Non-stop flights to Sendai (SDJ)
Sendai Airport is a medium sized airport in Japan. It is an international airport. In total there are 14 airports around the world that have direct flights to Sendai, spread around 13 cities in 5 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Sendai.
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All direct flights to Sendai Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Sendai Best time to visit Sendai Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,270 flights arriving at Sendai Airport, which are 42 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Sendai are routes from Sapporo (CTS) in Japan and Osaka (ITM), also in Japan. These two routes together are operated 629 times this month, and make up for 50% of all monthly arrivals at Sendai Airport.
The longest flight to Sendai SDJ is departing from Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 2,973 miles (4,785 km).
List of all direct flights to Sendai
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Sendai, 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 Sendai.
Airlines flying to Sendai
Currently, there are 15 airlines that fly to Sendai. Most flights to Sendai are operated by ANA, as they connect 6 airports to SDJ. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most SDJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Sendai?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Sendai 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 Sendai any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Long-Haul Flights to Sendai
Explore all long-haul flights to Sendai with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.

Business class flights to Sendai
There are 4 airports that have flights to Sendai in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to SDJ are listed below:
First class flights to Sendai
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 airports to choose from that have flights to SDJ in First Class.
International flights to Sendai
Flights from China to Sendai
Shanghai is the only city in China with direct flights to Sendai. From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in February.
All flights from China
Flights from Hong Kong to Sendai
In Hong Kong, the only airport that has a direct connection to Sendai is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Hong Kong Express.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from South Korea to Sendai
There is 1 airport in South Korea that has a direct connection to Sendai, which is Seoul. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from South Korea
Flights from Taiwan to Sendai
There are 2 airports in Taiwan that have non-stop flights to Sendai.
From Kaohsiung, direct flights are offered by Tigerair. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Taipei, direct flights are offered by EVA Air (Star Alliance), Starlux Airlines and Tigerair.
All flights from Taiwan
Flights from Thailand to Sendai
In Thailand, the only airport that has a direct connection to Sendai is Bangkok (Don Muang). From Bangkok (Don Muang), direct flights are offered by Thai AirAsia X. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
All flights from Thailand
Domestic flights to Sendai
Flights from Japan to Sendai
There are several airports within Japan that have domestic flights to Sendai (8 in total).
From Fukuoka, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Sendai, which are ANA (Star Alliance), Fuji Dream Airlines, Ibex Airlines and Star Flyer.
From Hiroshima, you can fly non-stop with ANA (Star Alliance) or Ibex Airlines.
From Kobe, you can fly non-stop to Sendai with Skymark Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nagoya, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance), Ibex Airlines and Peach.
From Okinawa, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance).
From Osaka, direct flights are offered by ANA (Star Alliance), Ibex Airlines and Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
From Osaka, direct flights are offered by Peach. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Sapporo, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Sendai, which are Air Do, ANA (Star Alliance), Ibex Airlines, Japan Airlines (Oneworld) and Peach.
All flights from Japan
Alternative airports near Sendai
Flying to an alternative airport near Sendai 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 Sendai (SDJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Yamagata (GAJ) and Fukushima (Sukagawa) (FKS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Sendai?
There are 2 airports in Sendai: Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Yamagata Airport (Junmachi Airport) (GAJ).
What is the best airport to fly into Sendai?
The most convenient airport to fly into Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ).
How many airlines fly to Sendai?
There are 15 airlines flying to Sendai from 14 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Sendai?
ANA, Ibex Airlines and Peach operate most flights to Sendai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Sendai?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Sendai.
How many nonstop flights are there to Sendai?
There are roughly 1,270 flights arriving at Sendai every month (or 294 flights each week), from a total of 14 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Sendai Airport?
The official name of Sendai Airport is Sendai Airport.
What is the airport code of Sendai Airport?
The airport code of Sendai Airport is SDJ.
What are the most popular flights to Sendai?
Sapporo, Osaka and Fukuoka are the 3 most popular routes to Sendai. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Sendai, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Sendai?
| Sapporo to Sendai | 1h 20m |
| Osaka to Sendai | 1h 25m |
| Fukuoka to Sendai | 2h 15m |
| Nagoya to Sendai | 1h 25m |
| Hiroshima to Sendai | 1h 40m |