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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo

November is the quietest month on this route, which means lower fares if you can travel then. There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Tokyo, so every journey requires at least one connection through a hub airport. You will need to choose between airlines that link through Europe or those connecting via the Middle East depending on your schedule.

Cheapest monthFebruary
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance9,237 km
Direct flight time *11 h 43 min
Updated 26 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Turkish AirlinesTurkish AirlinesTKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.714 Jan 2027from $1,036Search 14 Jan 2027
EmiratesEmiratesEKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.714 Jan 2027from $1,159Search 14 Jan 2027
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.314 Jan 2027from $1,280Search 14 Jan 2027
Air FranceAir FranceAFwith a stop★★★★★ 4.228 Jan 2027from $1,319Search 28 Jan 2027
AustrianAustrianOSwith a stop★★★★★ 4.33 Jun 2027from $1,342Search 3 Jun 2027
Aer LingusAer LingusEIwith a stop—25 Jan 2027from $1,386Search 25 Jan 2027
Lufthansa City AirlinesLufthansa City AirlinesVLwith a stop—26 Dec 2026from $1,412Search 26 Dec 2026
LufthansaLufthansaLHwith a stop★★★★★ 4.414 Jan 2027from $1,443Search 14 Jan 2027
FinnairFinnairAYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.414 Jan 2027from $1,523Search 14 Jan 2027
British AirwaysBritish AirwaysBAwith a stop—9 Dec 2026from $1,605Search 9 Dec 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: February — from $769.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $1,04226 Oct 2026
November 2026from $1,03623 Nov 2026
December 2026from $1,0379 Dec 2026
January 2027from $1,03614 Jan 2027
February 2027from $7691 Feb 2027
March 2027from $2,06919 Mar 2027
April 2027from $1,35915 Apr 2027
May 2027from $1,1685 May 2027
June 2027from $4,21616 Jun 2027
July 2027from $1,42526 Jul 2027
August 2027from $1,09920 Aug 2027
September 2027from $1,63816 Sept 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
EdinburghEdinburgh EDI11 km
TokyoTokyo Intl (Haneda) HND17 km
TokyoNarita Intl NRT63 km

Route on the map

EdinburghTokyo9,237 km
Edinburgh – Tokyo: 9,237 km in a straight line; Japan is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

The holiday period around Christmas and January typically carries higher prices for this route. Summer months also tend toward the expensive end of the range, while November stands out as the cheapest time to fly. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend travel. Booking several weeks ahead often yields better rates compared to last-minute purchases.

Airlines and what to expect

Full-service carriers like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, and Lufthansa include checked baggage in their fares. Budget-conscious travelers should verify what extras appear on each ticket since policies differ widely. Hainan Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian, and Lufthansa City Airlines also serve this route with varying fare structures.

Arriving — Tokyo

Tokyo offers two airports for incoming flights: Haneda sits closer to the city centre while Narita is located farther out in Chiba Prefecture. Both airports provide train services into central Tokyo, though the journey from Narita takes significantly longer. Buses and taxis are available at both locations for reaching your accommodation.

Before you go: Japan

Currency
JPY (円)
Power sockets
Type A, B · 100 V
Language
Japanese
Emergency number
110, 118, 119
Calling code
+81
Internet domain
.jp
Population of Tokyo
14.3 M (2022)
Time zone
UTC+09 (Asia/Tokyo)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Check which airline operates each segment if you book separate tickets rather than one through ticket.
  • Review baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge extra for checked luggage.
  • Verify passport validity meets Japan entry requirements before purchasing your flight.
  • Confirm Edinburgh is your departure airport as the city has only one commercial airport.

Frequently asked questions

Edinburgh – Tokyo: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for February 2027 — $769. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Edinburgh – Tokyo: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Turkish Airlines, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Austrian, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, British Airways.

Edinburgh – Tokyo: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Tokyo?

The distance is about 9,237 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 11 h 43 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Edinburgh – Tokyo?

Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Tokyo: Tokyo Intl (Haneda) (HND), Narita Intl (NRT).

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 9 h ahead of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonRyanair UKdirect19 Nov 2026from $20
AntalyaEasyjetdirect14 Nov 2026from $43
PragueRyanairdirect27 Oct 2026from $55
KrakowRyanairdirect19 Nov 2026from $66
ViennaRyanairdirect7 Dec 2026from $84
BucharestRyanairdirect2 Nov 2026from $178
WarsawAer Linguswith a stop31 Dec 2026from $234

Tokyo — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonXiamen Airlineswith a stop18 Nov 2026from $500
WarsawLOT Polish Airlinesdirect12 Dec 2026from $631
KrakowLOT Polish Airlineswith a stop1 Dec 2026from $652

Tokyo: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Tokyo that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Glasgow → Tokyo67 km from Edinburghwith a stop25 Nov 2026from $905
Newcastle → Tokyo148 km from Edinburghwith a stop25 Feb 2027from $1,045
Search on kissandfly.com · $1,036