Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your LGW to HND flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and HND:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight is Rs112,635. A return fare is currently Rs187,418. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to HND. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Grab a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to HND sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.