Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is 9 hours ahead of London, where London City Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from LCY to Tokyo, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LCY to Tokyo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from London City Airport to Tokyo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
The journey from central London to LCY takes around 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near LCY? If you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Tokyo
$784 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London City Airport to Tokyo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,514. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LCY to Tokyo. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your ticket from London City Airport to Tokyo.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from London City Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from London City Airport to Tokyo has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 58 minutes.
After your flight from LCY to Tokyo, settle in at a hotel close to NRT. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Tokyo. To skip the crowds, head to Tokyo in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Tokyo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from LCY to Tokyo sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
After locking in your flight from London City Airport to Tokyo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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