Travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is nine hours ahead of Leeds, where Leeds Bradford Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LBA to Tokyo flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from LBA to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
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The journey from central Leeds to LBA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kms (6 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LBA:
Of all flights departing from Leeds Bradford Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Tokyo
£335 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £636. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LBA to Tokyo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to HND if you have a late flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from LBA to Tokyo.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is around 56 kms (35 miles) from the centre of Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take about 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRT. Kick back and get cosy after your LBA to Tokyo flight at any of these well-located options:
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo. March is the busiest month to travel to Tokyo. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Book your Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LBA to Tokyo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Sensho-ji and Tokyo Skytree are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kms (250 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.