Cheap flights from Warsaw to Tokyo

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the weeks either side of it stay calm once the summer rush is over. Spring fills up fast because of cherry blossom season in Tokyo, and the autumn foliage brings a second wave of travellers. In Japan, Golden Week and the New Year period are the stretches when domestic travel is heaviest, so planes and hotels tighten at the same time. From Warsaw, the summer school holidays and the Christmas run push fares up in both directions. Midweek departures are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday flights, and booking well ahead gives you a better pick of airlines and seats.

Ten carriers sell tickets between Warsaw and Tokyo. LOT Polish Airlines is the closest thing to a home carrier on the route, with Lufthansa, Austrian and Air Dolomiti covering the European network side, while Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Fly Dubai bring you in through the Gulf. Air China, China Airlines and Philippine Airlines approach Tokyo from Asia. Expect a mix of non-stop and connecting itineraries, and check what each fare actually includes: full-service tickets normally carry a checked bag and meals, while lighter fares often price baggage and seat selection on top. Air Dolomiti flies regional legs, so its part of the trip is usually a short feeder into a bigger hub.

Tokyo has two main gateways, Tokyo Intl (Haneda) and Narita Intl, and they behave very differently. Haneda sits close to the city, so getting to central Tokyo is quick by monorail, train or bus. Narita lies well out in Chiba prefecture, and most people take an express train or an airport bus into town, which takes noticeably longer. Check which airport your ticket uses before you book a hotel, since switching between them is a long trip across the region. If you land late, look up the last train and bus times in advance, because the terminals stay open while the rail links do not.

Currency

JPY (円)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 100 V

Language

Japanese

Emergency number

110, 118, 119

Calling code

+81

Internet domain

.jp

Population of Tokyo

14.3 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC+09 (Asia/Tokyo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide whether you want to leave from F. Chopin or Modlin, since they are separate airports with different transfers into Warsaw.
• Check what your fare includes, because lighter tickets often charge extra for a checked bag and seat selection.
• If your trip is booked as two separate tickets, leave a generous buffer in case the first flight runs late.
• Confirm your entry requirements for Japan well before departure, and make sure your passport has enough validity left.
• Check whether you land at Haneda or Narita before booking a hotel in Tokyo.
• Look at the price calendar around November, the cheapest month, and compare it with the holiday weeks.