{ "response": { "Key": "HND-PAR", "orig": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "PAR", "type": "airport", "city": "Paris", "fullCity": "Paris, France", "airport": "Charles de Gaulle Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) typically takes about 12 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours eastbound, while the return westbound flight often takes around 11 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours. With one stop, total travel time usually ranges from 15 to 18 hours, depending on the layover city." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Tokyo Haneda to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air France, Japan Airlines, and ANA all fly the route daily — Air France operates up to five daily departures, while JAL and ANA each have two. Nonstop fares typically run around $1,700–$2,000, though one-stop itineraries can be found from about $600.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Tokyo to Paris. Japanese citizens can enter France and the Schengen Area visa‑free for short stays up to 90 days within any 180‑day period for tourism or business. French citizens do not need a visa to enter Japan for short stays up to 90 days. Travelers of other nationalities should check both French and Japanese entry requirements based on their citizenship." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Paris?", "answer": "From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the RER B train is the most-used link to central Paris, taking about 30 minutes. The upcoming CDG Express rail line will offer a dedicated 20-minute ride to Gare de l'Est starting in 2027. Taxis and ride-shares (VTC) provide direct door-to-door service with fixed fares to the city. Public buses, including route 9517 to Saint-Denis Pleyel, and inter-airport shuttles are also available. For flexibility, car rentals and parking are accessible via major highways.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/charles-de-gaulle-airport", "title": "Welcome to Charles-de-Gaulle airport (CDG Airport) - Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:16:15Z" }, { "url": "https://parisaeroport.fr/en/charles-de-gaulle-airport/terminal-3", "title": "Maps & Terminals at Paris Charles de Gaulle – Paris Aéroport", "time_published": "2026-03-25T23:15:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDG%20Express", "title": "CDG Express", "time_published": "2026-01-29T07:39:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aéroport_Charles_de_Gaulle_2_TGV_station", "title": "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station", "time_published": "2026-04-23T11:27:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/group/strategy/airport-network/paris-charles-de-gaulle-airport", "title": "Pardon Our Interruption" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Tokyo (HND) to Paris, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red‑eye are available. Options include LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw (departing NRT at 22:50, arriving 06:05), Qatar Airways via Doha (departing NRT at 22:25, arriving 03:20 in the early hours), Emirates via Dubai (departing NRT at 22:30, arriving 04:05 in the early hours), EVA Air via Taipei (departing TPE at 23:30, arriving 07:55 the next morning), Vietnam Airlines via Hanoi (departing 23:20, arriving 07:00 the next morning) or via Ho Chi Minh City (departing 22:50, arriving 06:45 the next morning), and Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur (departing 23:30, arriving 06:55 the next morning).", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Air France, Japan Airlines, and ANA operate nonstop from Tokyo Haneda to Paris. Air France offers the most frequent service at 32 weekly flights with a median fare around $1,718, while Japan Airlines and ANA each run 14 weekly flights. Japan Airlines has a median fare near $1,975; ANA's fare is not listed.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Tokyo and Paris?", "answer": "Common layovers include Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, and Helsinki, offering competitive total travel times. Dubai and Doha provide extensive global connections and efficient hubs, while Istanbul offers a single-terminal layout. Helsinki enables smooth transfers with a compact airport and visa-free transit for many nationalities." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, but afternoon departures may face minor delays. Early flights, particularly those by Japan Airlines, tend to be more punctual." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Paris?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, any required Schengen visa or ETIAS, a payment method for baggage and vaccination certificates if applicable." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Paris?", "answer": "Charles de Gaulle is the primary international gateway with extensive global connections. Orly is closer to central Paris and caters mainly to domestic and European flights. Use CDG for most international arrivals, Orly for regional convenience." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Paris airport?", "answer": "Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has on-site hotels including the ibis Paris CDG Airport near Terminal 3, accessible by a short walk or the free CDGVAL light-rail shuttle, and the Courtyard by Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport, also connected via the CDGVAL tram. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are mentioned, but these hotels offer soundproofed rooms and 24-hour services for transit passengers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/paris-charles-de-gaulle-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Guide (CDG) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:43Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/1404/index.en.shtml", "title": "Ibis Paris CDG Airport - Charles-de-Gaulle Airport Hotel | ALL - ALL", "time_published": "2026-07-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/paris-charles-de-gaulle-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Reviews (CDG)", "time_published": "2024-10-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/1404/index.en.shtml", "title": "Ibis Paris CDG Airport - Charles-de-Gaulle Airport Hotel | ALL - Meetings", "time_published": "2026-03-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/parca-courtyard-paris-charles-de-gaulle-central-airport/overview/", "title": "Courtyard Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport - With Free CDG Tram", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/parca-courtyard-paris-charles-de-gaulle-central-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Courtyard Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport - With Free CDG Tram", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "On the nonstop Tokyo Haneda–Paris route, Japan Airlines flies a Boeing 777-300 and Air France operates both the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 777-300ER. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these three widebody types are the most common. On connecting itineraries, long-haul legs frequently use the Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380-800, and Boeing 787-9 via hubs such as Hong Kong, Doha, Dubai, and Warsaw. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern widebody aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Tokyo Haneda to Paris Charles de Gaulle are operated by Air France (SkyTeam), Japan Airlines (oneworld), and All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance), so all three major global alliances serve this route directly. Other alliances and carriers may also offer connecting itineraries via their hubs.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Tokyo?", "answer": "At Tokyo Haneda (HND), Terminal 3 is where most international lounges are concentrated. The Delta Sky Club (accessible with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or a membership) offers a sushi bar and noodle station. The Centurion Lounge (for Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders) features a full bar and Japanese-inspired small plates. Priority Pass members can use the Sky Lounge South (showers, buffet) and the TIAT Lounge (open overnight as a rest area). In Terminal 2, the Power Lounge Premium (accessible via Priority Pass or Amex Platinum) has showers, premium food, and a full bar. Domestic travelers in Terminal 1 can find several Power Lounges (South, North, Central), all open 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, accessible with Priority Pass or a day pass.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND", "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex HK", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://emirates.com/english/destinations/flights-to-tokyo-haneda", "title": "Flights to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | Where we fly | Emirates", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/HND/Power-Lounge-Premium-Terminal-2-KwhPoM22Lg/", "title": "Power Lounge Premium at Tokyo International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Tokyo to Paris flights depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy usually allows one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins typically offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Tokyo to Paris?", "answer": "Tokyo to Paris flights typically offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat‑bed Business class. First class is available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets usually do not." } } } }