Flying from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) departing from here.
Book a direct Taipei to Sendai International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Sendai is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Taipei. Sendai International Airport is located in Sendai.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Tigerair Taiwan at 2:35pm. Go for the first TPE to SDJ departure operated by EVA Air at 10:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to SDJ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Fly without interruptions from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Direct flights from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) are available from here.
Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Taipei to Sendai International Airport leaving from TPE include:
Most passengers prefer to fly with EVA Air between TPE and SDJ.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier on this route.
TPE is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Sendai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Taipei. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to SDJ flight:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
Reserve a hotel near SDJ if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Sendai International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Sendai International Airport flight.
The address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Getting from Sendai International Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
From Sendai International Airport, central Sendai is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
£102 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Sendai International Airport. Return flights start from £186. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap flights from Taipei to SDJ, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Taipei to Sendai International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Sendai International Airport (SDJ). Visit Sendai in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Taipei to SDJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sendai, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Sendai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 6ºC.
More about Sendai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sendai right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Taipei to Sendai International Airport:
Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Rairaikyo Gorge are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sendai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sendai Castle.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Sendai, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey around 274 kms (170 miles) southwest to Saitama to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama to Omiya Bonsai Village and Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Sendai, Matsudo is another favourite stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Tozen-ji Temple, Tokiwadaira Cherry Blossom Promenade and Hirakata Park.