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Japan Travel Information

Our aim is to make your journey from the UK to your chosen ski resort as easy and as stress free as possible. We have first-hand experience of all the different travel options and routes and will be happy to advise which itinerary will be best suited to your party size and make up.

We work very closely with our key travel partners to ensure that Ski Independence clients are all handled in an efficient and hassle-free way to ensure that your journey to and from the resort is an enjoyable as possible.

Flights & Airlines

Your choice of transcontinental flight, airline and route will all have a big bearing on the type of journey to expect. Remember that you may be in the air for up to 14 hours and crossing many time zones. To begin enjoying your holiday the minute you reach your chosen resort, please remember that the cheapest flight option may not always be the best.

Ski Independence offer a range of partner airlines offering routings to a selection of our chosen Japanese resorts. We offer domestic add-on flights from every major UK airport.

Baggage Policies for all airlines

Upgrades

Upgrading your flight to Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class or booking a private transfer may be much better value than you imagine. We will of course be happy to advise you on the best options at the time of quoting or booking and we have some of the options available below.

All Nippon Airlines fly from London Heathrow daily via Tokyo (Narita) to the following ski gateways

Sapporo (New Chitose Airport): Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano

Upgrades to All Nippon’s Premium Economy and Business Class are available on all transcontinental flights. Please just ask us for a quote

Japan Airlines fly from London Heathrow daily via Tokyo (Narita) to the following ski gateways

Sapporo (New Chitose Airport): Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano
Asahikawa: Furano

Upgrades to All Nippon’s Premium Economy and Business Class are available on all transcontinental flights. Please just ask us for a quote

We have been a British Airways Preferred Partner Tour Operator since 2004 – one of a very select number in the UK. This gives us access to the best possible rates and offers throughout the winter.

British Airways fly daily direct, non-stop from Heathrow T5 to Tokyo (Narita) – we then use ANA (All Nippon Airlines) or JAL (Japan Airlines) to fly you internally from Tokyo to Sapporo or Asahikawa:

Club World

Choosing Club World means travelling in total comfort.

  • Dedicated departure lounges and Elemis Travel Spa are designed to give you choice before your flight, whether you wish to relax, dine or be pampered.
  • The Club World seats give you your own space and time to do what you want, when you want.
  • Bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever, you can guarantee complete comfort.

World Traveller Plus

Make your trip that bit more special

  • For an affordable premium, enjoy the luxury of 20% more personal space than World Traveller with seven inches more legroom and a wider seat.
  • Make yourself comfortable in your armchair-style seat that comes with adjustable head, foot and leg rests.
  • Relax and enjoy the quieter, stress-free surroundings of the smaller and more private cabin with a maximum of six rows.

World Traveller

Comfort & first class service

  • Fly World Traveller and relax in the knowledge that everything will be taken care of, allowing you to simply sit back and enjoy what’s on offer.
  • Everything is designed with your comfort in mind. Your ergonomically designed seat comes with lumbar support, headrest and recline.
  • The friendly and professional crew are always on hand providing a complimentary bar service throughout your flights as well as tasty meals.

 

Transfers

If you have booked a Ski Independence shuttle or private transfer, your driver will meet you from your flight and direct or escort you to your vehicle.

We offer a wide choice of shared and private transfers and will recommend the best option for your party size. We mostly use smaller transfer vehicles for our shared transfers believing them to be more comfortable and convenient than larger 50-seater coaches. We will often recommend private transfers which can offer better value, especially if there are four or more passengers in your party.