Travelling from London to Okayama Airport (OKJ): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Okayama Airport (OKJ). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Okayama is nine hours ahead of London. Okayama Airport is located in Okayama, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to OKJ.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from London to OKJ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Okayama Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Okayama Airport with a stop at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and OKJ, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to OKJ flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Okayama Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Okayama Airport (OKJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Okayama Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OKJ instead:
OKJ is located at Nichioji 県道61号線, Kita Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Currently, 408 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Okayama Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 845 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to OKJ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Okayama Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Okayama Airport (OKJ). June is the most popular month to visit Okayama. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Okayama is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your London to OKJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Okayama Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Okayama
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Okayama right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Okayama Airport:
Itsukushima Shrine and Kiyomizudera are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Okayama itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Kotohira Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
Okayama has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres east of Okayama, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 290 kilometres east of Okayama. Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine are key reasons to visit.