Question 1

Are there direct flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Most flights to Japan from the UK are indirect, though three airlines do offer direct flights to Japan: they are All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways (BA). Direct flights are the fastest to reach Japan (approx. 11-12h), though they are normally more expensive. Indirect flights take longer (approx. 14h) but are often cheaper and stopovers are often short, especially when changing flights within Europe.

Question 2

Where should I fly to if I want to see Mt Fuji?

Accepted Answer

To see Mt Fuji, fly to Tokyo. From there, you can easily travel to good places to take in views of Mt Fuji, such as within Tokyo city, Fujigoko, Hakone or even to Mt Fuji itself.

Question 3

Where should I fly to if I want to visit Himeji Castle?

Accepted Answer

You can easily travel to Himeji Castle by train from Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima. The fastest would be by train from Osaka (approx. 30min), followed closely by Kyoto (approx. 45min). The closest airport to Osaka and Kyoto that receives international flights is Kansai International Airport.

Question 4

Which airport in Osaka should I fly to?

Accepted Answer

The two airports in Osaka are Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport (ITM). Osaka International Airport only receives domestic flights, however, it has the word "International" in its name because it was the city’s international airport before they built Kansai International Airport. Kansai is therefore the airport you will fly to from the UK. If you are flying from another part of Japan to Osaka, and have a choice between the two airports, choose Osaka International Airport as it is closer to the city centre.

Question 5

What types of visas are available when you find cheap flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan attracts many types of visitors for different reasons and therefore offers ten different types of visas, which are separated into long and short-term visas. Long-term visas include a highly skilled professional visa and the working visa. Short-term tourist visas are the most common and are available for citizens from Asia, Africa, Latin America and former Soviet Union nations.

Question 6

Are there direct flights to Osaka, Japan?

Accepted Answer

Osaka is home to two international airports, and both are hubs for Japan Airlines, which is local. You won't find direct flights to either of Osaka's airports Kansai Intl (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM). There are one-stop flights to Kansai Intl, which are mostly provided by Emirates. It is possible to fly into Kansai International Airport from any of the major London-based airports, and flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) will be the cheapest option.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Japan?

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 the United Kingdom to Japan. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Japan?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to Japan?

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 from the United Kingdom to Japan with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to Japan?

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 from the United Kingdom to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Japan?

Accepted Answer

British Airways connects United Kingdom to Japan with 31 flights per week. Iberia also offers 31 flights per week, while Japan Airlines follows with 28 flights per week.

Question 12

How many airports are there in Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are 79 airports in Japan. The busiest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), with 29% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), with an average flight price of £1,475.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £1,118. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £1,286 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,180 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,342.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Japan from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at £952 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £952.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to Japan is January, when tickets cost £401 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,034 and £982 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Japan?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Japan from one city. This city is London and there are 104 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Japan are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 15 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Japan every day. Most flights (46%) depart in the morning.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Japan are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 104 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Japan. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Japan takes 19h 03m, covering a distance of 5874 miles. The shortest route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) with an average flight time of 13h 35m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Japan each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Japan. Instead, there are 104 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Tokyo (88% of total searches to Japan). The next most popular destinations are Osaka (11%) and Fukuoka (1%). Searches for flights to Okinawa (0%), to Komatsu (0%), and to Nagasaki (0%) are also popular.

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