Cheap Flights to Tokyo

To find cheap flights to Tokyo, please see the links in the box on the right, where you will find specialist travel operators.

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and is the seat of the Japanese Government and home to the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese Imperial Family at the Imperial Palace. Tokyo is a densely populated city which will keep the visitor enthralled with plenty to see and do.

Things to Do In Tokyo

Just a few suggestions for things to do in Tokyo:

Tsukiji Fish Market - Located in central Tokyo, the Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, and makes for an interesting visit, the best time to go being between 5 am and 9 am when the market is at its busiest. You'll also find sushi restaurants where you can sample some of the freshest sushi that Tokyo has to offer.

Free City Observation Gallery - There are free observation galleries in each of the 243m tall towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku from which you'll get an excellent view of Tokyo City and Mount Fuji.

Visit the Imperial Palace Gardens - Book in advance to take a free guided tour of the gardens of the Imperial Palace.

Visit an Aquarium - Tokyo has a number of aquariums, including Tokyo Sea Life Park in the Kasai Rinkai Park and Shinagawa Aquarium in Shinagawa Kumin Park.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Nightlife - Tokyo has a vibrant nightlife, bars stay open late and even the wackiest of tastes are catered for. The Roppongi district is particularly friendly towards Westerners.

Visit the Zoo - Tokyo has a number of zoos, the most famous of which is the government-run Ueno Zoo, which is located in Ueno Park in Taito Ward, a large urban park that is also home to a small amusement park and a number of museums. Ueno Zoo opened in 1882 and is home to pandas, tigers, lions, giraffes and other zoo favourites.

Finding the Cheapest Flight to Tokyo

UK Airports to Fly to Tokyo from: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW)

Tokyo Airports:

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is the main international airport for Tokyo, and is located approximately 40 miles from from the city of Tokyo. The fastest train from the airport to Tokyo takes one hour.

Haneda Airport (HND) was formally known as Tokyo International Airport and is now mainly used for domestic flights.

Airlines for cheap flight tickets to Tokyo: Virgin Atlantic, KLM, British Airways, Air France, Alitalia, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Aeroflot and Malaysia Airlines