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Cheapest return flight
£708
Typical prices: £771-£1,281
China Southern
Tue 27/2Tue 6/3
HND - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£955
Typical prices: £1,085-£1,447
ANA
Fri 12/1Tue 16/1
HND - LHR • Direct
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You can fly direct with Japan Airlines, British Airways, and ANA. Average duration is 14h 42m
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Cheapest • 13% average savings
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £576 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Heathrow (TYO-LHR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Tokyo to Heathrow

Sat, 27 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
China Southern Logo
15:40 - 18:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
35h 55m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 20:00LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
37h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£708China Southern
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 18:55NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
19h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 17:55LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
18h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl
£709Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
China Southern Logo
15:05 - 18:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
36h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 14:05LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
31h 35m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl
£709China Southern
Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
21:35 - 17:20NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
28h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:50 - 20:20LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
17h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£888Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
21:35 - 15:00NRT  Tokyo Narita-LHR London Heathrow
26h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:50 - 20:20LHR  London Heathrow-NRT Tokyo Narita
17h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£890Cathay Pacific
Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
British Airways Logo
09:35 - 15:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
£1,025British Airways
Thu, 18 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
British Airways Logo
09:35 - 15:35HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 00mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
£1,025British Airways
Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
British Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:20HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
15h 05mdirect
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 07:35LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mdirect
£1,025British Airways
Thu, 17 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
Japan Airlines Logo
21:55 - 09:10HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
20h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
Japan Airlines Logo
08:50 - 07:40LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 50mdirect
£1,098Japan Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
Japan Airlines Logo
01:00 - 06:25HND  Tokyo Haneda-LHR London Heathrow
14h 25mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
08:50 - 07:40LHR  London Heathrow-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 50mdirect
£1,104Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport typically range from £771 to £1,281. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £708 on China Southern.

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

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the cheapest Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport route, averaging £814 return. Other Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport routes average £1,062, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport at £777 return.
•August (£1,251) and April (£1,204) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to Heathrow

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Japan Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on HND

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Key details for Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£354
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Tokyo to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tokyo to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 14:57
    • Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 03:57.

    The flight takes about 14h 42m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    A direct flight from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport takes 14h 42m, covering 5,947 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flight?

    Return flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport range from £771 to £1,281, with an average of £997 over the past 12 months. Anything below £771 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £997 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £576 return via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared with £1,249 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

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

    • ANA: 92% on time
    • Japan Airlines: 91% on time
    • British Airways: 83% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £708 to £5,071. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £730, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Flights usually arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport pass through?

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

    • Incheon Intl (ICN) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £898 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,113, a difference of £215.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

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

    • Japan Airlines
    • British Airways
    • ANA

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 50m, compared to 17h 07m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 17h 09m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between Tokyo and London Heathrow Airport?

    London Heathrow Airport is 9 hours behind Tokyo (British Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in London Heathrow Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights:

    • ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £898, about £215 less than Saturday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport trip for May. Fares historically average £777 return in that month – typically £474 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with ANA. Over the past three months, 92% of ANA flights from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 03m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £576 return on this route – about £674 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport.

    • Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo to London Heathrow

Monday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Friday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Tokyo

Monday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Thursday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Friday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Saturday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

Sunday

ANA,British Airways,Japan Airlines

ANA,British Airways, +1 more

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