Star Alliance member SWISS is currently selling cheap flights from Italy to Tokyo. Prices start at €475 from Milan. What makes this deal particularly interesting is the fact that SWISS’ website states that a piece of luggage is included in this fare! Flying from Rome and Venice is possible without increasing the price or adding a stop. The fare is valid for all outbound flights before April 2022.
The only downside of this deal is Swiss’ rebooking policy. The airline offers no refunds for this fare. While the rebooking fee may be waived, you still have to pay the price difference if you change travel dates.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
Our availability calendar previews all flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days from Milan. Low prices with departure from Rome or Venice are equally easy to find.
From Italy, you would first fly to Zurich, from where a Boeing 777 will fly you to Tokyo. If you’re planning on using a laptop on your long-haul flight to Japan, make sure that it’s charged before you board the plane, as the only power-source in SWISS’ economy class is a USB-port.
By the way, this isn’t our only economy class deal from Italy:
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This deal already expires on July 20, 2021. Your trip has to be at least 6 days long and has to take place before March 30, 2022. You can find all available dates on Google Flights and in our calendar above, which will redirect you to SWISS’ 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.
Miles
The tickets are all issued in booking class K, meaning that this roundtrip will get you:
- 3,654 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,382 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 3,282 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 3,046 Award Miles + 608 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,046 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 3,046 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 1,568 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
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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