London to Tokyo flights

When you book cheap flights from London to Tokyo, your journey typically starts at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Major carriers like British Airways, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) operate the route.

Heathrow has four active terminals: British Airways flights to Tokyo usually depart from Terminal 5, while ANA and JAL typically use Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to Tokyo flight found on Opodo was £317. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

To reach London Heathrow Airport for your London to Tokyo flight, the Heathrow Express is the fastest rail link, departing every 15 minutes from Paddington Station. You can also take the Elizabeth Line for a direct connection across London or the Piccadilly Line on the Underground for a more budget-friendly route.

National Express coaches run from Victoria Coach Station to the Heathrow Central Bus Station, serving Terminals 2 and 3, with separate stops for Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Private hire vehicles and taxi services are also available for door-to-door transfers to all terminals.

Flights from London land at either Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita Airport (NRT). Haneda is just 9 miles from the city centre, where the Tokyo Monorail connects you to Hamamatsucho Station, or you can take the Keikyu Line to reach the Shinagawa district.

If you arrive at Narita, which is approximately 37 miles from central Tokyo, the Narita Express (N'EX) is a reliable rail link to major hubs like Shinjuku and Tokyo Station. Alternatively, the Keisei Skyliner provides a fast route to Ueno, while various airport limousine buses offer direct transfers to major hotels.

Entry requirements for Tokyo

British citizens can enter Japan for tourism purposes for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay, and you may be required to show evidence of a return or onward ticket upon arrival.

On landing, travellers must complete a disembarkation card and a customs declaration, which can be done via the Visit Japan Web service before departure to speed up border formalities. Fingerprinting and a facial photograph are standard entry procedures for foreign nationals.

Tokyo is a vast metropolis where you can explore the historic temples of Asakusa or the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku. For panoramic views, visit the Tokyo Skytree, which stands at 634 metres, or explore the futuristic exhibits at the Miraikan museum in Odaiba.

Traditional culture is easily found at the Ryogoku Kokugikan for sumo wrestling or within the gardens of the Imperial Palace. The city's extensive subway system makes it easy to move between the high-tech districts and quiet shrines.