Flights from Europe to Japan are typically among the more expensive ones you can book. This is even more true for seats in business class. But Turkish Airlines is currently selling discounted tickets for flights between Amsterdam and Tokyo, making it affordable to visit Japan’s capital. Prices for a return-flight start around €1,579.
There are several available connections between April and June 2020. July and most of August seem to be blackout dates. But late August and September show availability again.
From Amsterdam, Turkish Airlines will fly you to the brand-new Istanbul airport – mostly on board of an A330. You can visit the lounge before boarding your flights to Japan. On the long-haul segment, Turkish Airlines will operate a Boeing 777. Check out this review to see what the carrier’s business class product is like:
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The fare rules state that tickets could be available until February 19th, and Turkish Airlines might keep selling them until all cheap seats are gone. Availability is good until December, with July and August being black-out dates.
The minimum stay requirements are two days or at least the night from Saturday to Sunday. Alternatively, you can also spend up to 12 months in Japan and still benefit from this fare.
Google Flights (instructions) will display all connections and prices. So it’s best to use the tool to find your preferred dates. Once you’ve found them, you can either compare prices that OTAs offer via our Travel Dealz flight search. Or you visit the carrier’s website and book there.
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.
Mileage
All tickets for this trip will be issued in booking class J. Resulting in an earning rate between 100% and 200%. This means that you’ll be credited with the following amount of miles on most Star Alliance frequent flyer programs for a trip from Amsterdam to Tokyo:
- 27,796 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 20,848 Award Miles + 10,424 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 19,228 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 18,764 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 18,764 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 18,068 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 17,372 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 15,288 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 15,288 Points + 3,058 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 13,898 Award Miles + 2,320 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 13,898 Miles on Asiana Club
- 13,898 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 13,898 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 13,898 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 13,898 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 13,898 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 13,898 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 13,898 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 13,898 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
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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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