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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Tokyo
Compare London – Tokyo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,591 km and takes around 12 h 15 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,591 km (5,959 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 15 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceTokyo is 8 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → HND, NRT
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $627
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Tokyo
- $700Oct 26
- $627Nov 26
- $644Dec 26
- $700Jan 27
- $833Feb 27
- $673Mar 27
- $1,026Apr 27
- $683May 27
- $735Jun 27
- $697Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Japan
Best: Late March to May and October to November – cherry blossoms in spring and crimson maples in autumn, with comfortable temperatures.
Shoulder season: Early March, June and December – fewer crowds, though June brings the rainy season and December is crisp but clear.
Weather by month in Tokyo
- 10°Jan⛅
- 11°Feb⛅
- 14°Mar⛅
- 19°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 26°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 27°Sep🌧
- 22°Oct🌧
- 17°Nov⛅
- 12°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Ride the shinkansen – Speed between cities on the famously punctual bullet train, with Mount Fuji sometimes visible along the way.
- Explore Kyoto's temples – Walk through the vermilion gates of Fushimi Inari and the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji.
- Stay in a ryokan – Sleep on tatami mats, soak in an onsen and enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner at a traditional inn.
- Eat your way through Osaka – Graze on takoyaki, okonomiyaki and street snacks under the neon of Dotonbori.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
London to Tokyo flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from London to Tokyo takes about 12 h 15 min for the 9,591 km (5,959 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Tokyo from London?
Tokyo is about 9,591 km (5,959 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
Right now Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $627. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Tokyo?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Intl (HND), Narita Intl (NRT).
Do I need a visa for Japan?
It depends on your passport – see our Japan visa & entry guide.
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