Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Tokyo, Emirates or Air China?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Tokyo are Emirates and Air China. With an average price for the route of £1,114 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £569 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo take?

Accepted Answer

Flying to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 13h 25m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo was £329 for a one-way ticket and £573 for a return.

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Tokyo. You will leave London Gatwick Airport from London Gatwick and you will be arriving in Tokyo at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Tokyo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

What is the most popular stopover when flying to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo is January, where tickets cost £425 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £937 and £900 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo.

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 13

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Beijing (PKX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £464 for a return.

Question 14

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 71% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 15

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Incheon (ICN) often has the shortest stopovers from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, with an average time of 0h 50m.

Question 16

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Incheon (ICN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 50m.

Question 17

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo were found on China Eastern (£573) and China Southern (£573).

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Tokyo from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £529 and £772 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £573 on China Eastern (2 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines flying to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Tokyo is China Eastern, followed by Air China and China Southern.

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