Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is nine hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Your LGW to NRT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LGW and NRT include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
313 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Return flights start at 447 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to NRT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to NRT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and find adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tokyo in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to NRT in February. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.