Travelling from London to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Narita International Airport (NRT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to NRT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NRT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Narita International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Narita International Airport, check out these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to NRT flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Narita International Airport (NRT) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and NRT:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Narita International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Narita International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, 310 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 478 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to NRT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Narita International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Narita International Airport (NRT). Plan your visit to Tokyo in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your London to NRT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Narita International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 Narita International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Station are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Japan, consider Shizuoka, roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine are among its highlights.