Non-stop flights to Niigata (KIJ)
Niigata Airport is a small airport in Japan. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Niigata.
Niigata is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and its nature.
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All direct flights to Niigata Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Niigata First Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 773 flights arriving at Niigata Airport, which are 182 flights per week or 26 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Niigata are routes from Osaka (ITM) in Japan and Fukuoka (FUK), also in Japan. These two routes together are operated 476 times this month, and make up for 62% of all monthly arrivals at Niigata Airport.
The longest flight to Niigata KIJ is departing from Okinawa (OKA). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 653 miles (1,051 km).
List of all direct flights to Niigata
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Niigata, ordered by popularity.








Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Niigata.










Airlines flying to Niigata
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Niigata. Most flights to Niigata are operated by ANA, as they connect 5 airports to KIJ. That’s around 2 times as much as Fuji Dream Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Niigata. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KIJ flights:





First class flights to Niigata
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 airports to choose from that have flights to KIJ in First Class.
International flights to Niigata
Currently there are no international flights to Niigata. The only flights to Niigata are domestic flights within Japan. To get to Niigata from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Osaka or Fukuoka.
Domestic flights to Niigata
Flights from Japan to Niigata

There are several airports within Japan that have domestic flights to Niigata (8 in total).
From Fukuoka, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance), Fuji Dream Airlines and Ibex Airlines.
From Kobe, the only airline with direct flights is Fuji Dream Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
From Nagoya, you can fly non-stop to Niigata with ANA (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
From Nagoya, the only airline with direct flights is Fuji Dream Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
From Okinawa, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in May.
From Osaka, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance), Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
From Osaka, direct flights are offered by Peach.
From Sapporo, you can fly non-stop with ANA (Star Alliance) or Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
Alternative airports near Niigata
Flying to an alternative airport near Niigata could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Niigata (KIJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Shonai (SYO) and Yamagata (GAJ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Niigata?
There is 1 airport in Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ).
What is the best airport to fly into Niigata?
The most convenient airport to fly into Niigata is Niigata Airport (KIJ).
How many airlines fly to Niigata?
There are 5 airlines flying to Niigata from 8 airports around the world, as of February 2023.
Which airlines fly to Niigata?
ANA, Fuji Dream Airlines and Ibex Airlines operate most flights to Niigata. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Niigata?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Niigata.
How many nonstop flights are there to Niigata?
There are roughly 773 flights arriving at Niigata every month (or 182 flights each week), from a total of 8 airports - all within Japan.
What is the official name of Niigata Airport?
The official name of Niigata Airport is Niigata Airport.
What is the airport code of Niigata Airport?
The airport code of Niigata Airport is KIJ.
What are the most popular flights to Niigata?
Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo are the 3 most popular routes to Niigata. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Niigata, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Niigata?
Osaka to Niigata | 1h 10m |
Fukuoka to Niigata | 2h 5m |
Sapporo to Niigata | 1h 15m |
Nagoya to Niigata | 1h |
Kobe to Niigata | 1h 20m |