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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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: ¥136,092 - ¥231,952

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to London is JPY 136,092 to JPY 231,952. The current lowest deal is JPY 116,804 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 19-Nov 26.

now ¥116,804

Low ¥136,092

High ¥231,952

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to London

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to London

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥216,820

¥165,294

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥196,592

¥146,127

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥206,279

¥160,871

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - London

Tokyo (NRT) - London (LHR)

T'way Air

¥168,632

¥135,152

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥203,954

¥158,742

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - London

Tokyo (HND) - London (LGW)

China Southern Airlines

¥202,881

¥158,742

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

¥196,814 → ¥130,892

33%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

¥187,633 → ¥125,814

33%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

¥216,820 → ¥165,294

24%

5 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 16

¥196,592 → ¥146,127

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to London

Tokyo - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Tokyo to London are above the typical level at $1450.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to London, with a median price of $625.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 25m.

Flights from Tokyo to London typically take 27h 25m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 4.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights.

All Nippon Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from Tokyo to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Tokyo to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

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

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

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$12,117

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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.

Tokyo to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to London

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to London

Regular price: ¥136,092 - ¥231,952

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to London is JPY 136,092 to JPY 231,952. The current lowest deal is JPY 116,804 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Nov 19-Nov 26.

now ¥116,804

Low ¥136,092

High ¥231,952

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to London

December

Cheapest

Flights from ¥625

October

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥2,031

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec