Return Flight from London to Tokyo, 11th to 19th March via China Eastern

It's just an airside connection, you will need to go through transit security.

Key things to note:

Any power bank greater than 10000mAh will be confiscated by Chinese transit security. They are also very picky about Lithium batteries in check in luggage so double check their specific rules.

The Chinese airlines secure the cabin and expect all passengers to be sat down and belted in for the last 45mins of the flight. Go for your last pee a good hour before landing!

I've flew with them recently. Shanghai to Heathrow. Plane was freezing, food not great and yes communication a problem.

Best currency exchange for almost 9 years


Also, it might have been China Southern when I checked, but whoever it was also offered FREE seat selection for ALL legs on their website

I was in Japan from the 15th feb to the 1st of march and it is defo not "notoriously expensive overall"
transport, food & drinks is all very affordable if not cheap (I live in London)

I stayed in Akihabara last year for 9 nights and paid £420 (though I paid over there and the exchange rate had crashed to the level it is now but would have been just shy of £500 had I pre-paid).

It’s more expensive this year, but there are budget and lower end hotel chains like Tokyu Stay, Sotestu Inn and APA hotels that are often pretty reasonable bordering on cheap. Be warned some have smoking rooms and non-smoking rooms so best to check.

Plus you can stay in Yokohama, Saitama, Shinagawa or other neighbouring cities which can be cheaper though you need to factor in transport. The JR pass is not a good deal anymore since the price went up about 70% last October. The trains also stop around midnight in Tokyo so be wary of that; taxis are super pricey.

The advice I give to people planning a trip is avoid the US brands, they’re very expensive in comparison to ‘local’ brands for want of a better term.

And the Park Hyatt is shut until next year for refurb for anyone wanting to visit the bar from Lost in Translation/has a £1,000 per night hotel budget!

Maybe in the nineties. All gadgets are a click away now.

have a look on google flights, they have flexible date options where it searches the cheapest dates e.g. 2 weeks in the next 6 months.

let's go, enjoy it

If you ever manage to find your way out of Shijuku within a week 😃

I'm black and I had a wonderful time

Must be the extra sales from HDUK !

What makes you say that :/

Edited. Never mind. China eastern flight. I was recommending china southern. (edited)

That looks so cool, is it safe over there? I wouldn't want to drive in a kart around London!

It's £100+more now.

That is a horrific price. I guess you needed a specific date?

What was the hotel please?