Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Tokyo, Japan

Flights starting at £291. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Air China, or Ryanair to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

£291

Cheapest round-trip

£537

Average round-trip

£690

Nonstop flights in September

£942 – £2,906

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Tokyo. Book your trip to arrive at Narita International, or Haneda. The distance between London and Tokyo is 9601 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines, and Vueling. London and Tokyo have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan, Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan, Toshogu Shrine, and Great Buddha, Japan.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Tokyo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 26.08 - Sun 01.09

AirlineMon 26.08Tue 27.08Wed 28.08Thu 29.08Fri 30.08Sat 31.08Sun 01.09
British Airways
2323323
Japan Airlines
3423---2---
All Nippon Airways
1111111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.09 - Sun 08.09

AirlineMon 02.09Tue 03.09Wed 04.09Thu 05.09Fri 06.09Sat 07.09Sun 08.09
British Airways
3333213
Japan Airlines
21321------
All Nippon Airways
121---------1

Weekly direct flights for Mon 09.09 - Sun 15.09

AirlineMon 09.09Tue 10.09Wed 11.09Thu 12.09Fri 13.09Sat 14.09Sun 15.09
British Airways
3323223
Japan Airlines
3131------1
All Nippon Airways
1111111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 16.09 - Sun 22.09

AirlineMon 16.09Tue 17.09Wed 18.09Thu 19.09Fri 20.09Sat 21.09Sun 22.09
British Airways
2333222
Japan Airlines
1111323
All Nippon Airways
1111111

Check-in for a flight from London to Tokyo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
VuelingVLGVYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Travel tips & how to get from London to Tokyo

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from London to Tokyo is £273. Round trip fares cost between £475 at the lowest and £815 at most.

Weather in Tokyo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February10°C3°C
March13°C6°C
April18°C10°C
May22°C16°C
June25°C19°C
July29°C23°C
August30°C25°C
September27°C21°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C10°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
277
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Wednesday
28 Aug
85%
31°C27°C
4 Sep
89%
26°C22°C
Thursday
29 Aug
88%
31°C27°C
5 Sep
30°C22°C
Friday
30 Aug
84%
28°C26°C
6 Sep
30°C24°C
Saturday
31 Aug
83%
27°C25°C
7 Sep
30°C25°C
Sunday
1 Sep
84%
31°C26°C
8 Sep
76%
27°C24°C
Monday
2 Sep
31°C27°C
9 Sep
29°C23°C
Tuesday
3 Sep
72%
30°C23°C
10 Sep
30°C23°C

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between London and Tokyo?
The flight distance between London and Tokyo is 9601 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Tokyo?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Tokyo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Japan Airlines, British Airways, All Nippon Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Sofia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, Da Nang, Vancouver, New Delhi, Seoul, Chiang Mai, Sapporo, Jakarta, Perth, Melbourne, Phuket City.
Which airlines fly between London and Tokyo?
Currently, you can fly between London and Tokyo with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines, Vueling.
When's the best time to travel between London and Tokyo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Tokyo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Tokyo?
Traveling between London and Tokyo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Tokyo depart?
This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Tokyo arrive?
This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tokyo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between London and Tokyo depart?
What time do flights between London and Tokyo arrive?

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