Travelling from Sapporo to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the departure points for your flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport (SDJ). Explore your options for setting off from New Chitose Airport (CTS) or Okadama Airport (OKD), two of the city's main airports.
Approximately 1 hour 8 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport.
Sendai's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Sapporo. Sendai Airport is located in Sendai.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the most popular route. There are 261 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) at 20:00. Opt for the first CTS to SDJ departure with Japan Airlines at 07:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Sapporo to SDJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sapporo
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from New Chitose Airport (CTS). Direct flights from Sapporo to Sendai Airport (SDJ) are available from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Sapporo to Sendai Airport departing from CTS. Book your journey with one of these:
The distance from central Sapporo to CTS is approximately 56 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to New Chitose Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
About Sendai Airport (SDJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SDJ:
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
Sendai Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Sendai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sapporo to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
For a one-way ticket from Sapporo to Sendai Airport, R 855 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 1,686. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Sapporo to SDJ.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sapporo to Sendai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Sapporo to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sapporo to Sendai Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Sendai in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sendai is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Sapporo to SDJ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 3ºC.
More about Sendai
Once you've booked your flight from Sapporo to Sendai Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sendai:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Sendai Castle, The Miyagi Museum of Art and Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port are essential stops on your Sendai itinerary.
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