Flying from London to Nagoya: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Nagoya, you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hop off the plane at Nagoya's major arrival point, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).
Nagoya is nine hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your London to Nagoya flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nagoya
To pick up cheap London to Nagoya flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Nagoya across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing London to Nagoya flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Nagoya or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about adding a stop at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). It's a popular stopover on a London to Nagoya flight leaving London Gatwick Airport. Use a long layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a short break to grab a coffee at an airport cafe.
LGW is about 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Nagoya? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a ticket from London to Nagoya stopping at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Nagoya flight:
Flights departing from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Nagoya
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
The distance from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to central Nagoya is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Nagoya. Book one of these accommodation options near NGO instead:
Grab a Chubu Centrair International Airport rental car and discover Nagoya and beyond with your own wheels. Times, TravelCar and E-drive are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chubu Centrair International Airport about four weeks in advance of your London to Nagoya flight.
NGO is situated at 1丁目 県道522号線, Tokoname.
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
After your flight from London to Nagoya has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Nagoya is roughly 8 kilometres from Nagoya Airport (NKM).
Rakuten, Toyota Rent A Car and バジェットレンタカー make picking up a Nagoya Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from NKM as soon as you know your dates.
Nagoya Airport can be found at Hayashizaki 県道448号線, Toyoba, Toyoyama.
Best time to go to Nagoya
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Nagoya. To skip the crowds, visit Nagoya in February.
Before locking in your London to Nagoya tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Nagoya, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Nagoya in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Nagoya
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Nagoya right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Nagoya:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are top sights which should be on any well-planned Nagoya itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres east of Nagoya, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another side of Japan, consider Osaka, roughly 137 kilometres south-west of Nagoya. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are key reasons to visit.