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

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.6% of flights from London to Tokyo are non-stop. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those with layovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that direct options are relatively infrequent for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from London to Tokyo has a duration of approximately 13 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 9591 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 20 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the considerable time savings associated with non-stop travel on this route.

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 $1457, while direct flights had a median price of $2030. This represents a premium of approximately 39% for direct flights. Direct flights also constitute a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for about 4.7% of all observed flights.

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London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

Fares for cheap flights from London to Tokyo typically range from $1219–$1798, with a median of $1474. Right now, prices are near the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $1245. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1329, followed by November at $1360.

A typical journey from London to Tokyo takes about 13h 50m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9591 km.

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £593 - £1,048

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 593 GBP and 1048 GBP. The current lowest deal is 486 GBP with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 24.

now £486

Low £593

High £1,048

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is January, with a median price of $1294. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1862. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,294

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,862

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

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£747

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£744

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£775

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£755

£539

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Shenzhen Airlines

£706

£562

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£655

£502

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£931 → £579

38%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

£904 → £556

39%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£907 → £579

36%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

£787 → £584

26%

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London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from London to Tokyo are near the typical level at $486.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1245.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 50m.

The median flight time for direct flights from London to Tokyo is 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Only 4.6% of recent flights from London to Tokyo are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights.

All Nippon Airways has 1 direct deal available from London to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from London to Tokyo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£461

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient option for flights to Tokyo, providing another major London departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~£513

London City (LCY)

London City is a good choice for travelers seeking a closer airport for their journey to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£771

London Southend (SEN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£633

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another option for departing to Tokyo from the wider London region.

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

💸 Flights from ~£533

Luton (LTN)

Luton serves as a viable departure airport for those traveling from London to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£570

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from London to Tokyo, with prices from 459 GBP.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus).

💸 Flights from ~£459

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£708

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Tokyo is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1609. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average price of $1734. Prices tend to fluctuate, with bookings made 14-27 days out averaging $1827, and those 28-59 days out averaging $1739. For longer-term planners, bookings 60+ days in advance had an average price of $1707.

A fare of $1219 or less is considered a good price for flights from London to Tokyo, based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route was $1474. Approximately 25% of observed fares were $1219 or lower. Conversely, 75% of fares were $1798 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Tokyo include January, with a median price of $1245, and December, with a median price of $1329. November also presented a relatively low median price of $1360. The annual median price for this route was $1474, indicating that these months offer prices significantly below the yearly average.

London to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from London to Tokyo

Regular price: £593 - £1,048

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 593 GBP and 1048 GBP. The current lowest deal is 486 GBP with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 24.

now £486

Low £593

High £1,048

The cheapest time to fly from London to Tokyo

January

Cheapest

Flights from £1,294

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,862

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

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£747

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£744

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£775

£539

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£755

£539

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Shenzhen Airlines

£706

£562

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Tokyo

London (LHR) - Tokyo (NRT)

Xiamen Airlines

£655

£502

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£931 → £579

38%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

£904 → £556

39%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£907 → £579

36%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

£787 → £584

26%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Tokyo

London - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from London to Tokyo are near the typical level at $486.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1245.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 50m.

The median flight time for direct flights from London to Tokyo is 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Only 4.6% of recent flights from London to Tokyo are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights.

All Nippon Airways has 1 direct deal available from London to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from London to Tokyo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£461

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient option for flights to Tokyo, providing another major London departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~£513

London City (LCY)

London City is a good choice for travelers seeking a closer airport for their journey to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£771

London Southend (SEN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£633

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another option for departing to Tokyo from the wider London region.

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

💸 Flights from ~£533

Luton (LTN)

Luton serves as a viable departure airport for those traveling from London to Tokyo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£570

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Narita International (NRT)

Cheapest

Narita International Airport is a good option for flights from London to Tokyo, with prices from 459 GBP.

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by train or bus).

💸 Flights from ~£459

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki (IBR) is a useful low-cost alternative due to its proximity to Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

94% AI deal score

$12,958

$8,495

Save $4,463

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Business Class

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 near the typical level.

Fly in January for the best prices.

Direct flights take 13h 50m.

Connecting flights are common.

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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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Nov 27

Nov 11

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Dec 11

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Nov 26

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 near the typical level.

Fly in January for the best prices.

Direct flights take 13h 50m.

Connecting flights are common.

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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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