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

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 2:54 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 3:54 am.

The flight takes about 14h 39m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Tokyo to London takes 14h 39m, covering 5,938 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 Tokyo to London range from $970 to $1,637, with an average of $1,211 over the past 12 months. Anything below $970 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $1,211 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $594 round-trip via Zhengzhou (CGO), compared to $1,632 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$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 Tokyo to London flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, night flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $974 to $8,027. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tokyo to London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $643, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $8:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• 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 London area airports 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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Tokyo to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,148 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,381, a difference of $233.

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 Tokyo and London. 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 52m, compared with 16h 55m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 17h 03m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

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

Regular layovers on this route are made at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) for airlines like Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore. These locations provide rest stops for long flights, a chance to re-energize before continuing your journey.

Economy class passengers on Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airlines can bring one personal item, a carry-on bag with dimensions of 22 × 16 × 10 inches, and a maximum weight of 22 lbs. Business and first-class passengers are allowed to bring two 22 × 16 × 10 inches carry-on bags and one personal item, but their combined weight cannot exceed 22 lbs.

SkyTeam and Star Alliance are the two frequent flight alliances on this route. SkyTeam member Korean Air offers easy access to connecting flights.StarAlliance's member Austrian Airlines provides access to a huge airline network and a comfortable journey.

Qatar Airways is a sustainable airline you can fly with if you are environmentally conscious. The airline prioritizes recycling packaging materials, supporting charitable organizations, and donating to humanitarian causes. It also reduces carbon emissions by flying fuel-efficient aircraft.