Flying from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Tijuana, where Tijuana Airport is located. Tokyo operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from TIJ to Tokyo. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Mexico and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organizing your flight tickets from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Tijuana to TIJ takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near TIJ? If you're catching an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Tokyo
C$589 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,185. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from TIJ to Tokyo, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 58 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near NRT. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from TIJ to Tokyo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tokyo in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from TIJ to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Tijuana Airport to Tokyo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Complete your Tokyo trip with a car rental
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