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Flights to Tokyo: airports, prices and best time to visit
Tokyo is easier to plan when you compare Haneda and Narita alongside the flight itself. An arrival that connects well with your hotel transport can be more useful than a small saving on a long journey.
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MAKE THE JOURNEY COUNT
Compare UK flights to Tokyo
Times below are published examples, not calculated route averages. Connecting journey times include the stop. Services and schedules can change; confirm your exact dates with the airline.
| Route | Airline example | Journey time | Price information |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | British AirwaysLHR → HND · nonstop | 13h 50mAirline guide estimate | Compare dates for a quote |
| Manchester → Tokyo | EmiratesMAN → HND · via Dubai | 24h 10mPublished connecting example | Compare dates for a quote |
| Birmingham → Tokyo | EmiratesBHX → HND · via Dubai | 23h 45mPublished connecting example | Compare dates for a quote |
| Edinburgh → Tokyo | EmiratesEDI → HND · via Dubai | 27h 50mPublished connecting example | Compare dates for a quote |
COMPARE THE WHOLE COST
Flight prices to Tokyo
Cherry-blossom travel needs flexibility: the bloom does not follow fixed dates. Compare several departure weeks and the total cost of both flight and stay before fixing a short seasonal visit.
We do not yet have a comparable fare sample for a reliable average. Request a quote for your dates, cabin and baggage needs; a single advertised low fare would not tell you the average cost.
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THE RIGHT ARRIVAL
Choose your airports
Tokyo airports
Haneda and Narita both serve Tokyo but have different locations and transport links. Check the final train or bus for your accommodation when comparing late arrivals.
Tokyo Narita
Allow for the longer approach to Tokyo and select the rail or coach service for your final district.
Airport transport information ↗PICK YOUR SEASON
Best time to visit Tokyo
Choose a season around the trip you want. These are editorial planning windows informed by climate and visitor guidance; festivals and school holidays can change demand within each window.
Winter / quieter outside New Year
Cold days make a city-and-museum itinerary practical, but New Year has its own closures and travel patterns.
Why go: A different perspective on temples and urban neighbourhoods.
Consider: Warm layers and shorter daylight are part of the trade-off.
Popular spring season
Cherry blossom and spring holidays make this a sought-after window, though bloom timing varies.
Why go: Parks and walking routes are a major draw.
Consider: Avoid treating blossom dates as guaranteed.
Hot and humid summer
Rainy-season conditions give way to summer heat, with festivals adding reasons to visit.
Why go: Seasonal events can anchor an evening itinerary.
Consider: Heat and humidity make all-day walking tiring.
Popular autumn season
Autumn offers a transition towards cooler sightseeing weather and seasonal foliage.
Why go: Good for walking with an indoor fallback.
Consider: September can remain warm and weather disruptions are possible.
| Month | Mean temperature | Precipitation | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2°C | 66 mm | 48% |
| February | 3.4°C | 67 mm | 57% |
| March | 6.9°C | 115 mm | 61% |
| April | 12°C | 129 mm | 64% |
| May | 17°C | 142 mm | 70% |
| June | 20.8°C | 181 mm | 81% |
| July | 24.7°C | 180 mm | 76% |
| August | 25.8°C | 155 mm | 65% |
| September | 22.1°C | 215 mm | 71% |
| October | 16.1°C | 222 mm | 68% |
| November | 10.4°C | 97 mm | 57% |
| December | 4.8°C | 69 mm | 47% |
Modelled regional averages from NASA POWER, not a forecast or station measurement. Monthly precipitation is the mean daily rate multiplied by average month length across 2001–2025; it includes rain and snow water equivalent. Cloud cover does not measure sunshine hours.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Plan your flight to Tokyo.
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Sources and research notes (6)
- British Airways route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published London service and approximate journey time. This is a researched example, not a route-wide average or current availability.
- GO TOKYO · checked 2026-11-05
Official visitor guidance on weather and seasonality; our planning windows are editorial interpretations, not measured crowd rankings.
- Emirates route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published itinerary example. Connecting durations include a layover; this is not a route-wide average or an exhaustive list of airlines.
- Emirates route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published itinerary example. Connecting durations include a layover; this is not a route-wide average or an exhaustive list of airlines.
- Emirates route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published itinerary example. Connecting durations include a layover; this is not a route-wide average or an exhaustive list of airlines.
- Emirates route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published itinerary example. Connecting durations include a layover; this is not a route-wide average or an exhaustive list of airlines.