Autumn leaves in the temple gardens, steaming ramen and the first clear views of Mount Fuji.
XiamenAir flies from London Heathrow to Tokyo Narita from £465 return, with one stop in Xiamen each way. The dates fall in late November and early December 2026, when Tokyo is at its most colourful.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Heathrow, United Kingdom
- To: Tokyo Narita, Japan
- Airline: XiamenAir
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Xiamen)
- Price: £465 - £467 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
27/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
20/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
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You leave Heathrow at 12:30, change in Xiamen after just 1h30 and land at Narita at 13:45 the next day. The flight home leaves Narita at 14:55 and has an overnight stop of 15 hours in Xiamen, landing at Heathrow at 14:10 the next day. The fare includes a checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub now costs about £7. In Tokyo, a bowl of ramen is about ¥1,000, around £5, a highball in an izakaya about £2.50 and a salmon onigiri from a konbini under £1. A metro ride across the city starts at about £1, less than half a single Tube fare.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and early December are some of the best weeks of the year in Tokyo. Expect dry, sunny days of 12-16°C, cool nights around 5°C and the maple trees at their reddest in the parks and temple gardens. The air is clear, so the views of Mount Fuji from the city's towers are at their best.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay near a JR Yamanote line station to get around easily.
Hotel Sui Akasaka · 8.4/10 · From £76/night
Compact, modern rooms in Akasaka, close to several metro lines.
Hamacho Hotel Tokyo · 9.1/10 · From £92/night
A calm design hotel in Nihonbashi, near the river and a short walk from the metro.
Conrad Tokyo · 9.2/10 · From £595/night
Luxury rooms with views over Tokyo Bay and the Hamarikyu gardens. The splurge.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Xiamen
The 15-hour stop on the way home is overnight. UK passport holders can enter China visa-free for short stays, so you can leave the airport for an evening on the harbour and a proper bed.
Lujiang harbour night cruise: An evening cruise along the Xiamen waterfront and around Gulangyu Island, with the harbour light show.
Old alleys, temple and local food: A private walk through Xiamen's old streets, with tea and Minnan snacks.
If you'd rather rest:
Holiday Inn Express Xiamen Airport Zone · 8.6/10 · From £40/night
About 1 km from the terminal, the easiest option for an early flight.
Courtyard by Marriott Xiamen · 9.0/10 · From £58/night
About 1.5 km from the airport, with bigger rooms and a good breakfast.
🎯 What to Do
Tokyo mixes ancient temples with the most modern city on earth.
Asakusa and Senso-ji: A walking tour of Tokyo's oldest temple and the shopping street of Nakamise.
Mount Fuji day trip: The Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai, with the classic view of Fuji.
Sumo show: Watch real wrestlers up close in Shinjuku, with an explanation of the rituals.
Tea ceremony in a kimono: A traditional matcha ceremony with Japanese sweets.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
With a rail pass or a cheap domestic flight, Japan opens up fast.
Kyoto: Temples, gardens and geisha streets, about 2h15 by shinkansen.
Hakone: Hot springs and views of Mount Fuji, about 1h30 by train.
Osaka: Street food and nightlife, about 1h10 by air or 2h30 by shinkansen. Search flights
Sapporo: Snow, ramen and the Snow Festival in February, about 1h35 by air. Search flights
Okinawa: Subtropical beaches and 20°C in winter, about 2h30 by air. Search flights
£465 return to Tokyo in the best weeks of the autumn, with a night in Xiamen thrown in. Two dates, and they will not stay at this price long.
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