Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo from £263

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — TYO
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Tokyo are usually found in November or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£539

One-way from

£263

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£998
28/10-8/11
  • 28/10-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 05m total
  • London to Tokyo
Air China
  • Air China
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 50m total
  • London to Tokyo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Wed 3/911:35LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 10/915:00NRT - LGW
2 stops23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£539
Thu 18/911:35LGW - NRT
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 15/1015:00NRT - LGW
2 stops23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£540
Sun 9/1117:00LGW - HND
1 stop18h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 12/1114:30HND - LGW
1 stop25h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£540
Thu 4/1210:30LGW - HND
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 18/1217:10HND - LGW
1 stop22h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£541
Wed 17/911:35LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1007:25NRT - LGW
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£542
Mon 10/1110:30LGW - HND
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:35HND - LGW
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£542
Fri 19/912:00LGW - NRT
1 stop17h 30mChina Southern
Fri 3/1014:20NRT - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/8£543
Sun 5/1012:35LGW - NRT
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Sun 19/1015:15NRT - LGW
1 stop23h 20mAir China
Deal found 23/8£543
Mon 1/1217:00LGW - HND
1 stop16h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 15/1220:15HND - LGW
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/8£543
Wed 5/1110:30LGW - NRT
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1114:20NRT - LGW
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£544
Sun 14/919:00LGW - HND
1 stop34h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 4/1013:30HND - LGW
1 stop34h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/8£544
Thu 18/918:00LGW - HND
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 5/1017:10HND - LGW
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/8£545

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Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Tokyo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

10:30-18:40

1 stop23h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 21/11

14:20-17:20

1 stop36h 00m

£544

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

19:00-13:30

1 stop34h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Sat 4/10

13:30-16:00

1 stop34h 30m

£544

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

11:35-22:55

2 stops27h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 10/9

02:30-06:30

2 stops36h 00m

£546

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

21:30-13:15

1 stop31h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 23/10

14:35-07:10

1 stop24h 35m

£546

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

17:00-04:45

2 stops26h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 13/11

06:35-06:30

2 stops32h 55m

£546

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 5/10

12:35-13:40

1 stop17h 05m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 19/10

15:15-06:35

1 stop23h 20m

£547

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sun 7/9

11:35-12:50

1 stop17h 15m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 20/9

15:00-16:00

2 stops33h 00m

£549

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Thu 4/9

11:35-19:45

2 stops24h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 9/9

08:00-06:30

2 stops30h 30m

£549

LondonTokyo

LGW - HND

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

12:35-05:00

2 stops32h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 21/9

06:35-06:35

2 stops32h 00m

£549

LondonTokyo

LGW - NRT

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Sat 8/11

17:00-11:25

1 stop33h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 23/11

14:25-06:30

2 stops25h 05m

£554

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Tokyo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,180). 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 LGW to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 25 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

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

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £528.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

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

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

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 25 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, China Southern, andTurkish Airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo in 17h 05m. Fly via China Eastern, China Southern, or Air China to get the fastest option. There are 5968 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Tokyo. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo round-trip?

    China Southern, at £371, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Eastern and Air China. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,180). 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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