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Cheap flights from London to Tokyo

Compare real-time fares from London (LON) to Tokyo (all airports, TYO), Japan. See the cheapest days on our price calendar, reserve now and pay later on many fares, and get real human support with no hidden fees.

Distance9,592 km
Typical non-stop timeabout 12h 29m
Time difference9 hours ahead
Currency in TokyoJapanese Yen (JPY)

Airports

Departing London

  • Heathrow (LHR) · 23 km from the centre
  • Gatwick (LGW) · 40 km from the centre
  • Stansted (STN) · 49 km from the centre
  • Luton (LTN) · 44 km from the centre
  • London City (LCY) · 13 km from the centre

Arriving Tokyo

  • Haneda (HND) · 19 km from the centre
  • Narita (NRT) · 67 km from the centre

Staying in Tokyo

Japan's capital, with neighbourhoods from historic Asakusa to Shibuya and Shinjuku.

Tokyo travel guideHotels in Tokyo

London to Tokyo: questions travellers ask

How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?

London and Tokyo are about 9,592 km apart. A non-stop flight typically takes around 12h 29m; trips with a connection take longer depending on the stopover. TripSavo shows the exact time for every option before you book.

Which airports serve Tokyo?

Tokyo has several airports: Haneda (HND), about 19 km from the city centre; Narita (NRT), about 67 km from the city centre. Searching Tokyo (TYO) on TripSavo shows flights to all of them.

What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London today. Where daylight saving applies, the difference can change during the year; flight times on TripSavo are always shown in local time.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Tokyo?

Yes, you need a passport valid for the whole trip, and many countries ask for at least six months' validity. Visa and transit rules for Japan, and for any country you connect through, depend on your nationality, so check with the embassy or official immigration website before you book.

How can I find a cheaper flight from London to Tokyo?

Fares change with demand. Use TripSavo's price calendar to compare days, choose flexible dates (±1 or ±3 days) to see cheaper nearby days, and save a search to check it again later. On many fares you can also reserve now and pay later while you decide.

Which currency do I pay in?

You can pay for flights in US dollars (USD) or naira (NGN): choose the currency at checkout. Hotel stays and Pay Small Small plans are paid in naira. Payments go securely through Paystack, by card, or by bank transfer or USSD for naira. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the amount and may add its own fee.

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