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

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 10:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:27 am.

The flight takes about 13h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo takes 13h 47m, covering 5,947 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo range from $975 to $1,710, with an average of $1,297 over the past 12 months. Anything below $975 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $1,297 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $799 round-trip via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared to $1,645 for nonstop.

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

• Japan Airlines: 93% on time
• ANA: 90% on time
• British Airways: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 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 London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,031, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Morning 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 London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

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

• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,253 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,428, a difference of $175.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• British Airways
• Japan Airlines
• ANA

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 53m, compared with 17h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 36m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Japan Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• 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:

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

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

From HND Airport you can catch the Keikyu Line and the Tokyo Monorail Line into the city. There are also buses from HND directly into Tokyo for roughly ¥630 to ¥2000 (between £4.15 and £13). If travelling from NRT Airport, you can get the Narita Express (NEX) that travels directly into Tokyo for about ¥3,070 (£20) in approximately 50min.

HND Airport is closest to Tokyo Disney Resort, which is about 13 miles away and a 20min to 40min drive. You can catch a bus from the airport that will take you to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the resort hotels. If you are getting to Tokyo Disney Resort from NRT Airport, you can catch one of the dedicated buses that leave Terminal 1, 2 and 3 approximately every 20min.

At NRT Airport you’ll find free wheelchairs and electric walkers that are available to hire from the information counters. There are also tactile information plates if you are hard of sight, as well as several multipurpose bathrooms throughout the airport. At HND Airport, you can hire wheelchairs from any information counter and there are also “Care-Fitter" staff who can help you through the airport.

The Nine Hours Narita Airport capsule hotel is open 24h a day. It is located in Terminal 2 near the multi-storey car park. It will cost you around ¥5500 (£36.20) for a night. If you aren’t staying the night then you can still book it for 1h to use the shower for approximately ¥1000 (£6.60).