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London Tokyo
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Thu, 28 Mar LHR - NRT
Sat, 30 Mar NRT - LHR
£1553 £1513
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Thu, 18 Apr LGW - NRT
£314 £304
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Tue, 02 Apr LGW - NRT
Thu, 04 Apr NRT - LGW
£600 £587
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Fri, 05 Apr LHR - NRT
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£1132 £1103
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Wed, 10 Apr LGW - NRT
Sun, 14 Apr NRT - LGW
£921 £908
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£742 £721
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
62% Trains in Tokyo are 62% cheaper than in London.
London £2.8
Tokyo £1.05
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
71% A meal in Tokyo is 71% cheaper than a meal in London.
London £18
Tokyo £5.27
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 189.45 JPY
1 JPY = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 18 March 2024
Distance: 5941 miles
London airports
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
Tokyo airports
Haneda (HND) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Narita (NRT) How far from city centre: 32 miles
Yokota (OKO) How far from city centre: 23 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from London

Out of the five main international airports of London, Heathrow Airport is the busiest and largest boasting the largest capacity; it has five terminals and two runways. If you are wondering how you can unwind while you prepare yourself for long haul trips, such as flights to Japan from Heathrow, the airport offers a number of select restaurants and free Wi-Fi. The facilities at the airport are impressive; with it having been established for over 70 years, it is evident that continuous improvement is a mission that is not taken lightly. It has been around long enough to know how to do things right.

Getting to London airport

Depending on your time constraints and the traffic in the city (airport is approximately 22km from the city), it may be advisable to use the Heathrow Express. This direct train comes in 15 minute intervals and is the fastest mode of transport. If you are in a hurry to catch your flight from Heathrow to Tokyo, the train is the most reliable option.

You can also take the National Express coach which you will find at Victoria Coach Station in Central London. It will drop off at Terminals 1-3 at the airport. There are also numerous taxi services that specialise in airport transfers that you can use (including Uber).

Arriving to Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is an explosion of diversity - modern and traditional. Ready to explore? As part of your itinerary, you can book yourself a tour around the city to get a better feel of it. The two most popular types of traditional entertainment are to see sumo wrestling and geishas - your trip would be remiss without checking these out. If you are an adrenaline junkie or you just want to conquer your fear of heights, the Tokyo Sky Tree is for you. Imagine having a view of the city 350m above ground! For you tech junkies, you will feel right at home at the National Museum of Emerging Science.

How to get to the city centre

Flights from London to Tokyo land at Narita Airport or Haneda Airport. Haneda Airport is the closest to the city centre, approximately 14km away. You can connect with the Haneda Express at the terminal stations using the Monorail Line at the airport. You can also use the Airport Limited Express train on the Keikyu Line. Narita Airport, in Narita City, is surprisingly far from Central Tokyo - approximately 60km. Finding affordable transport will be a priority for you given the distance. The Keisei Limited Express is the cheapest mode of transport to use. You can also use the shared mini-bus option because it is the most convenient but also the most inexpensive option.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Tokyo

How long does the flight take to go from London to Tokyo?
The total flight time between London and Tokyo is of around 18:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 14,352 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from London to Tokyo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Tokyo is 304£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Tokyo expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Tokyo costs an average of 2.64 GBP, 34% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 62% less in Tokyo: 1.05 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.27 GBP in Tokyo, 71% less than the 18.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 28% cheaper in Tokyo, with an average of 2.58 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.59 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Tokyo?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Tokyo are October, January and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Tokyo?
The best time of the year to go to Tokyo when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Tokyo from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Tokyo.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Tokyo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Japan may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between London and Tokyo?
The main airport route flying between London and Tokyo is: Heathrow (LHR) to Haneda (HND). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Japan Airlines.
  • British Airways.
  • All Nippon Airways.
  • Alternatively, you can find London - Tokyo flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Narita (NRT) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Aeroflot.
  • British Airways.
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Airlines with indirect flights from London to Tokyo are:
Airlines with indirect flights from London to Tokyo are:
  • China Eastern Airlines, stoping in Shanghai for 100 minutes minimun.
  • ITA Airways, with 65 minutes scale in Rome.
  • ITA Airways, with 65 minutes scale in Rome.
Flight Duration 18 h and 33 m Flights between London and Tokyo take, on average, 18 h and 33 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £304 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Tokyo found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Heathrow The airport Heathrow is the departure airport operating flights between London and Tokyo
Arriving Airport Haneda Flights departing London with Tokyo as destination arrive at Haneda

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