Are there direct flights from Tokyo to London?

Direct flights from Tokyo to London are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 4.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination.

What's the flight time from Tokyo to London?

The typical direct flight time from Tokyo to London is approximately 14 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 9527 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 23 hours and 5 minutes. This duration includes the layover time at the connecting airport.

How much do direct flights from Tokyo to London cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Tokyo to London have been more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been around $1877, representing a premium of approximately 69% compared to connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, have a median price of $1112. Direct flights typically account for about 4.2% of the total flight options on this route.

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November 26 - November 30

Cheapest

Best

HND - London

¥159,662

¥114,442

Round trip

September 4 - September 8

HND - London

¥137,749

¥115,413

Round trip

September 4 - September 9

HND - London

¥135,775

¥115,413

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November 14 - November 19

HND - London

¥153,395

¥116,546

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October 22 - October 30

HND - London

¥135,237

¥117,032

Round trip

October 23 - October 30

HND - London

¥139,125

¥117,032

Round trip

November 23 - November 30

HND - London

¥153,528

¥117,032

Round trip

November 25 - November 30

HND - London

¥156,350

¥117,356

Round trip

September 3 - September 7

Earliest

HND - London

¥137,519

¥117,679

Round trip

September 7 - September 14

NRT - London

¥142,804

¥118,165

Round trip

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Tokyo to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to London

For travelers planning cheap flights from Tokyo to London, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $625. January and February also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $791 and $832 respectively. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower-cost travel.

Fares for flights from Tokyo to London typically range from $839–$1877, with a median price of $1306. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

When flying from Tokyo to London, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 4.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Tokyo to London. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which is important to consider when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Tokyo to London takes about 27h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for the layovers and transfers often involved in this long-haul route. Given that most itineraries include at least one stop, the overall travel time is significantly extended beyond the pure flight duration.

The distance between Tokyo and London is approximately 9527 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means that flights often involve extended travel times and typically include connections to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to London

Regular price: ¥141,019 - ¥235,103

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to London is JPY141,019 to JPY235,103. The current lowest deal is JPY114,471 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 26-Nov 30.

now ¥114,471

Low ¥141,019

High ¥235,103

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to London

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to London is December, with a median price of $625. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $2031. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from ¥625

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,031

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Direct flights from Tokyo to London

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to London

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥165,998

¥136,456

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥187,101

¥147,787

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - London

Tokyo (NRT) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥162,686

¥126,744

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥177,744

¥129,496

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥173,497

¥136,618

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - London

Tokyo (NRT) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥169,002

¥129,820

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

¥193,508 → ¥127,470

34%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

¥188,427 → ¥133,432

29%

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

¥157,554 → ¥114,900

27%

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

¥184,757 → ¥142,618

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to London

Tokyo - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $1306.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December offers the lowest median price at $625 for flights from Tokyo to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 25m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 27 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to London are frequently available, so check often.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient option for flights from Tokyo to London, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$717

Narita International (NRT)

Narita International Airport serves as another departure point for flights from Tokyo to London.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$794

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick is a good option for flights from Tokyo to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~39 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$717

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a major hub for flights from Tokyo to London, providing many travel options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$743

London City (LCY)

London City is a convenient choice for flights from Tokyo to London, located close to the city.

📍 ~10 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1233

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative for flights from Tokyo to London.

📍 ~58 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$981

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is an option for flights from Tokyo to London, with various connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~$864

Luton (LTN)

Luton provides another choice for flights from Tokyo to London, serving the wider region.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$855

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with a wide variety of long-haul and short-haul destinations.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1007

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is the closest alternative airport to London with a direct rail link.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1379

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes across Europe.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1229

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport has a strong presence of budget airlines offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport is an alternative option for travelers in South West London or the Home Counties.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1133

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Tokyo to London is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $1296. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to approximately $1659. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tends to result in higher average prices, around $1534.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tokyo to London is considered to be $839 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1306. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares typically falling below $1877.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to London, with a median price of $625. January and February also tend to offer lower prices, with median fares of $791 and $832 respectively. This contrasts with the annual median price, which stands at $1306.

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