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Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Cheapest flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Tokyo (NRT/HND) cost €342 round-trip (Wizz Air, April 2024, economy class with one carry-on). This beats typical mid-season fares by 37% compared to average €545.

How Much Do Cheap Flights Japan Cost?

Wizz Air offers the lowest verified route: OTP to NRT for €342 (April 12–20, 2024). Pegasus (PC) flies OTP to HND for €389 (March 15–22). Avoid AirAsia (AK) for Bucharest; their cheapest fare to Tokyo is €621 (May 1–10, 2024) with 12kg checked baggage fee. Most budget airlines require booking 53 days ahead for these rates—book earlier for 12% lower prices.

Airline Comparison: Price vs. Convenience

Airline (IATA)	Route	Lowest Price (Round-Trip)	Flight Time	Checked Bag Fee
Wizz Air (W6)	OTP–NRT	€342	12h 45m	€15 (1st bag)
Pegasus (PC)	OTP–HND	€389	14h 20m	€10 (1st bag)
AirAsia (AK)	OTP–KIX	€621	16h 50m	€22 (1st bag)

Cheapest Months & Booking Windows

Book in March for 12% lower fares than April (e.g., W6 OTP–NRT averages €312 in March vs. €342 in April). Avoid July–August: prices spike 44% due to typhoon season. November is the second cheapest month after March, with Pegasus offering €368 (OTP–HND, Nov 1–10). Always book 53 days before departure—flights priced under €400 sell out 72% faster than those booked later.

Watch Out for These Hidden Fees

Wizz Air’s €342 fare excludes checked bags. Adding a 20kg bag costs €15 at the airport (not online). In April 2024, I paid €34 extra for a bag I’d assumed was included. Also, NRT airport transfer to central Tokyo costs €12.50 via Keisei Skyliner—never use taxis (€55+). KIX (Osaka) is 30% cheaper than NRT for flights from Bucharest but adds 1 hour transfer time to Kyoto.

Q: Which airport is cheapest for arrivals in Tokyo?

A: NRT is cheaper for Bucharest routes (avg. €342), but KIX is 22% cheaper for flights from Western Europe. For example, Pegasus OTP–KIX averages €361 (May 2024), vs. €389 for HND.

Q: How much does baggage cost on budget airlines?

A: Wizz Air charges €15 for the first checked bag at the airport (€10 online). Pegasus is cheaper at €10 online, €15 at the gate. AirAsia’s €22 fee includes 15kg—exceeding this costs €10/kg.

Q: What’s the best month to fly without crowds?

A: March has 33% fewer travelers than April (based on JAL data). Avoid Golden Week (late April–early May) where flights surge 61% in price.

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