Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from MAN to Tokyo.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to plan a flight from MAN to Tokyo that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can enter Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your flight tickets from Manchester Airport to Tokyo, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester, MAN can be reached in about 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tokyo
C$635 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Tokyo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,167. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MAN to Tokyo, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Tokyo.
Getting a cheap ticket from MAN to Tokyo is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Tokyo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
As soon as your flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
There are some great places to rest your head close to NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from MAN to Tokyo at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo. June is the busiest month for a trip to Tokyo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from MAN to Tokyo in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Complete your Tokyo trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Tokyo and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Tokyo.