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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating London to Tokyo flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Japan Airlines
• ANA

Flights from London to Tokyo may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN), with arrivals available at airports in Tokyo such as Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £489 return via Zhengzhou (CGO), compared with £1,214 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £51–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the London to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £818 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £956, a difference of £137. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Tokyo route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Tokyo flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 22:39
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 09:29.

The flight takes about 13h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £841. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Tokyo takes 13h 49m, covering 5,938 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £353, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Japan Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Tokyo flights are:

• Japan Airlines: 92% on time
• ANA: 88% on time
• British Airways: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 55m, compared to 17h 13m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 39m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London (Japan Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around £13:

· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· Avis
· Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around £10:

· Relax Rent A Car
· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· JDM Rent a car

Return flights from London to Tokyo range from £600 to £1,173, with an average of £841 over the past 12 months. Anything below £600 counts as a good deal.