Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo from £281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — TYO
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Tokyo are usually found in January or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£281

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£997
16/1-26/1
  • 16/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Tokyo
5/12
  • 5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Wed 26/1106:05EDI - HND
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1217:10HND - EDI
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£541
Sat 22/1117:55EDI - HND
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1215:40HND - EDI
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£552
Mon 1/1206:05EDI - HND
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1217:10HND - EDI
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10£575
Wed 26/1106:05EDI - NRT
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1215:00NRT - EDI
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£576
Thu 27/1106:15EDI - NRT
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1210:55NRT - EDI
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£578
Mon 1/1206:05EDI - HND
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1217:10HND - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£585
Mon 1/1206:05EDI - NRT
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:55NRT - EDI
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£585
Sat 22/1106:15EDI - NRT
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1210:55NRT - EDI
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£587
Sat 29/1106:15EDI - HND
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1217:10HND - EDI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£591
Sat 29/1106:15EDI - NRT
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:25NRT - EDI
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£596
Mon 1/1206:30EDI - NRT
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1215:15NRT - EDI
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10£618
Fri 28/1106:00EDI - NRT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1215:15NRT - EDI
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£628

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - HND

EDIHND

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/11

17:55-20:00

2 stops41h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/12

15:40-07:35

2 stops48h 55m

£552

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - NRT

EDINRT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

06:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 5/12

15:15-11:15

2 stops29h 00m

£618

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - HND

EDIHND

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

06:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 5/12

12:35-12:20

1 stop32h 45m

£742

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - NRT

EDINRT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

13:30-12:50

2 stops38h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 6/12

10:55-10:40

2 stops32h 45m

£745

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - NRT

EDINRT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/12

05:45-21:30

3 stops30h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 15/1

16:55-11:45

2 stops27h 50m

£799

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - HND

EDIHND

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

05:45-01:05

3 stops34h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 6/12

08:40-23:00

2 stops23h 20m

£804

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - HND

EDIHND

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

06:00-09:15

2 stops18h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 20/12

12:35-23:15

1 stop19h 40m

£807

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - NRT

EDINRT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

13:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 15/1

08:55-20:00

3 stops44h 05m

£814

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - HND

EDIHND

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/12

05:45-21:30

3 stops30h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 14/1

01:55-22:50

3 stops29h 55m

£816

EdinburghTokyo

EDI - NRT

EDINRT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

08:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 20/12

12:10-18:55

1 stop39h 45m

£831

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo (average of £515). Flying from Edinburgh to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Edinburgh to Tokyo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £543.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andChina Eastern from Edinburgh to Tokyo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Tokyo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo. On average, Turnhouse has 0 outbound flights to Tokyo per day from 5 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Tokyo in 19h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa or China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Tokyo is about 5750 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Tokyo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Tokyo is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £612 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and KLM, starting at £748 and £761 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Tokyo for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Tokyo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo (average of £515). Flying from Edinburgh to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China EasternCheapest£612Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£761Average£984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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