How to find cheap flights to Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Right now, $405 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Aomori Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to AOJ for $823.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Aomori, where Aomori Airport is located, book two months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
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If you aren't in a rush to travel to Aomori, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Aomori Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Aomori
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Aomori in July.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to AOJ.
If you'd love to experience Aomori at its liveliest, lock in your flights to AOJ for June. Being on holiday during peak periods generally means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Aomori are typically cheaper.
Check the weather before you go. August brings the warmest days in Aomori, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Ranging from -5ºC (23ºF) to 3ºC (37ºF), February is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? April is the driest month in Aomori, averaging seven days of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 19 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Aomori Airport (AOJ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Aomori quickly. Take a direct flight to Aomori Airport with one of these airlines:
Japan Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 74% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your AOJ plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+9 timezone at AOJ.
Hotel Route-Inn Aomori Chuo Inter is a popular stay within an easy drive of Aomori Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to AOJ.
Go from runway to road in no time when you pick up a car hire in AOJ. Grab your wheels from NIPPON Rent A Car, Nissan Rent a Car or Alamo and experience parts of Aomori that aren't in every guidebook.
Flights taking off from Aomori Airport arrive as planned 67% of the time. This percentage provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Aomori Airport is located in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Getting to central Aomori from Aomori Airport (AOJ)
The distance from AOJ to central Aomori is about 13 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to AOJ, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
Aomori has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Aomori highlights
These top attractions have to be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Aomori:
Inari Shrine: Located around 8 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Inari Shrine: Hit up this landmark next. Around 14 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Aomori experience.
How to get to Hachinohe from Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Headed to the nearby city of Hachinohe? It's about 105 kilometres from AOJ. Allow around 1 hour 45 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Aomori Airport (AOJ) to Hirosaki
Hirosaki is another city that's easily accessible from Aomori Airport. It's about 24 kilometres away.
The drive time to Hirosaki is roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of Japan
There's plenty more of Japan begging to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north of Aomori, set out for Sapporo. What not to miss? Begin with Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street. The city's nearest major airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS).
Another city in Japan that earns its place on your itinerary is Sendai. From Aomori, it's around 274 kilometres south and offers top sights like Cherry-blossom viewing square and Cherry blossom Square. Spend a little time at Haguro Shrine too. Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the city's main airport.
Add one more stop to the mix with Akita, which is roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Aomori. Arayasakura Park, Kozakura Gaiku Park and Ninomaru Square give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Akita Airport (AXT).
