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 £1,340 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 £1,192 and an overall rating of 8.3.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Tokyo take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Tokyo from London is typically 13h 30m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,938 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from London and land in Tokyo, with an average flight time of 13h 45m. The most common departure time is 18:00 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 to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Tokyo was £334 for a one-way ticket and £549 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between London and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

British Airways connects London 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 to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted. You will be landing at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 08:50 and will be landing in Tokyo at 07:40.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Tokyo jets off at 19:00 and lands at 17:55.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from London 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 £473 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 to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Are there any non-stop flights from London to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Most flights from London to Tokyo have layovers in other cities, for example in Doha when flying with Qatar Airways. If you want to book a direct flight to Tokyo, check out British Airways or ANA (All Nippon Airways) which offer non-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Haneda Airport.

Question 15

How do I get to Tokyo from Narita Airport?

Accepted Answer

As the primary destination for international flights Narita Airport is very well-connected by public transportation with the city. Keisei Skyliner is the quickest option that will transport you to the city in less than an hour and it will cost you around 15£ one way. If you want a cheaper alternative, JR Narita Line train runs every hour and will take you to central Tokyo in about 90 minutes.

Question 16

Are there onsite airport hotels at Narita Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you have to sleep at the airport, there is a capsule hotel Nine Hours Narita Airport where you can rent sleeping pods for a few hours and get a shower with no additional charges. If you prefer a regular room, look at the hotels close to the airport which have free shuttle services such as Narita Airport Rest House or Hotel Nikko Narita.

Question 17

Does the Haneda Airport have free WiFi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can access the internet for free from the terminal building at the Haneda Airport and surf the web for an unlimited time. If you have to use a computer and do not have one with you, there are coin-operated computers in @Station.

Question 18

Which hotels are there at the London airports?

Accepted Answer

If you’re flying on a direct flight from a London airport, you can stay at hotels before your journey. For example, at London Heathrow, there is Aerotel in Terminal 3, where many direct flights leave from. At London Gatwick (LGW), you can opt for Sofitel London Gatwick, in North Terminal. Both of these are only a short walk from the airport entrance.

Question 19

How can I exchange my currency at the Tokyo airports?

Accepted Answer

If you need to exchange your pound sterling for Japanese yen, then you can do so with ease upon arrival at any of the Tokyo airports. At Narita Airport, there is an Automatic Currency Exchange point in the central bridge, on the first floor of arrivals, whereas at Haneda Airport, you can visit a Travelex on the first floor of the arrival lobby.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Tokyo is January, where tickets cost £642 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,125 and £1,118 respectively.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £553 for a return.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 29% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Tokyo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Warsaw (WAW) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Tokyo, with an average time of 1h 29m.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Munich (MUC) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 15h 47m.

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 32

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 at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 33

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London 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 34

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Tokyo were found on Air China (£549) and China Southern (£549).

Question 35

What is the cheapest London to Tokyo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Tokyo costs £785 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). It is also the most popular route.

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Tokyo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 37

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London 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 £988 on average.

Question 38

How much is a return flight from London to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Tokyo from London usually cost between £611 and £1,126 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £549 on Air China (2 Mar–20 Mar).

Question 39

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 Air China and British Airways.

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