Travelling from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Tokyo is nine hours ahead of London. Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to NRT.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NRT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and NRT:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to NRT flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) with one or more stops leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and NRT:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NRT:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport is R 7,613. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,192. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to NRT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). January is when most people travel to Tokyo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
When booking your London to NRT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from London to Tokyo Narita International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Your Tokyo trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Japan, head for Toyohashi, roughly 290 kilometres west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are among the biggest draws.