Flying from London to Hakodate Airport (HKD): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your next adventure. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Hakodate Airport (HKD). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Hakodate Airport is located in Hakodate. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to HKD. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to HKD even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Haneda Airport (HND) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Hakodate Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to HKD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Hakodate Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Have a late flight from London to Hakodate Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near HKD and fast-forward to bedtime:
Travel at your own speed with a Hakodate Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rakuten, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience more of Hakodate and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Hakodate Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for HKD is 511 Takamatsucho.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Right now, RM2,850 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hakodate Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM6,404. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to HKD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from London to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Hakodate Airport (HKD), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Hakodate based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to HKD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hakodate, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Hakodate Airport in February when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Hakodate
After booking your flight from London to Hakodate Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hakodate:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower are essential stops on your Hakodate itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Sapporo is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hakodate. Around 153 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Hakodate, Asahikawa is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple.