Gran (Luxury Class)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free meal
- Reclining Seat
- Seat Reservation Included
Flights from Kyoto to Tokyo depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 34 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:10, the last at 21:45. The fastest flight covers the 371 km distance in 1h 25m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 371 km |
Average flight duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Flights per day 55 |
Direct flights 34 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 6:10 |
Last flight 21:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£50
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£252
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Flights on 18 Sept
42
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo will cost around £252 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £50.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 42 flights from Kyoto to Tokyo, including 25 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 371 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GK230
GK234
GK238
MM307
MM313
JL102
JL220
JL112
JL106
JL110Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 371 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyoto to Tokyo:
A coach is £7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average £48.
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Coach takes on average 5h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JL116 | 12:25 Osaka | 1h15 | 13:40 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL118 | 13:25 Osaka | 1h15 | 14:40 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL120 | 14:20 Osaka | 1h15 | 15:35 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2355 · JL284 | 14:35 Osaka | 4h15 | 18:50 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL3006 | 14:35 Osaka | 1h25 | 16:00 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2355 · JL286 | 14:35 Osaka | 6h00 | 20:35 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2355 · JL276 | 14:35 Osaka | 18h25 | 9:00 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2355 · JL278 | 14:35 Osaka | 20h00 | 10:35 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL224 | 14:45 Osaka Kansai | 1h20 | 16:05 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL124 | 15:35 Osaka | 1h25 | 17:00 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2237 · JL178 | 16:25 Osaka | 3h50 | 20:15 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2237 · JL174 | 16:25 Osaka | 18h30 | 10:55 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL126 | 16:30 Osaka | 1h20 | 17:50 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL128 | 16:50 Osaka | 1h20 | 18:10 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2157 · JL150 | 16:50 Osaka | 5h15 | 22:05 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2377 · JL616 | 17:20 Osaka | 4h50 | 22:10 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL130 | 18:25 Osaka | 1h15 | 19:40 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
MM313 | 19:20 Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 20:50 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
JL134 | 19:35 Osaka | 1h15 | 20:50 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL6080 | 19:50 Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 21:15 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
GK234 | 19:50 Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 21:15 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
JL138 | 20:05 Osaka | 1h15 | 21:20 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL6082 | 21:00 Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 22:25 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
GK238 | 21:00 Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 22:25 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
JL228 | 21:10 Osaka Kansai | 1h20 | 22:30 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL220 | 6:40 Osaka Kansai | 1h10 | 7:50 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL102 | 7:05 Osaka | 1h10 | 8:15 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2371 · JL610 | 7:05 Osaka | 7h20 | 14:25 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2345 · JL278 | 7:10 Osaka | 3h25 | 10:35 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2345 · JL276 | 7:10 Osaka | 25h50 | 9:00 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2051 · JL308 | 7:15 Osaka | 4h30 | 11:45 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2361 · JL664 | 7:15 Osaka | 4h40 | 11:55 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2361 · JL668 | 7:15 Osaka | 6h15 | 13:30 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL104 | 7:25 Osaka | 1h15 | 8:40 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL6030 | 7:35 Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:05 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
GK230 | 7:35 Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:05 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
MM307 | 7:45 Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:15 Tokyo Narita | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2233 · JL174 | 8:00 Osaka | 2h55 | 10:55 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2233 · JL178 | 8:00 Osaka | 12h15 | 20:15 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL106 | 8:25 Osaka | 1h10 | 9:35 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL110 | 9:20 Osaka | 1h15 | 10:35 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
JL2301 · JL434 | 9:30 Osaka | 3h25 | 12:55 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2053 · JL316 | 9:50 Osaka | 6h00 | 15:50 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2053 · JL314 | 9:50 Osaka | 4h50 | 14:40 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2365 · JL668 | 10:10 Osaka | 3h20 | 13:30 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2351 · JL276 | 10:20 Osaka | 22h40 | 9:00 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL2351 · JL278 | 10:20 Osaka | 24h15 | 10:35 Tokyo Haneda | 1 change | |
JL112 | 10:25 Osaka | 1h10 | 11:35 Tokyo Haneda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Kyoto to Tokyo flights use the Osaka to Tokyo Haneda airport pair, with some services landing at Tokyo Narita. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Tokyo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Tokyo Haneda is 6 km from Tokyo city centre. Public transport options include:
Tokyo Haneda has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in all terminals, including Japanese, Western, and fast food options.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering various currency options.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tokyo Haneda: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tokyo Haneda: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Haneda: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are located within the airport, such as the Royal Park Hotel in terminal 3..
Tokyo Narita is 6 km from Tokyo city centre. Public transport options include:
Tokyo Narita has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering Japanese, Western, and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Sushi Kyotatsu and Tatsu.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering services for various intertiol banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tokyo Narita: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tokyo Narita: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Narita: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as the rita Airport Rest House within walking distance, and others like Hilton Tokyo rita are nearby..
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