Flying from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT): What you need to know
Taipei's main base, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT).
Book a direct Taipei to Akita Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Akita is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Taipei. Akita Airport is located in Akita.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Taipei to AXT. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Get there in one go from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Nonstop flights from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT) are available from here.
When leaving from TPE, you can take a direct flight from Taipei to Akita Airport with Tigerair Taiwan.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Tigerair Taiwan between TPE and AXT.
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Akita Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to AXT flight:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Akita Airport (AXT)
Once your flight from Taipei to Akita Airport has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Syohoen is a good option just a short drive from AXT.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week before your Taipei to Akita Airport flight.
The address for AXT is Akita 県道326号線.
Getting from Akita Airport (AXT) to central Akita
From Akita Airport, central Akita is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT)
$220 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Akita Airport. Return flights start from $391. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Taipei to AXT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to Akita Airport (AXT). April is when most people travel to Akita. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
Book a Taipei to AXT plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Akita to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Akita Airport in February when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Akita
After booking your flight from Taipei to Akita Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Akita:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Omoriyama Observation Deck, Turret of Kubota Castle and Narayama Gaiku Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Akita.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Akita. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Around 161 kilometres southeast of Akita, Ishinomaki is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Ishinomaki Manga Road, Ryusenin and Ishinomori Manga Museum.