South Korea & Japan: Etihad Business Class Starting at €1,944 from Five European Cities (w/o Lounge Access)

Etihad Airways is offering a business class deal from Europe to Japan & Seoul, starting at just €1,944. This deal includes 35 kg of checked luggage. If you want lounge access, you will have to upgrade from Business Value to Business Comfort for an additional €150, where you will receive lounge access, double miles, and an extra 5 kg of checked luggage. Departures are scattered between June 2025 and May 2026.

The lowest fares are limited to distinct routes. For example, you can find these prices to Seoul:

• Milan at €1,944
• Rome at €2,024
• Brussels at €2,030

Tickets to Osaka come with the following price-tag:

• Barcelona at €2,088
• Dublin at €2,037

And if you want to fly to Tokyo, we found this offer:

• Dublin at €2,129

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of up to 28 days. It will forward you to Etihad or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates for less than €2,000. On Skyscanner, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets for up to €50 cheaper, except for Dublin, where prices can be up to €250 cheaper. We recommend you book with Etihad from all airports except for the Irish capital.

All flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi. While the exact plane used from Europe to Abu Dhabi varies, your second leg to Asia will be operated with a Boeing 787 to Osaka and Seoul, and an Airbus A350 to Tokyo Narita.

Search & Book

This deal doesn’t have an expiration date. A minimum stay of two days and a maximum stay of four months applies. Departures are scattered between June 2025 and May 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Etihad’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner in the case of Dublin, with savings of up to €250. However, booking through 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.

Multi City

This fare allows you to book a Multi-City flight, entering through Tokyo and returning through Osaka, or vice versa. Booking this combination may take a bit of trial and error, but with a few minutes of effort, you should be able to book this multi-city ticket for €2,320 on Etihad’s website. You can use their flexible dates calendar to find the best fares and Google Flights.

You can our search form with the dates you will get on Google Flights to get the best price:

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class Z. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Milan to Seoul:

Destination

Information & Tips for Seoul

Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital, offers a mix of modern and traditional attractions, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and shopping districts like Myeongdong. The local currency is the South Korean won (KRW), and credit cards are widely accepted. The cost of living is moderate, with affordable street food and both budget and high-end dining options. Seoul experiences four distinct seasons: hot and humid summers, cold winters with snow, and mild spring and autumn, making spring and fall ideal times to visit.

 

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Information & Tips for Osaka

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is known for attractions like Osaka Castle, the lively Dotonbori district, and the Universal Studios Japan theme park. The local currency is the Japanese yen (JPY), and most places accept cash, though credit cards are becoming more common. Prices are moderate compared to Tokyo—meals and transit are reasonably affordable. The weather is humid subtropical, with hot, rainy summers and cool, mild winters, so packing appropriately for the season is important.

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Information & Tips for Tokyo

Tokyo is known for its blend of traditional and modern attractions, including the historic Senso-ji Temple, the bustling Shibuya Crossing, and the futuristic Odaiba district. The currency used is the Japanese yen (JPY), and credit cards are widely accepted in many places. Tokyo can be expensive, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, but budget options are available. The weather varies: summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold but generally dry. The best times to visit are in spring (for cherry blossoms) and autumn (for mild temperatures).

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