Flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located in Liverpool. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is nine hours ahead of Liverpool.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LPL to Tokyo flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LPL to Tokyo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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LPL is around 13 kilometres from central Liverpool. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near LPL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
When it comes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport's on-time performance, 74.3% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo flight is R 7,975. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,822. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from LPL to Tokyo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Landing cheap tickets from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across every month and pick up a sweet deal.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Grab a Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from LPL to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
There are some great places ready to welcome you near NRT. Unwind and get cosy after your LPL to Tokyo flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Narita International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and set off in the blink of an eye.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Tokyo in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPL to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among its highlights.