Flying from Tokyo to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the primary gateways.
Buenos Aires is 12 hours behind Tokyo and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you make your Tokyo to Buenos Aires flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Buenos Aires
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Tokyo to Buenos Aires flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Tokyo to Buenos Aires is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Tokyo to Buenos Aires flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Break up your Tokyo to Buenos Aires flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Tokyo Narita Airport and Buenos Aires include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires:
73% of flights taking off from Tokyo Narita Airport meet their expected arrival time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost to explore Buenos Aires and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance of your Tokyo to Buenos Aires flight.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires, it takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
After your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires has landed, the city centre is likely next on your itinerary. El Palomar Airport (EPA) is around 16 kilometres from central Buenos Aires.
Go from the arrivals hall to your hotel in one smooth trip by grabbing a El Palomar Airport rental car. You can book with reliable companies here like Rent A Car and Rent A Car.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires is always smart. As well as better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at EPA.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
March is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Buenos Aires, while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Buenos Aires based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Buenos Aires ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Buenos Aires in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Teatro Colón, El Ateneo Grand Splendid and Recoleta Cemetery are highlights which should be on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Argentina, consider La Plata, roughly 56 kilometres southeast of Buenos Aires. Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata are among its highlights.
