Bustling urban street in Shinjuku, Tokyo showcasing Japanese culture and vibrant billboards. — flights from London to Tokyo
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Flights from London to Tokyo

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND) take about 12h 29m (9,592 km). All Nippon Airways and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $1170 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Tokyo

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Bustling urban street in Shinjuku, Tokyo showcasing Japanese culture and vibrant billboards. — arriving in Tokyo

Airport transfer

HND → Tokyo, booked before you fly

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Trains, buses and taxi faresHND to Tokyo: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Tokyo →88 drop-off points, from ¥270.00

Things to book in Tokyo

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Airlines flying London to Tokyo

Carriers on LHR–HND according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ All Nippon Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to Tokyo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $1170 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $431. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 15 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$125229 Oct 2026 · All Nippon Airways$487 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$124323 Nov 2026 · All Nippon Airways$450 · 3 stops18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$119328 Dec 2026 · All Nippon Airways$504 · 2 stops30 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$117017 Jan 2027 · All Nippon Airways$431 · 2 stops14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$160812 Feb 2027 · British Airways$591 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$210828 Mar 2027 · British Airways$598 · 2 stops31 Mar 2027 · British Airways
Apr 2027$131611 Apr 2027 · All Nippon Airways$443 · 2 stops11 Apr 2027
May 2027$126217 May 2027 · All Nippon Airways$487 · 2 stops17 May 2027
Jun 2027$12537 Jun 2027 · All Nippon Airways$466 · 2 stops15 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$149617 Jul 2027 · All Nippon Airways$649 · 2 stops17 Jul 2027
Sept 2027$169420 Sept 2027 · All Nippon Airways$568 · 1 stop20 Sept 2027

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Tokyo, any airport), USD, read 15 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Tokyo flights

How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 12h 29m, covering 9,592 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Tokyo by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 9,592 km (5,960 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Tokyo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–HND route include All Nippon Airways and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Tokyo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–HND was $1170 USD with All Nippon Airways (nonstop), departing 17 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Tokyo?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tokyo visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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