Closest to Tokyo
HND
Tokyo Haneda
Direct from London · Quick into the city · Domestic connections
~14hnon-stop from London Heathrow
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Flights to
Japan
Cherry blossom, autumn colour or neon nights in Tokyo. We compare direct and one-stop flights from the UK to Japan.
- Flight timeAbout 14 hours direct
- Time difference9 hours ahead of GMT
- Main airportsHND · NRT · KIX
- CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
- Best timeSpring and autumn
Flights to Japan from the UK
Where you can land
Tokyo has two airports: Haneda is closer to the city centre, Narita is further out. Osaka's Kansai is best for Kyoto.
Closest to Tokyo
HND
Tokyo
NRT
For Kyoto
KIX
Osaka Kansai
Kyoto and Nara · Street food in Osaka · Open-jaw with Tokyo
1 stopvia Amsterdam
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Fly into one of the main airports, then take a short domestic flight or travel on by road.
- Kyoto
- Hiroshima
- Sapporo
- Fukuoka
- Nagoya
Flight options
Compare flights to Japan
Sample return fares from the UK. Open any flight for baggage and onboard details, then get a quote and we'll confirm exact times for your dates.
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Outbound
LHREvening departure
About 14hDirect
HNDTokyo Haneda
Return
HNDMorning departure
About 14h 30mDirect
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- British Airways
- Route
- London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda and back
- Change of plane
- None, direct both ways
- Checked baggage
- 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHRMorning departure
About 16h1 stop, Amsterdam
KIXOsaka
Return
KIXMorning departure
About 16h 30m1 stop, Amsterdam
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- KLM
- Route
- London Heathrow to Osaka and back
- Change in
- Amsterdam, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHRMorning departure
About 16h 30m1 stop, Paris
HNDTokyo Haneda
Return
HNDMorning departure
About 17h1 stop, Paris
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Air France
- Route
- London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda and back
- Change in
- Paris, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHREvening departure
About 17h1 stop, Istanbul
KIXOsaka
Return
KIXNight departure
About 17h 30m1 stop, Istanbul
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Turkish Airlines
- Route
- London Heathrow to Osaka and back
- Change in
- Istanbul, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals included
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
LHREvening departure
About 18h1 stop, Doha
NRTTokyo Narita
Return
NRTNight departure
About 18h 30m1 stop, Doha
LHRLondon Heathrow
- Airline
- Qatar Airways
- Route
- London Heathrow to Tokyo Narita and back
- Change in
- Doha, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals and Wi-Fi
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Outbound
MANAfternoon departure
About 19h1 stop, Dubai
NRTTokyo Narita
Return
NRTNight departure
About 19h 30m1 stop, Dubai
MANManchester
- Airline
- Emirates
- Route
- Manchester to Tokyo Narita and back
- Change in
- Dubai, one change of plane each way
- Checked baggage
- 2 x 23kg
- On board
- Meals and Wi-Fi
- Fare rules
- Changes, refunds and seats depend on the fare. We confirm them in your quote.
Sample fares are per person, return, in economy, and change with dates and availability. Journey times are approximate. Baggage and fare rules vary by airline and are confirmed in your quote.
Airlines
Who flies to Japan
British Airways flies direct from London, and Gulf and European airlines connect through their hubs.
Plan ahead
When to book
Cherry blossom season in late March and April and the autumn colours in November are the busiest times.
Typical demand by month, UK to Japan
- Quiet
- Steady
- Busy
- Peak
- Cherry blossom
- Autumn colours
- UK school holidays
- Ski season
A guide based on past years. Ramadan, Eid and other festivals move each year, so we check your exact dates.
Flights from the UK to Japan
Direct flights from London to Tokyo take around fourteen hours. One-stop routes through the Gulf, Istanbul or Europe can be cheaper and leave from more UK airports.
Many travellers fly into Tokyo and home from Osaka, travelling between them by bullet train. This open-jaw route saves time and lets you see more of Japan.
When to go
Spring brings cherry blossom and autumn brings red and gold leaves, and both are popular, so book early. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold but clear, with good skiing in the north.
Check the latest entry rules for your passport before you travel.
FAQ
Flights to Japan
Quick answers about flying from the UK to Japan: airlines, airports, baggage and the best time to travel.
Still have a question?
Talk to our team about your trip to Japan. We'll answer it and check fares for your dates.
Ask on WhatsAppHow long is the flight from London to Tokyo?
A direct flight takes around fourteen hours. One-stop journeys usually take longer.
Should I fly into Haneda or Narita?
Haneda is closer to central Tokyo. Narita is further out but often has good fares.
Can I fly into Tokyo and out of Osaka?
Yes. An open-jaw ticket is a popular way to see both cities without travelling back.
When is cherry blossom season?
It usually runs from late March to early April in Tokyo and Kyoto, but it changes each year.
Which airlines fly from the UK to Japan?
Airlines we often book include British Airways, KLM, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates. We compare them for your dates and explain the baggage and fare rules.
Which UK and Japan airports can I fly between?
Popular UK departures include London Heathrow, Manchester. In Japan, you can fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Tokyo Narita (NRT), Osaka Kansai (KIX). We can quote other airports too.
Can I fly into Tokyo Haneda and home from
Yes. An open-jaw ticket lets you fly into one city and home from another, so you don't have to travel back to where you started. Ask us and we'll price it for your dates.