Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is offering flights from Italy and Spain to Osaka, Japan starting at €559 with a 23-kilo checked baggage allowance.
The flights have a short layover in Abu Dhabi, lasting two hours on the outbound journey and three hours on the return leg. There are dates available between April and June.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Etihad Airways with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper.
You will journey from Europe to Abu Dhabi, and then continue from Abu Dhabi to Osaka aboard an Etihad Airways Boeing 787. The aircraft offers a 3-3-3 economy configuration or a Boeing 777 with a 3-4-3, depending on your specific itinerary.
Search & Book
The offer will expire on May 20, 2024. To get this deal, you need a minimum stay of two days in Osaka, and a maximum stay of four months.
You can use Google Flights (instructions) to find available dates quickly and easily. The flights can be booked directly through Etihad’s website, but they can also be found on OTAs for less money than on the airline’s website. However, these savings will come with some downsides, as we explain here:
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
The flights are issued by Etihad Airways with booking class T. Here are the miles or points you will earn if you book these flights from Madrid to Osaka:
- 4,140 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
- 4,140 Award Miles + 16,556 Tier Miles on Etihad Guest
- 4,140 Award Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 4,140 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 4,140 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 4,140 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 4,140 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 4,140 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 4,140 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 4,140 Award Miles on Flying Blue
Destination
Information & Tips for Japan
Japan, the ‘land of the rising sun’, is located in the east of Asia and is one of the most popular travel destinations on the continent. Big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto convince urban fans while ski fans get their money’s worth in Hokkaido and Tohoku.
Flights to Japan are usually a little more expensive than comparable offers to other destinations in Asia, but there are exceptions, and you can sometimes find bargains.
Best travel time
Since the country consists of many climatic zones it is hard to name a perfect time for travelling to Japan. However, summer should usually be avoided, as June is dominated by the rainy season and July and August offer sweltering temperatures with high humidity.
Visa
Most European citizens do not need a visa to enter Japan for a stay of up to 180 days if they do not want to work, study or train. Travelers that arrive under these conditions without a visa will be granted a residence permit as a “Temporary Visitor” for an initial period of 90 days upon entering the country at the airport.
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