Tokyo is the gateway to all of East Asia, and its two airports keep the region cheap — €52 to Osaka, sub-€210 fares to Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand, and a long-haul reach that stretches from India to Istanbul and Addis Ababa.
Tokyo has two airports, and the train link depends which you land at. From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner is the fast option — Nippori in about 36 minutes for ~¥2,580 (cheaper online), connecting to the JR Yamanote loop — while the budget Keisei Limited Express covers the same for ~¥1,320 in about 90 minutes. From Haneda (closer and more convenient), the Keikyu Line reaches Shinagawa in ~13 minutes for ¥327, or the Tokyo Monorail hits Hamamatsucho in ~20 minutes for ¥500. Haneda is the easier arrival if you have the choice; either way the train beats the limousine bus and taxi on price and reliability.
As a base, Tokyo’s value is sheer East Asian reach. The LCCs and full-service carriers between them put Korea, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia within easy, affordable hops.
The near-Asia steals
Start cheap and close. Osaka at €52 is the domestic headline — a quick hop competing with the bullet train — and then East Asia opens up: Taipei (€171), Manila (€179) and Bangkok (€202) are all near or under €200, giving you Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand for domestic-European money. These are the impulse routes: short, frequent and cheap on the LCCs, perfect for a long weekend out of the megacity.
Vietnam and India
The mid-tier stretches into Southeast and South Asia. Hanoi (€307 with a bag) opens Vietnam’s atmospheric capital, with luggage included, while India comes properly into range: Bangalore (€351) and Chennai (€479 with a bag) reach the south of the subcontinent. From Tokyo these are well-priced for the distance — India in particular is far cheaper than you’d expect for a long-haul from Japan.
The long-haul gateways
Three routes stretch Tokyo’s range. Cairns (€374) reaches tropical northern Australia and the Great Barrier Reef — the cheapest way into the country from Japan — while Istanbul (€580 with a bag) bridges to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East, and Addis Ababa (€769) opens Africa via Ethiopia’s hub. These are the big-trip routes, using Tokyo as the starting point for a journey well beyond Asia.
Bag fares: the LCC tell
The familiar budget split. The cheap hops (Osaka, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok), plus Bangalore, Cairns and Addis Ababa, are shown as base fares — cabin-only LCC tickets where a checked bag costs extra. Hanoi, Chennai and Istanbul include a bag. Japanese and regional LCCs are strict on luggage and charge a premium for late-added bags, so if you’re carrying more than hand luggage, add the allowance at booking.
Cheapest destinations from Tokyo right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka | €52 | €52 — a quick domestic hop competing with the bullet train. |
| Taipei | €171 | €171 to Taiwan — night markets, mountains and brilliant food. |
| Manila | €179 | €179 to the Philippines — beaches, islands and a warm welcome. |
| Bangkok | €202 | €202 — Thailand's frenetic, food-obsessed capital. |
| Hanoi | €307 incl. bag | €307 with a bag to Vietnam's atmospheric northern capital. |
| Bangalore | €351 | €351 to South India's tech capital — the subcontinent from Japan. |
| Cairns | €374 | €374 — the Great Barrier Reef gateway and tropical northern Australia. |
| Chennai | €479 incl. bag | €479 with a bag — the South Indian gateway, luggage included. |
| Istanbul | €580 incl. bag | €580 with a bag, bridging to Turkey, Europe and the Middle East. |
| Addis Ababa | €769 | €769 to Ethiopia — the African gateway via Addis's hub. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Tokyo?
Osaka at around €52 domestically. Internationally, Taipei (€171), Manila (€179) and Bangkok (€202) are the cheapest — all near or under €200 on the LCCs.
How do I get from Tokyo's airports into the city?
From Narita, the Keisei Skyliner reaches Nippori in ~36 minutes (~¥2,580); the budget Limited Express is ~¥1,320. From Haneda, the Keikyu Line hits Shinagawa in ~13 minutes (¥327) or the Monorail reaches Hamamatsucho in ~20 minutes (¥500).
Is Tokyo a good base for cheap flights around Asia?
Excellent — Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand are all near or under €200, and Vietnam, India, Australia's tropical north and beyond are within easy reach on the LCCs and full-service carriers.
Do these Tokyo fares include a checked bag?
Mostly no — the cheap hops are cabin-only LCC tickets where bags cost extra. Only Hanoi, Chennai and Istanbul include a bag. Add an allowance at booking if needed.
What's the cheapest way to reach Australia from Tokyo?
Cairns at around €374 — the Great Barrier Reef gateway and tropical northern Australia, the cheapest way into the country from Japan.
How current are these Tokyo prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Treat each as a target for that route and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.