Japan for less than €300 rtn!

christeb

Another Secret Flying link - this has got to be the "Boards BA go to Argentina" for 2016!!

Eg Dublin to Tokyo return: June 1 - 15, 8 - 22, 15 - 29 are all 38000yen.

I'm working on getting the wife interested as we speak...!

http://www.secretflying.com/2015/12/error-fare-many-european-cities-to-japan-from-only-e240-return/

schemingbohemia

Go Go Go. Was there last year, amazing country. If I didn't have summer hols planned already I would be all over this. Layover of just 2 hours in Istanbul is a bonus as sometimes these deals mean huge layovers.

2smiggy

I'd book immediately myself if i could convince one of my friends to go quickly. by the time they decide to go, it will be long gone

2smiggy

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Go Go Go. Was there last year, amazing country. If I didn't have summer hols planned already I would be all over this. Layover of just 2 hours in Istanbul is a bonus as sometimes these deals mean huge layovers.

what sort of money, roughly, would you need for 2 weeks over there, just doing average tourist things

bittihuduga

its been fluctuating for the last three days.
from dublin it was 330euros on wednesday; 250 euros yesterday for half an hour and again today its 290 euros
from budapest it is the cheapest though.

schemingbohemia

2smiggy wrote: »

what sort of money, roughly, would you need for 2 weeks over there, just doing average tourist things

Eating out is cheap enough, we were staying in fancy enough places but hostels seemed cheap enough. There's loads of noodle bars and the like that are cheap to eat in. The Dormy Inns are good value hotels but hostels will be cheaper.

The big expenditure will be your rail pass
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361.html
For 2 weeks that would cost more than these flights. You could get a 7 day pass and spend a week in or around Tokyo itself. The trains pass is excellent value if you're travelling around but it is a big chunk of money.

It's not like South East Asia price wise, beers and eating out will be similar enough to here. But it's just a fascinating country to visit.

RayCon

christeb wrote: »

I'm working on getting the wife interested as we speak...!

Try a bottle of wine and The Notebook on DVD ......


... oh you mean the flights to Japan.

acquiescefc

hmm would love to but Expedia. They will cancel it without telling you once they suss it. Obvious fx rate mismatch.
If you can get it with the airline you might have a leg to stand on but OTA will leave you high and dry.

Dont book accommodation until a good week or so confirmed AT LEAST.

Shhhhhhhhhut up...

Bhangraman

294€ per person 20 Apr to 4 May Dublin to Tokyo via Istanbul booked, now let's hope Expedia does not cancel this.

Francie Barrett

do they usually honour these things?

RasTa

Booked 3 of us for those dates, left out the last d in David and it says you cannot change names but surely you can fix spelling mistakes?

acquiescefc

Francie Barrett wrote: »

do they usually honour these things?

Yes and No. Depends usually if its an error fare or fuel dump, better chance with the latter.
Chances are better if booked direct with airline as they sometimes will honour the flight, an OTA like expedia will just pull the fare and cancel if the airline realises they pressed a wrong button.

TK regularly have good low fares but this seems too good, especially with prices out of BUD/BRU at sub €200.

First rule tho, do not call the airline under any circumstance.

Good luck.

snubbleste

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Go Go Go. Was there last year, amazing country. If I didn't have summer hols planned already I would be all over this. Layover of just 2 hours in Istanbul is a bonus as sometimes these deals mean huge layovers.

Actually not really, with Turkish, if your connection is 10h+, you get a free hotel stay or a free tour of Istanbul

soirish

snubbleste wrote: »

Actually not really, with Turkish, if your connection is 10h+, you get a free hotel stay or a free tour of Istanbul

Not really. Free hotel is only available if there is no alternative connection for less than 10h.

RasTa

I got a confirmation email..

Tristram

How long after you booked?

soirish

Are there any dates before June 2016?

PeeDawg

Lost my Heart in TOKYO!!! Nice one OP.. Booked and all. Got email confirmation of itinerary. paid €340. Still a bargain!! lets hope its not too good to be true!!!

Capt'n Midnight

RasTa wrote: »

Booked 3 of us for those dates, left out the last d in David and it says you cannot change names but surely you can fix spelling mistakes?

Seeing as how it's bargain alerts

Rather than face a Ryanair administration fee Mr Armstrong, from Manchester, changed his name .. and then obtained a new passport

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/problems_in_marriages_and_other_relationships/changing_your_name_by_deed_poll.html

Valentina

2smiggy wrote: »

I'd book immediately myself if i could convince one of my friends to go quickly. by the time they decide to go, it will be long gone

I'll go with ya :pac:

Was in Japan a few years ago, amazing country. Very tempted to book and see what happens...

J.pilkington

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Seeing as how it's bargain alerts

Rather than face a Ryanair administration fee Mr Armstrong, from Manchester, changed his name .. and then obtained a new passport

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/problems_in_marriages_and_other_relationships/changing_your_name_by_deed_poll.html

That article has been proven to be absolute tabloid thrash.

Ryanair are alot more reasonable than haters want to let on as they will have nothing to whine about

yosser hughes

acquiescefc wrote: »

Yes and No. Depends usually if its an error fare or fuel dump, better chance with the latter.
Chances are better if booked direct with airline as they sometimes will honour the flight, an OTA like expedia will just pull the fare and cancel if the airline realises they pressed a wrong button.

TK regularly have good low fares but this seems too good, especially with prices out of BUD/BRU at sub €200.

First rule tho, do not call the airline under any circumstance.

Good luck.

I assume there's no problem with the refund if the fare is pulled?

Tusky

This seems to be gone? Fare's have jumped to 70,000 Yen.

[edit] if anyone finds any dates at the cheap rate please let me know - can't see them myself.

acquiescefc

yosser hughes wrote: »

I assume there's no problem with the refund if the fare is pulled?

yep they will refund. worse case you lose out in exchange rate.

looks like plug has been pulled

extra-ordinary_

Can still get it for 26,050 with 52,000 taxes?!!

asharkman

I'm guessing this one is gone. I think I need to start checking this site twice a day!

mrcheez

asharkman wrote: »

I'm guessing this one is gone. I think I need to start checking this site twice a day!

aye, and I was just saying at dinner last night "y'know I'd love to go to Japan next year", then happened to pop onto Bargain Alerts after.

If only the thought had crossed my mind at lunchtime instead :mad:

absolutegroove

Managed to book two weeks from Dublin in April 2016 for €287.00.

Got confirmation email and it's also showing on the Turkish Airlines Website.

Hopefully it won't get twigged - fingers, toes and ears crossed.

Tusky

absolutegroove wrote: »

Managed to book two weeks from Dublin in April 2016 for €287.00.

Got confirmation email and it's also showing on the Turkish Airlines Website.

Hopefully it won't get twigged - fingers, toes and ears crossed.

You booked this yesterday or today? I couldn't find any cheap flights last night. Absolutely raging as I had been planning ongoing to Japan around that time

Tristram

Payment still showing as pending on my bank account. More worried now that this will be cancelled.

Bhangraman

Tristram wrote: »

Payment still showing as pending on my bank account. More worried now that this will be cancelled.

Same here, still pending.

kn

But a rail pass for Japan before you go. It saves a fortune compared to buying one in country.

lc180

Aaaahhhhhhh I booked flights to Japan last week before seeing this!

As others have said it's an amazing country. Be very careful booking flights for April and start of May though. Theres lots of school holidays then and Golden Week is towards the end of the month. It's the longest holiday period of the year in Japan and accommodation and transport can be difficult.

Jentle Grenade

Has money been taken from anyone's account for their flights? I'm starting to lose hope

PM me nudes

Jentle Grenade wrote: »

Has money been taken from anyone's account for their flights? I'm starting to lose hope

Pending on mine too, been 5 days

RasTa

Yeah but we paid on a visa debit

Tristram

RasTa wrote: »

Yeah but we paid on a visa debit

Also paid on Visa debit and still pending.

Jentle Grenade

I paid using my Visa debit too, booked in a hurry for April 2016 ex Dublin. The transaction is still pending though.

Bhangraman

Transaction is finally showing as confirmed on my statement, I guess we're going to Japan

Tristram

Confirmed here also. Interpreting it as a positive sign.

Kathy22

Japan is an amazing country to visit. If I was not pregnant I would have booked these flights in a heartbeat. We went there on our honeymoon last year and traveled around to quite a few cities. Eating out is cheap enough, we did high end restaurants, izakaya (bars that serve food with your drink) and sushi places. There is amazing value to be found. A lot of the sushi restaurants including the places with sushi trains have small plates starting at 200Y. For anyone who has booked and planning on going to Tokyo try visit this restaurant!

Jentle Grenade

Payment confirmed! Woohoo! Time to get planning.

PeeDawg

Payment confirmed here also. Really looking forward to this trip. thanks again OP <8¬D

Tristram

Thank you OP!

zweton

any decent prices left i wonder:) should have booked it.

mrcheez

I'm subscribing to secretflying... pissed I missed this by a few hours!

TheBeach

You can amend a name rather than change it. I thinks it's a tenner to amend and a lot more to change.

....sorry this is probably a bit late! I only read the first page!

sheep?

For those going, check out this website:

http://www.hyperdia.com/en/

Incredibly useful for planning itineraries.

If you're travelling a bit, the trains are great and punctual, but expensive. Look into night buses, if you think you can sleep on the seats, as they're cheaper.

The idea of Japan being expensive is a myth if you know where to look and what to get. At restaurants, look for two things called 'tabehoudai' and 'nomihoudai', especially at izakayas and karaoke bars. They are all you can eat and all you can drink. Don't think of them as challenges, they are conveniences. I used to live there, and we could get 2 hours of all you can drink and karaoke in a private booth for 2,000 yen a head, about €17. Some restaurants have all you can eat from a buffet or menu for the same price, no time limit. The menus are restricted, but still extensive.

My god I'm so jealous of those of you going, I miss that place so much!

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer whilst crying on my keyboard and cursing you inside. :P

Jimmy Iovine

Enjoy Japan. Wish I was going.

shardylan

http://www.secretflying.com/2015/12/amsterdam-netherlands-to-beijing-china-for-e322-return/


For those who missed Japan this might be of interest ??