This blog is to keep a record on the process to secure flight ticket at most suitable time for best possible price.
My son's secondary school planned a student exchange trip to Toyohashi (Aichi Prefecture). The nearest airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) which is located at Nagoya.
Due to recent political issue between China and Japan, it was announced that China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan | The Star (27/Jan/2026). Thus, flight selection had been limited to only several airlines except those from China. With such limitation, Singapore Airlines will be the one of the best option, and it is expected the fare will continue to increase if the political issue continues as it is. On the other hand, school teacher is looking for ticket purchase directly via travel agency as alternative option.
1) Proposal #1
Target Date: 22/May/2026 (Fri) ~ 30/May/2026 (Sat) - 9D8N
Target Flight: Singapore Airlines
Departure: Penang International Airport (PIA)
Arrival: Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Flight Fare Monitoring:
- 12/12/2025: RM3,283
- 03/02/2026: RM3,841
- 04/02/2026: RM3,758
- 09/02/2026: RM3,757
- 10/02/2026: RM4,117
- 23/02/2026: RM4,476
Pros:
- Shortest flight time, longer stay time in Japan.
Cons:
- Price kept increasing from day to day.
2) Proposal #2
Target Date: 23/May/2026 (Sat) ~ 31/May/2026 (Sun) - 9D8N
Target Flight: Singapore Airlines
Departure: Penang International Airport (PIA)
Arrival: Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Flight Fare Monitoring:
- 10/02/2026: RM3,757
- 23/02/2026: RM3,756
Pros:
- Cheapest price at this moment (23/Feb/2026)
Cons:
- Longer transit time at Singapore Changi Airport when heading to Japan. However, possible of 2.5-hour guided FREE Singapore Tour during the long hours transit.
3) Proposal #3
Target Date: 22/May/2026 (Fri) ~ 31/May/2026 (Sun) - 10D9N
Target Flight: China Airlines
Departure: Penang International Airport (PIA)
Arrival: Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Flight Fare Monitoring:
- 23/02/2026: RM3,408 (via Travel Agency)
Pros:
- Day flight. Travelers who transit through Taoyuan International Airport and enter Taiwan for a stay of up to 24 hours during their layover will receive a gift voucher worth NT$600. The vouchers can be redeemed across airport restaurants, duty-free outlets, souvenir shops, and retail stores.
Cons:
- Layover 2-night (to/fro) at Taoyuan Airport. Need to pay additional for 2-night stay at airport hotel (for 2-night, twin sharing basis).
Conclusion:
- Majority voted to proceed on Proposal #3 as we do not know if the flight fare will further increase or not. Secure a seat earlier with China Airlines save us from future uncertainty.
- Total payment of RM3,848 (Flight RM3,408 + Hotel RM440).
Travel Insurance
- Lounge Finder | Complimentary Airport Lounge Access (if flight delay more than 60min)
- The "Enter Taiwan, Enjoy a Gift!” campaign will open for online registration at 12:00 PM on November 1, 2025, and will run until October 31, 2026. Specifically designed for transit travelers, the campaign offers tangible incentives that encourage international visitors to explore the airport's unique shops and enjoy Taiwanese delicacies during their layovers. Through this effort, the Tourism Administration aims to enhance Taiwan's international visibility and attract return visits from transit passengers.
- Travelers holding a non–Republic of China (Taiwan) passport who transit through Taoyuan International Airport and enter Taiwan for a stay of up to 24 hours during their layover will receive a gift voucher worth NT$600. The vouchers can be redeemed across airport restaurants, duty-free outlets, souvenir shops, and retail stores.
- Travelers can register their basic information on the campaign website. Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport, they can present their passport and onward international boarding pass at the Taiwan Tourism Administration's Visitor Service Centers (located in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2) to receive a NT$600 shopping voucher.
- Evening Tour @ Gourmet Guided Tour with Night Market. Tour schedule | Free Half-Day Tour. The night tour accepts group reservation only. If you have such request, please send us your inquiry to halfdaytour@mail.tad.gov.tw
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
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