Flying from Tokyo to London International Airport (YXU): What you need to know
London International Airport is located in London. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to YXU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Whether you'd like to discover a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to YXU.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tokyo to London International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
73% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to London International Airport. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one of the main options between Tokyo Narita International Airport and YXU.
On public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Tokyo to YXU flight? Check in to a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About London International Airport (YXU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to London International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YXU instead:
Pick up a London International Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Avis and National are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Tokyo to London International Airport flight.
Getting from London International Airport (YXU) to central London
The centre of London is about 10 kilometres from London International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to London International Airport (YXU)
$1,152 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to London International Airport. Return flights start from $2,331. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to YXU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Tokyo to London International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Tokyo to London International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to London International Airport (YXU)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from Tokyo to London International Airport (YXU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to YXU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to London International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to London International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in London when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Forks of the Thames River followed by Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Mississauga is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 137 kilometres northeast of London. No trip is complete without visiting Lake Ontario, Lake Aquitaine Trail and Mississauga Valley Park.