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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo to London:

• Earliest: departs at 01:00 and lands at 15:43
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 03:58.

The flight takes about 14h 43m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Tokyo to London takes 14h 43m, covering 15,379 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Tokyo to London range from $1,393 to $2,361, with an average of $1,737 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,393 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $1,737 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $777 return via Zhengzhou (CGO), compared with $2,375 for direct.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Japan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tokyo to London flights are:

• ANA: 92% on time
• Japan Airlines: 91% on time
• British Airways: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $142–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to London flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Tokyo to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $782, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $55:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $56:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $56:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $55:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $59:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Tokyo to London may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo to London route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Tokyo to London most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Tokyo to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,659 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,919, a difference of $260.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Tokyo and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Japan Airlines
• British Airways
• ANA

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 50m, compared to 17h 07m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 17h 12m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

London is 9 hours behind Tokyo (British Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tokyo to London flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

To upgrade your flights on the cheap and fly Business Class, check out flights with Singapore Airlines from Tokyo Narita Airport via Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to London Heathrow Airport. Singapore Airlines are renowned for having excellent Business Class services with Standard and Flexi options available.

For the shortest stopovers on this route, you can fly with British Airways or Japan Airlines from Tokyo Haneda Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Helsinki Airport (HEL), British Airways also have a flight to Heathrow via Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA), while KLM fly from Tokyo Narita Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY). All of these stopovers last under three hours.

If you're travelling with your pet, book with reputable airlines such as British Airways and KLM. These airlines have established themselves as top choices by delivering attentive and professional services to both passengers and their pets. They prioritise the well-being and safety of pets, whether they are travelling in the cabin or in the hold, ensuring a positive travel experience for all.

If you're searching for flights that help cut your CO2 emissions when travelling from Tokyo to London, consider the flight options offered by Japan Airlines from Tokyo Haneda Airport to London Heathrow Airport, this flight is direct and can cut carbon emissions by 57%. Alternatively, KLM can reduce emissions by 61% with their one stopover flight from Tokyo Narita Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.