Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Japan from £291

Flights to Japan from Edinburgh arrive at one of the two main airports of the country's capital city of Tokyo. Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is situated some 37 miles from the city centre. It is the country's busiest airport, making it Japan’s primary international gateway. The other major hub used along this route is Tokyo International Airport (HRT), also known as Tokyo Haneda Airport. Tokyo Haneda ranks among the world’s top 10 busiest airports by passenger volume and, at 9.3 miles, is the closer of the two to Central Tokyo. It uses one international passenger terminal (Terminal 3) while Tokyo Narita uses two international terminals: Terminals 1 and 2. The point of origin for these flights is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), located approx. six miles from central Edinburgh. It uses one terminal building and ranks as Scotland’s busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the UK.

Whilst direct flights from Edinburgh to Japan are not currently available, British Airways and KLM offer one-stop service to both Tokyo metro airports. The British Airways service makes connections in London en route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, while passengers aboard KLM flights will have a stopover in Amsterdam before continuing on to Tokyo Narita Airport. In addition, there are secondary routes to Japan from Edinburgh. KLM uses an additional route via Amsterdam and Osaka to Tokyo Haneda, while Etihad Airways operates a service via Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi to Tokyo Narita. Several connecting flights are redeye trips or involve extensive stopovers requiring overnight stays and plane transfers.

You should anticipate KLM flights from Edinburgh to make stopovers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). These can last between 1h-6h, for a total flight duration of between 13h 35min-18h 35min on the way to Tokyo Narita Airport. British Airways flights from Edinburgh destined for Tokyo Haneda Airport require stopovers of between 2h-11h., with total flight times varying from 15h 15min (shortest) to 24h 25min (longest). You should also be aware that some British Airways flights to Japan from Edinburgh involve plane transfers in partnership with Japan Airlines for the second leg of the trip to Tokyo. The vast majority of one-stop flights are less expensive than those requiring two or more connections.

All UK citizens holding a valid British passport (including British National (Overseas) Passports) are permitted to stay in Japan for a period of up to 90 days visa-free. If you’re taking a flight to Japan from Edinburgh, the only requirement for entry is proof of a return or continuing transit ticket, which is considered evidence of your intention to leave within the designated period.

Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Japan from Edinburgh.

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £692 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £697 and Emirates from £700 one-way.

While some choose either Edinburgh Turnhouse - Tokyo Narita or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Osaka Kansai Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Tokyo Haneda is the most popular route from Edinburgh to Japan.

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Japan (average of £550). Flying from Edinburgh to Japan in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.