Flights to Tokyo

A flight to Tokyo takes approximately 13 hours and 50 minutes from London.

April is a very popular time to visit Japan thanks to the cherry blossom that blooms across the country. Consider travelling outside of this period to find the best deals on flights and accommodation. The autumn months of October and November, when the temperature cools and the leaves turn red, are a wonderful time to travel..

There are plenty of ways to save some yen on accommodation and eating out in Tokyo.

Capsule hotels, which offer bed-sized spaces with communal facilities, can significantly reduce the cost of an overnight stay. Not only are they great value, but these futuristic lodgings are a unique Japanese experience in themselves. Street food and traditional bento boxes are great for cheap, tasty food on-the-go.

Most Shinto shrines are free to enter, along with parks and city gardens.

If you plan to travel around the country, a JR Pass offers unlimited rides on all Japan Rail trains across Japan and is a great way to explore the country on a budget.

Haneda International Airport is the airport closest to Tokyo’s city centre, with a taxi around 30 minutes away and the monorail and Keikyu train both taking approximately 15 minutes.

Once in the city, the Tokyo Metro system offers an efficient, safe and cost-effective way to travel around, while water buses connect the mainland with Tokyo Bay. The Shinkansen, more commonly known as the Bullet train, has lines running across the country and is the fastest way to travel between major cities.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of Tokyo and see more of what the surrounding area has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Japan’s capital is a place that brings the future well and truly into the present.

The Borderless digital art museum in Azabudai Hills offers an immersive experience like no other, while the otherworldly Koukokuji Buddhist Temple is home to thousands of mesmerising LED Buddhas. But go further than Tokyo’s walls and you can glimpse a traditional way of life that still exists in the country’s small towns and villages.

Spend an evening at a countryside minshuku, a traditional Japanese bed–and–breakfast, or catch a ferry to Itsukushima Island. The home of the 12th-century Itsukushima shrine is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, built over the water.

Less than an hour from Tokyo is Mount Takao, a sacred site with hiking trails and majestic views of Mount Fuji.

Tokyo has a varied climate, with warm springs and hot, humid summers. Temperatures in the summer months can reach up to 40°C, particularly during the rainy seasons in September and June. January is the coldest month of the year, with average temperatures of around 2 - 10°C.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you’re travelling on a British citizen passport to Japan for 90 days or less you will get a visa in your passport on arrival, and you do not need to apply before you travel. If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more information, check your visa requirements and apply by visiting the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way. 

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