What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to Japan?

China Eastern, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to Japan

Which airlines fly to Japan?

China Eastern, Air China and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Japan from London Gatwick Airport according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Japan. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Japan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?

Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?

As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to Japan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£298 Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan in 2026/27

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10:30 - 19:20LGW London Gatwick-OKA Okinawa Naha

23h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hong Kong Intl

11:55 - 06:30OKA Okinawa Naha-LGW London Gatwick

27h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£542Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:30 - 22:45LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

27h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hong Kong Intl

06:35 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

32h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£554Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

10:30 - 00:45LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hong Kong Intl

06:35 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

32h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£554Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

17:00 - 20:55LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

18h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:55 - 14:00NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

36h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£557China Eastern

Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

10:40 - 13:40LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

18h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

19:30 - 07:10NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£557Air China

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar

17:00 - 12:00LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

34h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

16:55 - 06:30NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

22h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£558China Eastern

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

10:40 - 18:10LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

22h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

19:30 - 07:10NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£560Air China

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

10:40 - 13:40LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

18h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

20:10 - 07:00NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

18h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£560Air China

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 13 Apr

09:50 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:05 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

24h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£562China Southern

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:50 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

15:05 - 06:40HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

24h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£563China Southern

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

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09:50 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:45 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

28h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£582China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

09:50 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:45 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

28h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£585China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

09:50 - 13:35LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:45 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

28h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£585China Southern

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

10:30 - 00:45LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hong Kong Intl

06:35 - 06:30HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

32h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£642Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

08:40 - 22:55LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

29h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

00:25 - 05:55HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

38h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£657Qatar Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

08:40 - 11:55LGW London Gatwick-NRT Tokyo Narita

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:55 - 05:55NRT Tokyo Narita-LGW London Gatwick

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£659Qatar Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

10:30 - 12:30LGW London Gatwick-CTS Sapporo Chitose

17h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:30 - 14:00CTS Sapporo Chitose-LGW London Gatwick

33h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£723China Eastern

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

10:30 - 12:30LGW London Gatwick-CTS Sapporo Chitose

17h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:30 - 14:00CTS Sapporo Chitose-LGW London Gatwick

33h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£735China Eastern

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

11:35 - 14:25LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

17h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

21:00 - 07:10HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

43h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,001Air China

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:40 - 21:30LGW London Gatwick-HND Tokyo Haneda

25h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Capital

14:20 - 07:10HND Tokyo Haneda-LGW London Gatwick

25h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,409Air China

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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China Eastern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan

Our best China Eastern deals on London Gatwick Airport to Japan flight tickets

China Eastern

2 Dec

LGW17:00London Gatwick

18h 55m

1 stop

NRT20:55Tokyo Narita

10 Dec

NRT10:55Tokyo Narita

36h 05m

1 stop

LGW14:00London Gatwick

£557

China Eastern

2 Dec

LGW17:00London Gatwick

34h 00m

1 stop

NRT12:00Tokyo Narita

9 Dec

NRT16:55Tokyo Narita

22h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£558

China Eastern

30 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

25h 25m

1 stop

NRT20:55Tokyo Narita

16 Dec

NRT16:55Tokyo Narita

22h 35m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£561

Air France flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan

Our best Air France deals on London Gatwick Airport to Japan flight tickets

Air France

11 Jan

LGW16:45London Gatwick

41h 10m

2 stops

KMI18:55Miyazaki

20 Jan

KMI20:00Miyazaki

46h 00m

2 stops

LGW09:00London Gatwick

£902

Air France

9 Nov

LGW16:45London Gatwick

33h 25m

2 stops

FUK11:10Fukuoka

16 Nov

FUK10:00Fukuoka

38h 45m

2 stops

LGW15:45London Gatwick

£1,828

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LGW London Gatwick - OKA Okinawa Naha

LGWOKA

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

10:30-19:20

2 stops23h 50m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 2/12

11:55-06:30

2 stops27h 35m

£542

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LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

10:30-22:45

2 stops27h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 16/12

06:35-06:30

2 stops32h 55m

£554

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

10:30-00:45

2 stops29h 15m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 14/12

06:35-06:30

2 stops32h 55m

£554

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

17:00-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 10/12

10:55-14:00

1 stop36h 05m

£557

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 1/3

10:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 25/3

19:30-07:10

1 stop20h 40m

£557

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

17:00-12:00

1 stop34h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/12

16:55-06:30

1 stop22h 35m

£558

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Mon 22/2

10:40-18:10

1 stop22h 30m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 8/3

19:30-07:10

1 stop20h 40m

£560

Fastest return journey

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - NRT Tokyo Narita

LGWNRT

London Gatwick

Tue 24/11

10:40-13:40

1 stop18h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 13/4

20:10-07:00

1 stop18h 50m

£560

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Thu 26/11

09:50-13:35

1 stop18h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/12

15:05-06:30

1 stop24h 25m

£562

LondonTokyo

LGW London Gatwick - HND Tokyo Haneda

LGWHND

London Gatwick

Fri 4/12

09:50-13:35

1 stop18h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 15/12

15:05-06:40

1 stop24h 35m

£563

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Japan

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Japan?

The cheapest month to fly to Japan from London Gatwick Airport is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £431, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Japan in January, then you should wait until June to fly from London Gatwick Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £536.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Japan from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Japan for around £676 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Japan from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £388 on momondo.

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Best price found	£298
Fastest flight time	16h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Japan from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £298. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Japan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £542.

The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Japan takes 16h 00m

There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan. There are no popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to Japan.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Gatwick Airport to Japan

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?
Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Japan.
How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Japan?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to Japan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Japan?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Japan may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Japan. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Japan

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Japan with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Eastern	PriceFrom £366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 247 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	PriceFrom £428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 167 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 184 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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