Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is nine hours ahead of London, where London Gatwick Airport is located. Tokyo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from LGW to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tokyo
₹ 42,773 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo flight. A return plane ticket starts from ₹ 58,842. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LGW to Tokyo. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from LGW to Tokyo can help you secure the lowest rate.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your LGW to Tokyo flight at any of these well-located options:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo. March is the most popular month for a trip to Tokyo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to Tokyo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Sensho-ji and Tokyo Skytree are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among the biggest draws.