Tokyo: €791 Air France & KLM Premium Economy from Spain and Ireland (€945 with 2×23 Kg Luggage)

SkyTeam members Air France & KLM are offering a premium economy from Ireland and Spain to Tokyo, starting at €791. This deal is a light fare that includes 2 pieces of hand luggage and a personal item. If you want to include luggage, you will have to pay an extra €154. Departures are scattered between August 2024 and March 2025.

You can fly from these airports for less than €1,000 w/o luggage:

• Malaga at €791
• Barcelona at €799
• Valencia at €790
• Madrid at €803
• Bilbao at €846
• Dublin at €868
• Cork at €922

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Air France or KLM with your selected flight dates.

Depending on your itinerary, you will first take a feeder flight. This will either be to Paris with Air France on an Airbus A220 with a 2-3 configuration, or to Amsterdam with KLM on a Boeing 737 with a 3-3 configuration. For your intercontinental flight, you will travel with either Air France or KLM. Air France offers either an Airbus A350 with a 2-3-2 configuration or a Boeing 777 with a 2-4-2 configuration in premium economy. KLM operates the Boeing 787 with a 2-3-2 configuration.

Air France’s Boeing 777 premium economy seats are infamous for being very difficult to sleep in, which might be an issue on the overnight flight. The minimal barrier between you and the adjacent passenger could also prove bothersome, especially when seated next to a stranger.

Search & Book

This fare doesn’t have an expiration date, but we recommend booking as soon as possible. The minimum stay is either a Saturday overnight stay or six days, and the maximum stay is twelve months. Departures are scattered between August 2024 and March 2025.

Google Flights previews available flights mosty reliably, but with a slightly increased price of €100 to €200, depending on the origin. However, the inflated fares not always translate to cheaper tickets on the airlines’ website. We recommend purchasing them on Air France‘s or KLM‘s website, but you can find prices about €20 cheaper with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Miles & Points

If you book this deal, your tickets will be issued in booking class Y for the feeder flights and booking class A for the intercontinental flights. Here are the miles and points you will earn with this deal when flying from Malaga via Paris:

Destination

Information & Tips for Japan

Japan offers a blend of modern cities and natural beauty, with highlights including Tokyo’s bustling urban landscape, Kyoto’s historic temples, Mount Fuji, and the hot springs of Hakone. The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY), and credit cards are widely accepted in urban areas, though cash is still common in rural regions. Japan can be pricey, especially in cities, with high costs for accommodation and dining, but budget options are available. The weather varies by region: summers are hot and humid, while winters can be cold, particularly in the north. The best time to visit is typically during spring (for cherry blossoms) or autumn (for fall foliage).

Japan’s transport infrastructure is highly efficient and easy to navigate. In cities like Tokyo and Osaka, the metro and train systems are extensive, punctual, and relatively easy to use, though they can get crowded during peak hours. Buses and taxis are also available, but less convenient for tourists. For intercity travel, Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet trains) are fast, comfortable, and reliable, though more expensive than other options. Buses and domestic flights are also available for longer distances, but trains remain the preferred choice for many travellers due to speed and convenience.

We’ve compared various esim providers, such as YohoMobile and Nomad. To see which plan is best for your travel needs and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:

The Best eSIM Plans for Japan 🇯🇵 Compared

→ All Dealz for Japan

Cover Picture: Ditmar Lange