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).

Also covers LHR–NRT.

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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: Nov 2026, from $1173 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $393. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$121331 Oct 2026 · All Nippon Airways$483 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$117321 Nov 2026 · All Nippon Airways$452 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$11784 Dec 2026 · All Nippon Airways$393 · 2 stops4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$119511 Jan 2027 · All Nippon Airways$444 · 2 stops11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$141819 Feb 2027 · All Nippon Airways$441 · 2 stops19 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$13856 Mar 2027 · All Nippon Airways$451 · 2 stops8 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$127011 Apr 2027 · All Nippon Airways$509 · 3 stops11 Apr 2027
May 2027$130914 May 2027 · All Nippon Airways$553 · 1 stop14 May 2027
Jun 2027$13486 Jun 2027 · All Nippon Airways$530 · 2 stops6 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$151517 Jul 2027 · All Nippon Airways$726 · 1 stop17 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $393 in December 2026, against $452 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 10 of 10 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Tokyo, any airport), USD, read 22 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.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $393 one-way, against $726 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Tokyo?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $479 with 2 stops against $1170 nonstop, a saving of $691. Nonstop saves the connection time.
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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