Travelling from London to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Asahikawa is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Asahikawa Airport is located in Asahikawa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to AKJ. 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.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to AKJ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Haneda Airport (HND) is one option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Asahikawa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to AKJ flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Asahikawa Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Have a late flight from London to Asahikawa Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near AKJ and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up an Asahikawa Airport rental car and explore Asahikawa and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Nissan Rent a Car and Rakuten are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Asahikawa Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find AKJ at Higashi 2 Sen, 16 Go9 8, Higashikagura.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Asahikawa Airport is R 8,171. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to AKJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Asahikawa Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Visit Asahikawa in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Asahikawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your London to AKJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -15ºC (5ºF) and -3ºC (27ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Asahikawa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Asahikawa
Start your Asahikawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Asahikawa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Asahikawa when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Mount Asahi followed by Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Asahikawa, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 113 kilometres south-west to Sapporo to tick off its leading attractions. From Fushimi Inari Shrine to Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Hakodate is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa. No journey is complete without a visit to Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower.
