Qatar Airways has launched their first business class sale campaign of 2019. Conveniently it ends on January 17th, which is also the start date of their #LikeNeverBefore campaign. It remains to be seen if that campaign has even better deals.
In case you don’t want to wait for one more week, here are the best business class deals of the current campaign:
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Business Class from Stockholm and Sofia to Singapore from 1404 EUR
This price is available between July 4, 2019 – July 11, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Business Class from Stockholm to Penang from 1688 EUR
This price is available between November 13, 2019 – November 21, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Business Class from Stockholm and Sofia to Singapore from 1404 EUR
This price is available between July 4, 2019 – July 11, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below).
Airport Transportation options in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN) is the main gateway to Singapore. Located on the main island of the Lion City, the airport features efficient and affordable connections to the downtown area.
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is both efficient and affordable transportation option from SIN to the city. The train station is located at Terminal 2, where you can board the train leaving to Tanah Merah Station. Change platforms there to catch the connection to downtown Singapore (East West Line). The time of the journey is around 30 minutes. The approximate cost is around S$1.75 with the EZ-link card. MRT trains operate from 5:30 am to 11:18 pm (Mon-Sat) and between 6 am to midnight on Sundays. Departures take place between 7 and 13 minutes.
The bus 36/36A is another affordable solution for getting to the downtown. With the EZ-link card, the price of the bus ride is similar to the MRT train ride. However, traveling times by bus are much longer – about 1:30 hours.
Changi Airport Shuttle provides drop-offs to most centrally-located hotels. You can find buses of this 24/7 service next to terminals 1, 2 and 3. The departing frequency is every 15 minutes during peak and 30 minutes during off-peak hours. In ideal conditions, their buses need up to 30 minutes to cover the distance from SIN to the city center. The full price ticket is S$9.
Taxi companies charge up to S$60 for transfers from the airport to downtown Singapore.
Business Class from Stockholm to Hong Kong from 1653 EUR
This price is available between July 4, 2019 – July 11, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Business Class from Stockholm to Bangkok from 1539 EUR
This price is available between July 4, 2019 – July 11, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
As you can see from the screenshot, there are also few alternatives to Qatar Airways. By adding a few more euros, you can on Finnair via Helsinki, Finland (read our Finnair A330 review to Bangkok here) or on British Airways via London Heathrow. All options have one stop – so we don’t really see any reason for choosing either of these two options.
Transportation options from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city can be found from our previous deal (unfortunately already expired) article.
Business Class from Helsinki to Phuket from 1454 EUR
This price is available between April 17, 2019 – April 24, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Airport Transportation options in Phuket
Taxi or Grab are the most convenient ways of transportation. The taxi station is located right once you leave the terminal. If you are a first-time visitor to Phuket or Thailand in general, avoid taking non-metered taxis unless you are feeling adventurous. Under normal traffic conditions, travel time from the airport to the downtown is about 45 minutes. Average fares from HKT to the city center are around 600 Baht.
Business Class from Helsinki to Tokyo from 1786 EUR
This price is available between May 9, 2019 – May 16, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Airport Transportation options in Tokyo
Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) are the main airline hubs to Tokyo. While the former serves international flights, the latter serves domestic flights for the most part.
NRT is located farther from Tokyo but has more efficient transfer options. Narita Express provides a direct link from the airport to Tokyo Station. Departing from the basement level at terminals 1, 2 and 3, it covers the distance in less than an hour. A one-way ticket costs ¥3020, while round-trip ticket costs ¥4000.
Tokyo Shuttle is another transportation option between NRT and Tokyo. This service is available from 7 am to 11 pm, with departures taking place every 20 or 25 minutes. Travel time is about 1,5 hours and the adult ticket costs ¥1000 (¥900 if bought via the internet).
To reach downtown Tokyo from HND, Keikyu Railways and Tokyo Monorail are the best options. Keikyu Railways trains run from the Domestic Terminal to Shinagawa Station (¥410, 11 minutes), where you can catch a connection to various areas. Tokyo Monorail departs from terminals 1 and 2, running to Hamamatsucho Station, where further connections are available. The full price of the journey is ¥490 and the transfer time is 19 minutes.
Business Class from Helsinki, Belgrade, Sofia and Munich to Beijing from 1353 EUR
This price is available between May 9, 2019 – May 16, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Business Class from Bucharest to Colombo from 1212 EUR
This price is available between May 9, 2019 – May 16, 2019. But similar pricing can be found on a few days per week throughout the year. Details of this business deal can be found through Google Flights (see screenshot below)
Booking Qatar Airways Business Class Deals
The easiest way to book above deals is through Qatar Airways website. However, it might make sense to check through different OTAs, as they might offer a bit lower prices.
Before booking the flights, remember to check our Qatar Airways business class reviews:
- Review: Qatar Airways (A350-1000) QSuites Business Class from Doha to Singapore
- Review: Qatar Airways (787-800) Business Class from Helsinki to Doha
- Review: Qatar Airways (777-300) Business Class from Bangkok to Doha (Updated 2019)
- Review: Qatar Airways (A320) Business Class from Helsinki to Doha (Updated 2019)
- Review: Qatar Airways (A380) Business Class from Doha to Bangkok
British Airways Executive Club Tier Points
Most of the above journeys would earn you 560 Tier Points (except Bucharest-Colombo, which is 360 TP) if credited to British Airways Executive Club, so you pay 2.4 – 3.2 EUR per Tier Point, which on the lower end of the spectrum is relatively good value for money.
BAEC Silver Tier limit is 600 tier points, which gets you for example lounge access, business class check-in, and priority security among other benefits. You can verify the tier point calculations with the tier point calculator found from British Airways website.
