Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SCL to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from SCL to Tokyo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
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SCL is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SCL:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tokyo
The best price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo flight is RM2,754. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM6,358. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SCL to Tokyo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SCL to Tokyo.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
There are some great places ready to welcome you near NRT. Unwind and get cosy after your SCL to Tokyo flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at NRT will save you money.
Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Visit Tokyo during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.