Flying from London to Haneda Airport (HND): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Haneda Airport (HND). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
13 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Haneda Airport flight.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Haneda Airport is located in Tokyo.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the most popular route. There are 33 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with JAL at 7:20pm. Opt for the first LHR to HND departure with JAL at 8:35am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to HND, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Haneda Airport (HND) operate out of this terminal.
At LHR, you'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from London to Haneda Airport, such as:
JAL is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to HND.
ANA is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to HND with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and HND include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Haneda Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Haneda Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and HND:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HND flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Haneda Airport (HND) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and HND are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Haneda Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Haneda Airport (HND)
If you have a late flight from London to Haneda Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HND:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times to explore Tokyo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Haneda Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Haneda Airport (HND)
296 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Haneda Airport. Return flights start from 440 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from London to HND, book your plane ticket 11 months before your departure date.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Haneda Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Haneda Airport (HND)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Haneda Airport (HND), while June is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a London to HND plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Haneda Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Haneda Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Nagoya will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Shizuoka is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.