Travelling from Buenos Aires to Tokyo: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Touch down in Tokyo at Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
To ensure you catch your flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from Argentina and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before booking your cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about adding a stop at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). It's a popular stopover on a flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo leaving Ministro Pistarini Airport. Use a long layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a short break to grab a bite to eat at the airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 2 hours and 8 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 36 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Book a hotel near HND if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 58 minutes.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, settle in at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Tokyo
R 15,588 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Tokyo. Return flights start from R 26,027. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Tokyo
February is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Buenos Aires to Tokyo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Tokyo itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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