Travelling from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ), you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Niigata Airport is located in Niigata. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to KIJ. 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.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to KIJ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Niigata Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KIJ flight:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Niigata Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Get off your flight from London to Niigata Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option a short journey from KIJ, make your way to Hotel Nikko Niigata.
Pick up a Niigata Airport rental car and explore Niigata and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Orix and NIPPON Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your London to Niigata Airport flight.
KIJ is located at 2350 Matsuhamacho.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Right now, Rs220,879 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Niigata Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs260,216. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to KIJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Niigata Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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 notify you when a better deal is available on flight tickets from London to KIJ.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Niigata Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Niigata Airport (KIJ). June is the most popular month to visit Niigata. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Niigata is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 34ºC. Book your London to KIJ flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Niigata Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 7ºC.
More about Niigata
Once you've booked your flight from London to Niigata Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Niigata:
Suwa Shrine and Science Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Niigata itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Shiokawa Sake Brewery.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Niigata. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 and Minato Mirai 21.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Japan, head for Kawasaki, roughly 274 kilometres south of Niigata. Cherry Blossom Trees of Asao River, Tofuku-ji Temple and Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine are the start of reasons to visit.
