cheapest routings were Air China via Beijing or Shanghai from €682 and KLM via Amsterdam, against €1,132 for the cheapest non-stop — a saving of about €450 for roughly three to seven extra hours.
How much does it cost to fly from Munich to Tokyo?
In the dates we could price, returns ran €682–€1,242 with a median near €884, and the split is about routing more than season: connecting fares €682–€928 (cheapest on Air China via Beijing or Shanghai), the Lufthansa and ANA non-stops €1,132–€1,242. The cherry-blossom season, Golden Week and the December holidays sit at the top of the range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Tokyo?
February, June and September tend to be the cheapest. Our sample covers August to January, so it cannot price February or June — and nothing on the route sold below €682 in the months we could see, so treat a figure much under €700 with suspicion. Avoid late March and April (cherry blossom) and early May (Golden Week), which are the busiest and most expensive weeks to visit Japan.
Which airlines fly from Munich to Tokyo?
Non-stop: Lufthansa (A350-900) and ANA (787-9), both to Haneda, at €1,132–€1,242 in our sample. One-stop, and this is where the cheap fares are: Air China via Beijing or Shanghai took 57 of the hundred cheapest from €682, with KLM via Amsterdam next (15) and Etihad via Abu Dhabi (9). Emirates (Dubai), Qatar Airways (Doha) and Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) all fly it as well but appeared at no price among the cheapest hundred.
Which airport do I fly into in Tokyo?
The Munich non-stops land at Haneda (HND), the closer and more convenient of Tokyo’s two airports. Most one-stop routings instead use Narita (NRT), which is further out — 71 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced land there rather than Haneda — check which airport your ticket uses, as the transfer time and cost into central Tokyo differ noticeably.
How far in advance should I book Munich to Tokyo flights?
Aim to book 3 to 5 months ahead, and earlier for the blossom season or Golden Week. Fares to Tokyo climb sharply into those peaks and rarely soften near departure, so early booking is the surest way to a good price.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Often, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually a little cheaper than Friday–Sunday, and flying out and back on weekdays can save €40–€100 on a return. Shifting your dates by a day or two is one of the easiest ways to trim the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — check the live fare before booking.
