Non-stop flights to Niigata (KIJ)
Niigata Airport is a medium sized airport in Japan. It is an international airport. In total there are 10 airports around the world that have direct flights to Niigata, spread around 9 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Niigata.
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All direct flights to Niigata Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Niigata Best time to visit Niigata Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 806 flights arriving at Niigata Airport, which are 189 flights per week or 27 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 540 times this month, and make up for 67% of all monthly arrivals at Niigata Airport.
The longest flight to Niigata KIJ is departing from Taipei (TPE). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 1,373 miles (2,210 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 7 airlines that fly to Niigata. Most flights to Niigata are operated by ANA, as they connect 4 airports to KIJ. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KIJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Niigata?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Niigata is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Niigata any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Niigata
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Niigata, which is Seoul (ICN).
First class flights to Niigata
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 2 airports to choose from that have flights to KIJ in First Class.
International flights to Niigata
Flights from South Korea to Niigata
Seoul is the only city in South Korea with direct flights to Niigata. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
All flights from South Korea
Flights from Taiwan to Niigata
In Taiwan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Niigata is Taipei. From Taipei, direct flights are offered by Tigerair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Taiwan
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 Toki Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Nagoya, you can fly non-stop to Niigata with Fuji Dream Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nagoya, the only airline with direct flights is Toki Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Okinawa, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Osaka, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance), Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
From Sapporo, you can fly non-stop with ANA (Star Alliance) or Fuji Dream Airlines.
From Sapporo, the only airline with direct flights is Toki Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
All flights from Japan
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 7 airlines flying to Niigata from 10 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Niigata?
ANA, Fuji Dream Airlines and Toki Air 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, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying to Niigata.
How many nonstop flights are there to Niigata?
There are roughly 806 flights arriving at Niigata every month (or 189 flights each week), from a total of 10 airports worldwide.
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 15m |
| Fukuoka to Niigata | 1h 50m |
| Sapporo to Niigata | 1h 20m |
| Kobe to Niigata | 1h 40m |
| Nagoya to Niigata | 1h |
