SkyTeam airlines KLM and Air France are selling cheap tickets to Tokyo from Warsaw for only €533 (~PLN 2,303). There’s decent in January 2024. Sadly, luggage will cost another €110 (~PLN 475), except for SkyTeam status holders.
Our availability calendar shows you all possible trips at €550 or less for trips up to four weeks. After selecting an outbound and inbound flight, it will forward you to Air France’ or KLM’s website, as the airlines sell the cheapest tickets themselves.
Availability gets broader if you are willing to spend a long layover in either Amsterdam or Paris in at least one direction. These connections are not reflected in the calendar above.
The tickets include 12 kg of hand luggage. You’ll usually fly to Amsterdam and then continue to Tokyo on a Boeing 777. On some dates, you could also fly with Air France via Paris (with a Boeing 777, too). Both airlines use a 3-4-3 seating arrangement on their Triple Sevens.
Search & Book
This fare can be booked until January 15, 2024 for trips starting before February 29, 2024. The minimum stay requirement is three days (or a Sunday).
You can check for availability on Google Flights before then booking directly on KLM’s or Air France’s website.
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
FlyingBlue members will get 34 XPs for this roundtrip, as well as roughly 1,000 miles. As the long-haul flights are issued in booking class X, the only other options you have are:
- 3,914 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 3,546 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 3,546 RDM + 764 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,944 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 2,944 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 2,944 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,944 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 2,680 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 1,812 Award Miles + 34 XP on Flying Blue
- 1,000 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 1,000 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 600 Award Miles + 20 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 530 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 530 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 530 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 530 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 530 Miles on ITA Volare
This example was calculated based on a roundtrip from Warsaw via Paris with Air France.
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.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
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:
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Information & Tips for Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis as well as one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns, and villages west of the city center.
Today, Tokyo offers a great choice of shopping, entertainment, and culture to its visitors. The city’s history can be appreciated in many excellent museums, historic temples, and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers many attractive green spaces in the city center.
Best Time to Visit
You can visit Tokyo at any time of year because of its moderate weather. However, the best times to visit Tokyo are from September to November and March to May. Summer in Tokyo is hot and humid and should be avoided.
Although winter in Tokyo is cold, it is not too cold for travel.
Three attractions in Tokyo
- Tsukiji Outer Market
A market for fresh seafood. A very vibrant place with lots to see (and smell). - Akihabara
District for electronic and otaku goods. What one might have in mind when thinking of Tokyo. Newest gadgets to be found. - Koishikawa Korakuen
Landscape garden next to Tokyo Dome. An oasis of calm in the middle of a bustling city.
Airports Narita & Haneda
The Tokyo Metropolitan Region has two international airports: Narita and Haneda. Narita is the airport where most flights from Europe will arrive. Tokyo-Narita is located 55 kilometers east of Tokyo city center and is served by the Narita Express. The journey time between the city center and the airport is approximately one hour.
Only a few international airlines fly to Haneda. From Haneda, which is south of the city center, it is much easier to get to Tokyo city center. The JR Tokyo Monorail System takes you to Hamamatsucho Station, which is not far from Tokyo Station.
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