Flying from London International Airport (YXU) to Tokyo: what you need to know
London International Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from YXU to Tokyo. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Canada and plan to travel to Japan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from London International Airport to Tokyo.
YXU is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 53 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YXU? If you're catching an early flight from London International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Tokyo
C$608 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London International Airport to Tokyo. Return flights start at C$1,493. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YXU to Tokyo if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London International Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from London International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 58 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from YXU to Tokyo:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London International Airport to Tokyo while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Tokyo, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from London International Airport to Tokyo for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from YXU to Tokyo sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
After locking in your flight from London International Airport to Tokyo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Tokyo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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