ANA Haneda to London Flight Prices Surge for June 8

Airfares for nonstop flights between Japan and Europe have surged following military attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, with some routes seeing price increases of up to 90 percent, according to reporting from Nikkei Asia on April 14, 2026.

The price spike is most evident on routes between Tokyo and London. Data from Google’s flight search service indicates that round-trip fares for All Nippon Airways (ANA) nonstop service from Tokyo Haneda to London have jumped by 90 percent.

Shift in Flight Demand

The increase in nonstop fares is attributed to a shift in traveler behavior. Demand for flights that connect in the Middle East has dropped due to the turmoil surrounding the conflict in Iran, leading more passengers to seek nonstop alternatives between Japan and European destinations.

This surge in demand for direct flights has put upward pressure on pricing for carriers operating these routes, including ANA and Japan Airlines (JAL).

Fuel Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions

Beyond shifts in passenger demand, the aviation industry is facing increased operational costs. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised fuel costs, prompting Japanese carriers to consider implementing higher fuel surcharges.

The conflict has created wider economic ripples across Asia. In India, the government has raised export duties on aviation turbine fuel and diesel. Similarly, Indonesia has increased its fuel surcharges in response to the oil crisis.

Global Aviation Impact

The volatility caused by the war in Iran is affecting airline operations and strategies across the region:

• AirAsia has cut 10 percent of its flights as rising fuel prices increase operating expenses.
• Chinese airlines have added thousands of flights to Europe, appearing to shrug off the turmoil affecting other carriers.
• Aviation leadership at Air India and IndiGo are facing a need for strategic resets amid ongoing struggles.

The economic impact of the conflict is also being felt within the broader Japanese economy, with reports indicating that the shock of the Iran war is affecting sectors ranging from energy to daily consumer costs.

As fuel surcharge spikes are anticipated ahead of the summer season, more Japanese travelers are reportedly heading overseas early to avoid the expected price increases.