Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Tokyo

Flight Information

You'll have to make at least one connection as you fly from Birmingham to Tokyo. Numerous airlines have cheap flights from Birmingham to Tokyo. Air France, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines are some of the larger ones that fly this route. You can also find cheap flights from Birmingham to Tokyo on ANA, SAS and airBerlin.

Some of the flights from Birmingham to Tokyo may make just one stop on the long journey. Air France flights typically stop in Paris; KLM flights will likely stop in Amsterdam, and Turkish Airlines will have you make a connection in Istanbul. There are many routes from Birmingham to Tokyo that require two stops. In this case, you may be stopping in Munich and Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Osaka, or Paris and Amsterdam. You can find flights from Birmingham to Tokyo each day of the week. Most of the flights either leave in the morning or later in the day for an overnight flight.

Before your trip from Birmingham to Tokyo, you can stock up on magazines, books, and snacks at Birmingham Airport (BHX). There are stores and restaurants in the terminal before and after the security checkpoint. Plan on getting to the airport three hours prior to departure for international flights. You'll need to have your passport ready to present to airline and customs agents.

Tokyo has two airports: Tokyo International Airport/Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT). HND is much closer to the centre of Tokyo. Its two main terminals are connected by a walkway, and there is a dedicated international terminal with several hotels right inside the airport. The Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail systems both travel to the airport.

NRT has three terminals, but the third is mainly used for smaller, budget airlines. After passing customs, you can take the Narita Express JR train to Tokyo Station. An average trip takes around 55 minutes. Airport Narita is another option for an express train. Its fare is cheaper, but it does make more stops. The trip takes about 80 minutes. You could also take a Keisei train, bus or taxi to your destination in Tokyo.

What to Expect When Arriving in Tokyo

There is an eight-hour time difference from Birmingham to Tokyo. You'll want to pick up some yen to have on hand for small purchases. There are exchange centers in the airports as well as in hotels and major department stores in the city. You may be able to get yen from ATMs in certain convenience stores that accept foreign cards.

Tokyo is one of the world's most expensive cities with prices being 30 to 40 percent higher than Birmingham. High-end stores and restaurants can be found in Shibuya, Harajuku and a number of other neighbourhoods downtown.

The Weather in Tokyo

High temperatures are around 30°C in the summer and around 10°C in the winter. The warmer months have their fair share of rain, so bring an umbrella or jacket.