How many flights from London to Tokyo are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.3% of flights from London to Tokyo were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers.

How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from London to Tokyo covers a distance of 9591 km and has a median duration of 14 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 19 hours and 30 minutes. This represents a significant difference in total travel time for connecting flights.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Tokyo?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from London to Tokyo. Connecting flights had a median price of $1643, while direct flights were significantly more expensive, with a median price of $2247 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights also represented a smaller share of the available options, accounting for approximately 5.1% of all flights.

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London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

For those seeking cheap flights from London to Tokyo, 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. Right now, fares are below the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $1317–$2032, with a median of $1631 over the last 90 days. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul journey.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo? Historically, the most affordable month to travel is February, with a median fare of $1016. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $1280, and April, where the median fare is $1326. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from London to Tokyo takes about 14h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time for the route. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 22h 55m.

The route from London to Tokyo covers a substantial distance of 9591 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. Most itineraries on this route involve connections; most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small fraction, 5.3%, of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Tokyo.

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £735 - £1,177

Prices for flights from London to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Tokyo is typically between 735 GBP and 1177 GBP. The current lowest deal is 473 GBP with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 17.

now £473

Low £735

High £1,177

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is May, with a median price of $1440. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1906. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,440

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air China

£791

£515

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£712

£500

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£718

£501

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£718

£501

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£722

£501

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£716

£505

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

£933 → £493

47%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

£929 → £493

47%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

£924 → £496

46%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

£924 → £499

46%

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London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Tokyo are below the typical level at $1631.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $1016

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices for flights from London to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 15m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 14h 15m nonstop and 22h 55m connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct deals

All Nippon Airways has offered direct deals on the London to Tokyo route recently.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow offers the cheapest flights from London to Tokyo, making it a great value departure.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£498

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient option for flights from London to Tokyo, providing another major hub.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£520

London City (LCY)

London City is a close-to-center option for flights to Tokyo, ideal for quick access.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£770

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides an alternative departure point for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£623

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another choice for flights from London to Tokyo for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£577

Luton (LTN)

Luton is an option for flights from London to Tokyo, providing a further departure point.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£575

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£498

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£761

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from London to Tokyo is typically within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price across the trailing quarter was $1258. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $1346. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $2206.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Tokyo was considered to be $1317 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $1631. Fares above $2032 were in the higher range of prices observed.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Tokyo include February, with a median price of $1016, and May, with a median price of $1280. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $1326. The annual median price for this route was $1631 across the trailing 270 days.

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £735 - £1,177

Prices for flights from London to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Tokyo is typically between 735 GBP and 1177 GBP. The current lowest deal is 473 GBP with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 17.

now £473

Low £735

High £1,177

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is May, with a median price of $1440. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1906. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £1,440

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,906

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (NRT)

Air China

£791

£515

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£712

£500

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£718

£501

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£718

£501

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£722

£501

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Tokyo

London (LGW) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

£716

£505

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

£933 → £493

47%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

£929 → £493

47%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

£924 → £496

46%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

£924 → £499

46%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Tokyo are below the typical level at $1631.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $1016

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices for flights from London to Tokyo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 15m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 14h 15m nonstop and 22h 55m connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct deals

All Nippon Airways has offered direct deals on the London to Tokyo route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow offers the cheapest flights from London to Tokyo, making it a great value departure.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£498

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient option for flights from London to Tokyo, providing another major hub.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£520

London City (LCY)

London City is a close-to-center option for flights to Tokyo, ideal for quick access.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£770

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides an alternative departure point for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£623

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another choice for flights from London to Tokyo for your journey.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£577

Luton (LTN)

Luton is an option for flights from London to Tokyo, providing a further departure point.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£575

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from London to Tokyo.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£498

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a practical low-cost alternative due to its proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Tokyo, Japan

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$12,924

$7,948

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from London to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from London to Tokyo

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $1016

Median flight time is 14h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

When is the best time to book flights from London to Tokyo?

What's a cheap fare from London to Tokyo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Tokyo?

How many flights from London to Tokyo are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Tokyo?

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London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

Direct flights from London to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from London to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $1016

Median flight time is 14h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

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