Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is nine hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LCY to NRT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LCY and NRT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $773. A return fare is currently $1,417. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LCY to NRT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from London City Airport to Narita International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LCY to NRT.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London City Airport, data shows 74.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London City Airport is about 11 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London City Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LCY:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Narita International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Tokyo in April.
When booking your flight from London City Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LCY to NRT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.