Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Sendai's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Tokyo.
Give yourself enough time to make your NRT to SDJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like May? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NRT and SDJ:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Sapporo Chitose Airport
Itami Domestic (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
At the moment, $114 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $248. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NRT to SDJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the departures from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Tokyo Narita Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near NRT. Whether you have an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SDJ instead:
Grab a Sendai Airport rental car and explore Sendai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sendai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sendai in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sendai Airport for August if you want to visit Sendai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NRT to SDJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sendai. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Tokyo Skytree, Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.