Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Tokyo, Japan Airlines or ANA?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Tokyo are Japan Airlines and ANA. With an average price for the route of £1,305 and an overall rating of 8.3, Japan Airlines is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,110 and an overall rating of 8.3.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Tokyo from London Heathrow Airport is typically 13h 30m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,947 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in Tokyo, with an average flight time of 13h 51m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (5).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo was £328 for a one-way ticket and £573 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

British Airways connects London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo with 14 flights per week. Japan Airlines also offers 14 flights per week, while ANA follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 09:10 and will be landing in Tokyo at 06:45.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo jets off at 19:20 and lands at 17:20.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo. They are: ANA, Air China, British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air China at £470 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air China.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight route.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo on a daily basis.

Question 14

How can I travel into Tokyo from HND or NRT Airport?

Accepted Answer

From HND Airport you can catch the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail Line into the city. There are also buses from HND directly into Tokyo for roughly ¥630 to ¥2000 (between £4.15 and £13). If travelling from NRT Airport, you can get the Narita Express (NEX) that travels directly into Tokyo for about ¥3,070 (£20) in approximately 50min.

Question 15

How can I get to Tokyo Disney Resort from HND or NRT Airport?

Accepted Answer

HND Airport is closest to Tokyo Disney Resort, which is about 13 miles away and a 20min to 40min drive. You can catch a bus from the airport that will take you to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the resort hotels. If you are getting to Tokyo Disney Resort from NRT Airport, you can catch one of the dedicated buses that leave Terminal 1, 2 and 3 approximately every 20min.

Question 16

What special assistance services do HND and NRT airports offer?

Accepted Answer

At NRT Airport you’ll find free wheelchairs and electric walkers that are available to hire from the information counters. There are also tactile information plates if you are hard of sight, as well as several multipurpose bathrooms throughout the airport. At HND Airport, you can hire wheelchairs from any information counter and there are also “Care-Fitter" staff who can help you through the airport.

Question 17

Are there any hotels at NRT Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Nine Hours Narita Airport capsule hotel is open 24h a day. It is located in Terminal 2 near the multi-storey car park. It will cost you around ¥5500 (£36.20) for a night. If you aren’t staying the night then you can still book it for 1h to use the shower for approximately ¥1000 (£6.60).

Question 18

What can I do while I wait for my flight to Toyko from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Accepted Answer

While waiting for your flight to Tokyo at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), there are several activities to keep you busy. At the airport, you can shop, dine, relax with a spa service or enjoy a business lounge. Don't just wait for your flight; take advantage of the amenities available to you!

Question 19

What facilities does London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offer for persons with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a range of facilities and services to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities. The airport offers designated parking spaces near the terminals for easy access. Furthermore, the airport features accessible pathways, lifts and ramps for smooth navigation. Passengers with disabilities can also benefit from specialised services like priority boarding and dedicated security lanes.

Question 20

What business lounges are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Accepted Answer

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers a variety of business lounges catering to the needs of travellers seeking comfort, convenience and productivity. Some of the well-known lounges include the British Airways Galleries Club Lounge, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the American Airlines Admirals Club.

Question 21

Which car hire companies are located at Haneda Airport (HND)?

Accepted Answer

The car rental offices at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) can be found in the Arrivals area of the terminal building. Some of the well-known car hire companies located at Haneda Airport include Hertz, Toyota Rent-a-Car, Nippon Rent-A-Car and Times Car Rental.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo is January, where tickets cost £777 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,214 and £1,156 respectively.

Question 23

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Tokyo.

Question 24

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 25

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport with another airline.

Question 26

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Beijing (PKX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £554 for a return.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PEK) is the top choice – 22% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Vienna (VIE) often has the shortest stopovers from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, with an average time of 0h 58m.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Rome (FCO) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 53m.

Question 31

How often are flights from London to Tokyo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Tokyo historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 127 minutes.

Question 32

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Japan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 33

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 34

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Tokyo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 35

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo were found on China Southern (£573) and Air China (£575).

Question 37

What is the cheapest London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo costs £787 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). It is also the most popular route.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 39

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £734 on average.

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Tokyo from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between £832 and £1,292 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £573 on China Southern (2 Nov–14 Dec).

Question 41

What are the most popular airlines flying to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Tokyo is Japan Airlines, followed by British Airways and Air China.

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