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Air New Zealand operates AKL-NSN multiple times daily — ~1h flight.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"AKL","city":"Auckland","country":"New Zealand","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Auckland for the transpacific leg to Honolulu. AKL-HNL is operated by Air New Zealand (~9h). Allow 3h for domestic-to-international terminal transfer.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"HNL","city":"Honolulu","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Honolulu (HNL) is a natural Pacific stopover before returning to the mainland. Hawaiian Airlines and United both operate HNL-SFO daily — ~5.5h flight westbound.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SFO","city":"San Francisco","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to San Francisco via Hawaiian Airlines or United from Honolulu.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Adventure","Wildlife & nature","Beach & islands"],"ticketType":"single","title":"New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/SFO-AKL-NSN-AKL-HNL-SFO/"},{"allianceHints":["Star Alliance","Oneworld","Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["experienced-rtw","sabbatical","couples"],"bestSeason":"oct-dec","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"eastward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":12,"min":6},"fareVolatility":"moderate","id":"silk-road-crossing","keyTakeaways":["Touches six regions including Middle East — most diverse classic in the set.","Turkish Airlines + Emirates make the IST→DXB and DXB→DEL legs uncomplicated.","Economy estimate $1,651–$2,518 USD as of May 2026."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","oneSentenceSummary":"Six-region RTW tracing the historical Silk Road by air — Istanbul, Dubai, Delhi, Bangkok, Tokyo.","priceFrom":1651,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","Europe","Middle East","South Asia","Southeast Asia","East Asia"],"routeString":"JFK-IST-DXB-DEL-BKK-NRT-JFK","stops":[{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Origin / return.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"IST","city":"Istanbul","country":"Türkiye","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Turkish Airlines hub — daily TK1 to JFK, TK762 to DXB. 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both have once-daily direct service.","Economy estimate $2,082–$3,176 USD as of May 2026 — Africa segment drives variance."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","oneSentenceSummary":"Bucket-list RTW touching five continents — adds Cape Town to the classic eastbound shape.","priceFrom":2082,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","Europe","Africa","Southeast Asia","Australasia"],"routeString":"JFK-LHR-CPT-BKK-SYD-JFK","stops":[{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Origin / return.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"LHR","city":"London","country":"United Kingdom","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"BA T5 onward to CPT is overnight (BA059), arriving 10:30 the next day.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"CPT","city":"Cape Town","country":"South Africa","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Limited direct East-of-Africa connectivity — CPT→BKK requires a JNB or DXB stop. SAA routes via JNB; Emirates via DXB adds $100–$200.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"BKK","city":"Bangkok","country":"Thailand","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Recovery hub between Africa and Australasia — Thai Airways concourse G.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SYD","city":"Sydney","country":"Australia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Qantas hub — SYD→JFK has no direct service; agent will book one-stop via LAX (Qantas QF11+JetBlue) or DFW (Qantas QF7+AA). Total time ~22h.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Adventure","Wildlife & nature","Cities","Culture & history"],"ticketType":"single","title":"Five Continents: NYC → London → Cape Town → Bangkok → Sydney → NYC","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/JFK-LHR-CPT-BKK-SYD-JFK/"},{"allianceHints":["Oneworld","Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["experienced-rtw","sabbatical","couples"],"bestSeason":"oct-dec","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"westward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":14,"min":8},"fareVolatility":"moderate","id":"south-america-loop-rtw","keyTakeaways":["Less common pairing — South America + Australasia + SE Asia on one ticket.","EZE→AKL transpacific is the bottleneck — Air New Zealand NZ31 once daily; LATAM via SCL is the alternate.","Economy estimate $2,162–$3,298 USD as of May 2026."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","oneSentenceSummary":"Southern-hemisphere-heavy RTW with two South American stops before crossing the South Pacific to Australasia.","priceFrom":2162,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","South America","Australasia","Southeast Asia"],"routeString":"JFK-GRU-EZE-AKL-SYD-BKK-JFK","stops":[{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Origin / return.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"GRU","city":"São Paulo","country":"Brazil","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"LATAM hub — onward to EZE on LA8001 daily, 3h. Or use GRU as a side-trip base (Rio, Iguazu, Salvador).","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"EZE","city":"Buenos Aires","country":"Argentina","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"EZE is the only South American airport with direct transpacific service to AKL — Air NZ NZ30/31, 3x weekly.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"AKL","city":"Auckland","country":"New Zealand","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Air NZ hub — onward to SYD multiple daily on NZ101/103/105, 3.5h.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SYD","city":"Sydney","country":"Australia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Qantas / Jetstar onward to BKK direct on QF23, 9.5h.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"BKK","city":"Bangkok","country":"Thailand","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Recovery hub before the long way home. BKK→JFK has no commercial direct — routes via NRT (ANA), ICN (Korean), HKG (Cathay), or DOH (Qatar). Qatar typically cheapest, ANA usually fastest.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Adventure","Cities","Culture & history","Off the beaten path"],"ticketType":"mixed","title":"South America Loop RTW: NYC → São Paulo → Buenos Aires → Auckland → Sydney → Bangkok → NYC","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/JFK-GRU-EZE-AKL-SYD-BKK-JFK/"},{"allianceHints":["Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["honeymoon","couples","premium-complex"],"bestSeason":"apr-jun","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"eastward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":6,"min":3},"fareVolatility":"high","id":"honeymoon-rtw","keyTakeaways":["Tahiti (PPT) → Sydney → Bali → Paris hits two flagship beach destinations and two world cities in one ticket.","PPT and DPS are not on the same alliance — expect mixed-carrier routing with at least one self-transfer leg.","Economy estimate $2,381–$3,631 USD; common Premium Economy upgrade adds $1,200–$1,800."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","oneSentenceSummary":"Honeymoon-shaped RTW pairing two beach stops (Tahiti, Bali) with two anchor cities (Sydney, Paris).","priceFrom":2381,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","Pacific","Australasia","Southeast Asia","Europe"],"routeString":"LAX-PPT-SYD-DPS-CDG-LAX","stops":[{"airportCode":"LAX","city":"Los Angeles","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Origin / return — TBIT for Air Tahiti Nui and French Bee departures.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"PPT","city":"Papeete","country":"French Polynesia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"PPT has limited onward connectivity — only Air Tahiti Nui and Air France serve transpac. Pad your stay; missed onward = next-day rebook.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SYD","city":"Sydney","country":"Australia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Qantas / Jetstar hub — onward to DPS direct on QF45 or via Jetstar JQ45.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"DPS","city":"Denpasar (Bali)","country":"Indonesia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"DPS→CDG is the long pole — no direct service. Routings via SIN (Air France), DXB (Emirates), or DOH (Qatar) — typically 17–20h.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"CDG","city":"Paris","country":"France","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"CDG T2E — Air France hub; afternoon AF066 to LAX.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"LAX","city":"Los Angeles","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Beach & islands","Luxury","Cities"],"ticketType":"mixed","title":"Honeymoon RTW: LA → Tahiti → Sydney → Bali → Paris → LA","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/LAX-PPT-SYD-DPS-CDG-LAX/"},{"allianceHints":["Star Alliance","SkyTeam","Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["couples","retirees","sabbatical"],"bestSeason":"oct-dec","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"eastward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":8,"min":5},"fareVolatility":"moderate","id":"africa-azores-loop-honolulu","keyTakeaways":["The only common RTW routing featuring a direct Ponta Delgada (Azores) to Toronto transoceanic leg.","KLM operates AMS-CPT direct (~11h) — one of the most reliable Southern Africa connections from Europe.","TAP Air Portugal connects Cape Town to Lisbon direct, making the Africa-to-Europe segment seamless.","Oct–Dec is optimal — Cape Town summer, mild Azores weather, and lower transatlantic fares.","Economy pricing typically ranges $2,800–$4,200 depending on season and Azores leg availability."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-04-29T00:00:00Z","oneSentenceSummary":"A 9-stop round-trip from Honolulu combining the US East Coast, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Lisbon, the Azores, and Toronto via KLM, TAP, and Azores Airlines.","priceFrom":2800,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","Europe","Africa"],"routeString":"HNL-SEA-JFK-AMS-CPT-LIS-PDL-YYZ-SFO-HNL","stops":[{"airportCode":"HNL","city":"Honolulu","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) is the Hawaii hub. Connecting domestic to SEA is the most reliable mainland gateway — United and Alaska both operate multiple daily departures.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SEA","city":"Seattle","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) connects to JFK via Alaska or Delta. Alternatively, use SEA as a stopover before the transatlantic — good city for a night.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"JFK","city":"New York","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"JFK is the primary transatlantic gateway. KLM and Delta operate JFK-AMS daily — allow 3+ hours connection if transiting same day.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"AMS","city":"Amsterdam","country":"Netherlands","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Schiphol (AMS) is the KLM/SkyTeam hub. KLM operates AMS-CPT direct (~11h) — one of the most consistent Southern Africa connections from Northern Europe.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"CPT","city":"Cape Town","country":"South Africa","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Cape Town International (CPT) is the Southern Africa leisure hub. TAP Air Portugal operates CPT-LIS direct — one of the cleanest Africa-to-Europe connections available.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"LIS","city":"Lisbon","country":"Portugal","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is the TAP hub. Azores Airlines and TAP both serve PDL from LIS — short 2-hour hop. Excellent city to recover from the Africa-to-Europe overnight.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"PDL","city":"Ponta Delgada","country":"Portugal","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"João Paulo II Airport (PDL) serves São Miguel Island — the largest Azores island. Azores Airlines operates PDL-YYZ direct — rare North Atlantic routing with no hub connection needed.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"YYZ","city":"Toronto","country":"Canada","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the Air Canada Star Alliance hub. YYZ-SFO connects multiple times daily — good overnight stopover before the transpacific leg back to Hawaii.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SFO","city":"San Francisco","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"SFO connects to HNL via United and Hawaiian Airlines multiple times daily. Can extend SFO stay or use as a same-day connection home to Honolulu.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"HNL","city":"Honolulu","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Honolulu. Hawaiian Airlines and United both operate SFO-HNL daily — ~5.5 hour flight.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Cities","Culture & history","Adventure","Beach & islands"],"ticketType":"mixed","title":"Africa & Azores Loop from Honolulu","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/HNL-SEA-JFK-AMS-CPT-LIS-PDL-YYZ-SFO-HNL/"},{"allianceHints":["Oneworld","Star Alliance"],"bestFor":["couples","experienced-rtw","digital-nomad"],"bestSeason":"apr-jun","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"westward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":9,"min":5},"fareVolatility":"moderate","id":"pacific-rim-iberia-loop-philadelphia","keyTakeaways":["Singapore Airlines SIN-FRA direct (~13.5h) is one of the longest nonstop routes on this itinerary.","Porto to Lisbon surface sector (Alfa Pendular train, 3h) avoids a redundant short-haul flight.","TAP Air Portugal offers one of the only direct LIS-PHL transatlantic connections — clean return leg.","Apr–Jun is optimal — Japan spring season, shoulder season in Australia, comfortable in Singapore.","Economy pricing typically ranges $3,200–$5,000 depending on Australia leg timing."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-04-29T00:00:00Z","oneSentenceSummary":"A 9-stop westward loop from Philadelphia covering Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Iberia via Oneworld and Star Alliance carriers with a Porto-to-Lisbon train","priceFrom":3200,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","Australasia","East Asia","Southeast Asia","Europe"],"routeString":"PHL-LAX-MEL-HKG-KIX-SIN-FRA-OPO-LIS-PHL","stops":[{"airportCode":"PHL","city":"Philadelphia","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Philadelphia International (PHL) connects to LAX via American Airlines (Oneworld) multiple times daily. PHL is a strong American hub — good transcon options.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"LAX","city":"Los Angeles","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"LAX is the primary transpacific gateway to Australia. Qantas and United both operate LAX-MEL direct (~16h). Terminal connections at LAX can be slow — allow 3h minimum.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"MEL","city":"Melbourne","country":"Australia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Tullamarine (MEL) is Australia's second-busiest airport. Cathay Pacific and Qantas operate MEL-HKG — evening departures connect well into East Asia the following morning.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"HKG","city":"Hong Kong","country":"Hong Kong SAR","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Hong Kong International (HKG) is the Cathay Pacific Oneworld hub. HKG-KIX is a 3.5h hop — multiple daily departures. One of the best-connected Asia gateway airports.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"KIX","city":"Osaka","country":"Japan","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Kansai International (KIX) serves Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara — the cultural heart of Japan. KIX-SIN is operated by Singapore Airlines and Jetstar Asia. Allow 4+ hours for KIX customs.","visaNote":"Japan: visa-free for most Western passport holders up to 90 days. Check current rules — Japan has been updating entry policies."},{"airportCode":"SIN","city":"Singapore","country":"Singapore","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Changi (SIN) is the Asia-Pacific anchor. Singapore Airlines operates SIN-FRA direct (~13.5h) — one of the longest nonstop routes in the network. Changi connections are extremely efficient.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"FRA","city":"Frankfurt","country":"Germany","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Frankfurt (FRA) is the Lufthansa/Star Alliance hub. FRA-OPO is a 2.5h TAP or Lufthansa connection — multiple daily departures. T1/T2 shuttle requires 30+ minutes between terminals.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"OPO","city":"Porto","country":"Portugal","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) serves Porto. Lisbon is 3 hours by Alfa Pendular train — a comfortable and scenic surface sector. TAP operates LIS-PHL direct for the return.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"LIS","city":"Lisbon","country":"Portugal","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":true,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Surface sector from Porto (OPO) by Alfa Pendular train — 3 hours, no flight needed. TAP Air Portugal operates LIS-PHL direct (~8.5h) — a clean return to Philadelphia.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"PHL","city":"Philadelphia","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Philadelphia. TAP Air Portugal operates LIS-PHL direct — one of the few transatlantic routes serving PHL directly.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Cities","Culture & history","Food & drink","Adventure"],"ticketType":"mixed","title":"Pacific Rim & Iberia Loop from Philadelphia","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/PHL-LAX-MEL-HKG-KIX-SIN-FRA-OPO-LIS-PHL/"},{"allianceHints":["Star Alliance","Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["couples","experienced-rtw","sabbatical"],"bestSeason":"apr-jun","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"westward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":10,"min":6},"fareVolatility":"moderate","id":"africa-southeast-asia-grand-loop-istanbul","keyTakeaways":["Ethiopian Airlines ADD hub is the key Africa connection — most reliable East-to-Southern Africa routing.","Victoria Falls (VFA) is served directly by Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa.","SFO-SIN nonstop (United/Singapore Airlines) is one of the longest transpacific routes at ~17 hours.","Turkish Airlines SGN-IST direct makes for a clean Southeast Asia to Istanbul return leg.","Economy class pricing typically ranges $3,800–$5,500 depending on season and booking lead time."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-04-29T00:00:00Z","oneSentenceSummary":"A 10-stop round-the-world from Istanbul covering East Africa, Victoria Falls, Southern Africa, Western Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia via predominantly Star Alliance carriers.","priceFrom":3800,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["Africa","Europe","North America","Southeast Asia","Middle East"],"routeString":"IST-JRO-ADD-VFA-JNB-FRA-AUS-SFO-SIN-SGN-IST","stops":[{"airportCode":"IST","city":"Istanbul","country":"Turkey","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Istanbul Airport (IST) is the Turkish Airlines hub — connections under 90 mins are risky given terminal size. Allow extra buffer for first departure.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"JRO","city":"Kilimanjaro","country":"Tanzania","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"JRO serves Kilimanjaro trekkers and Serengeti safari circuits. Ethiopian Airlines via ADD is the most reliable connection from Istanbul.","visaNote":"Tanzania: visa on arrival or e-visa available — $50 USD."},{"airportCode":"ADD","city":"Addis Ababa","country":"Ethiopia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Bole Airport (ADD) is the Ethiopian Airlines hub — most efficient Africa-to-Africa connection. Minimum 2-hour layover recommended for onward connections.","visaNote":"Ethiopia: e-visa required. Apply at least 2 weeks in advance."},{"airportCode":"VFA","city":"Victoria Falls","country":"Zimbabwe","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"VFA is a small international airport — Ethiopian Airlines connects directly from ADD. Ideal base for the Falls and optional Botswana/Zambia day trips.","visaNote":"Zimbabwe: KAZA Uni-Visa ($50 USD) covers Zimbabwe and Zambia — purchased on arrival."},{"airportCode":"JNB","city":"Johannesburg","country":"South Africa","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"O.R. Tambo (JNB) is the main Southern Africa hub for onward connections to Europe. Allow 3+ hours for international connections — terminals are separate buildings.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"FRA","city":"Frankfurt","country":"Germany","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Frankfurt (FRA) is the Lufthansa/Star Alliance hub — efficient transatlantic connection. T1 to T2 requires a shuttle bus; add 30 mins to any connection time.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"AUS","city":"Austin","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) connects from FRA via United hubs (IAH or ORD). Growing transatlantic service — confirm connection airport at booking.","visaNote":"USA: ESTA required for VWP nationals — apply minimum 72 hours before departure."},{"airportCode":"SFO","city":"San Francisco","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"SFO is the primary transpacific gateway. United and Singapore Airlines operate direct to SIN — ~17-hour flight. Transpacific departures from the International Terminal.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SIN","city":"Singapore","country":"Singapore","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Changi (SIN) is the Asia-Pacific hub anchor. Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines connect directly to SGN — under 2 hours.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SGN","city":"Ho Chi Minh City","country":"Vietnam","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Tan Son Nhat (SGN) is the main Vietnam gateway. Turkish Airlines operates SGN-IST direct (13h) — one of the cleanest return legs in Southeast Asia.","visaNote":"Vietnam: e-visa required. Apply at least 3 business days in advance."},{"airportCode":"IST","city":"Istanbul","country":"Turkey","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines SGN-IST direct is one of the best value long-hauls in the network.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Adventure","Wildlife & nature","Cities","Culture & history"],"ticketType":"single","title":"Africa & Southeast Asia Grand Loop from Istanbul","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/IST-JRO-ADD-VFA-JNB-FRA-AUS-SFO-SIN-SGN-IST/"},{"allianceHints":["Star Alliance","SkyTeam","Mixed carriers"],"bestFor":["experienced-rtw","sabbatical","digital-nomad"],"bestSeason":"jan-mar","cabinClass":"economy","currency":"USD","direction":"westward","estimatedDurationWeeks":{"max":14,"min":8},"fareVolatility":"high","id":"asia-europe-grand-tour-tampa","keyTakeaways":["Two surface sectors: KUL to SIN by bus/train (4–5h) and CDG to MAD by TGV (9–10h) — no extra flights needed.","Jan–Mar is the optimal travel window — dry season in SE Asia, cooler in South Asia and Japan.","Multi-ticket routing: each segment is priced independently — total cost varies more than single-ticket RTWs.","17 stops across 6 regions makes this one of the most geographically comprehensive RTW configurations.","Economy pricing typically ranges $4,500–$7,500 depending on booking timing and SE Asia segment availability."],"lastPriceCheck":"2026-04-29T00:00:00Z","oneSentenceSummary":"A 17-stop Asia and Europe grand tour from Tampa covering Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, India, Turkey, and Iberia with two overland sectors.","priceFrom":4500,"priceSyncStatus":"manual","regions":["North America","East Asia","Southeast Asia","South Asia","Europe","Middle East"],"routeString":"TPA-EWR-NRT-ICN-TPE-HKG-MNL-DPS-CGK-KUL-SIN-BOM-IST-CDG-MAD-EWR-TPA","stops":[{"airportCode":"TPA","city":"Tampa","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Tampa International (TPA) connects to EWR via United multiple times daily. TPA is United's Florida hub connection for transatlantic and transpacific routing via Newark.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"EWR","city":"Newark","country":"United States","isLayover":true,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Newark Liberty (EWR) is the United transpacific hub. EWR-NRT on United or ANA is ~14h — one of the most reliable Japan connections from the US East Coast.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"NRT","city":"Tokyo","country":"Japan","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Narita (NRT) is the primary international gateway for Tokyo. ANA operates NRT-ICN multiple times daily — 2.5h hop to Seoul. Customs at NRT can be slow; allow 2h on arrival.","visaNote":"Japan: visa-free for most Western passport holders up to 90 days."},{"airportCode":"ICN","city":"Seoul","country":"South Korea","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Incheon (ICN) is one of Asia's best-connected airports. Korean Air and EVA Air both operate ICN-TPE — 2.5h flight. ICN is also a strong backup hub if NRT connections are disrupted.","visaNote":"South Korea: visa-free for most Western passport holders up to 90 days."},{"airportCode":"TPE","city":"Taipei","country":"Taiwan","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Taoyuan (TPE) is the EVA Air and China Airlines hub. TPE-HKG is a 1.5h hop with multiple daily departures. Taipei is a strong food and night market stop between Seoul and Hong Kong.","visaNote":"Taiwan: visa-free for most Western passport holders up to 90 days."},{"airportCode":"HKG","city":"Hong Kong","country":"Hong Kong SAR","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Hong Kong International (HKG) is the Cathay Pacific Oneworld hub. HKG-MNL is a 1.5h flight — multiple carriers operate this route. HKG customs are efficient for pre-cleared connections.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"MNL","city":"Manila","country":"Philippines","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Ninoy Aquino (MNL) connects to DPS via Cebu Pacific or Philippines Airlines. MNL terminals vary by carrier — confirm terminal when booking. Allow extra time for departure queues.","visaNote":"Philippines: visa on arrival for most Western passport holders up to 30 days."},{"airportCode":"DPS","city":"Bali","country":"Indonesia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Ngurah Rai (DPS) serves Bali. Garuda Indonesia operates DPS-CGK multiple times daily — 2h flight. Jan–Mar is Bali's green season — fewer crowds and lower accommodation rates.","visaNote":"Indonesia: visa on arrival for most Western passport holders, $35 USD, 30 days."},{"airportCode":"CGK","city":"Jakarta","country":"Indonesia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) is Indonesia's busiest airport. Garuda and Malaysia Airlines operate CGK-KUL (~2h). CGK Terminal 3 handles most international departures — allow extra time.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"KUL","city":"Kuala Lumpur","country":"Malaysia","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"KL International (KUL) is the Malaysia Airlines hub. The KUL-SIN surface sector by coach or train (4–5h) is one of Southeast Asia's most-traveled overland routes — no flight needed.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"SIN","city":"Singapore","country":"Singapore","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":true,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Surface sector from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) by coach or train — 4–5h, no flight required. Singapore Airlines operates SIN-BOM direct (~5.5h). Changi is the most efficient transit hub in the region.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"BOM","city":"Mumbai","country":"India","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM) is India's busiest international airport. Turkish Airlines operates BOM-IST direct (~8h) — strong connection into Europe via Istanbul.","visaNote":"India: e-visa required. Apply at least 4 business days in advance."},{"airportCode":"IST","city":"Istanbul","country":"Turkey","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Istanbul Airport (IST) is the Turkish Airlines hub. IST-CDG is ~4h — multiple daily departures. IST is an excellent stopover between South Asia and Western Europe.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"CDG","city":"Paris","country":"France","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the Air France SkyTeam hub. Madrid is 9–10h by TGV/Renfe Ouigo from Paris Gare de Lyon — a comfortable surface sector requiring no flight.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"MAD","city":"Madrid","country":"Spain","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":true,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Surface sector from Paris CDG by TGV/Renfe high-speed train — 9–10h, departs Paris Gare de Lyon. Iberia operates MAD-EWR direct (~9h) — strong transatlantic return to Newark.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"EWR","city":"Newark","country":"United States","isLayover":true,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Newark via Iberia MAD-EWR. United connects EWR-TPA multiple times daily — straightforward domestic connection back to Tampa.","visaNote":null},{"airportCode":"TPA","city":"Tampa","country":"United States","isLayover":false,"isSurfaceSector":false,"requiresRecheckBags":false,"selfTransferOnward":false,"selfTransferRisk":null,"stopHighlight":"Return to Tampa via United from Newark. EWR-TPA is ~3h — multiple daily departures.","visaNote":null}],"themes":["Cities","Culture & history","Food & drink","Adventure","Beach & islands"],"ticketType":"multi","title":"Asia & Europe Grand Tour from Tampa","tripPlannerUrl":"https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/route/TPA-EWR-NRT-ICN-TPE-HKG-MNL-DPS-CGK-KUL-SIN-BOM-IST-CDG-MAD-EWR-TPA/"}]}