Travelling from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) leaving from here.
Hop on a direct London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is located in Tokyo.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), with 33 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to HND is the 8:35am JAL service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 7:20pm with JAL.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HND. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are available from here.
At LHR, there's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, such as:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with J-Air between LHR and HND.
British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 89.57% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to HND with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and HND include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to HND flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and HND include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
About Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
If you have a late flight from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 19 kilometres from Tokyo Haneda International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
At the moment, Rs103,755 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs165,708. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from London to HND by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to HND.
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The best time to fly from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), while March is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a London to HND plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji are leading attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've seen Tokyo. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
Toyohashi is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 241 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari.