Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Sendai is one hour ahead of Hong Kong and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HKG to SDJ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Greater Bay Airlines has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Sendai — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Greater Bay Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKG and SDJ:
Kansai International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Right now, R 1,398 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,549. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HKG to SDJ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKG to SDJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of all flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
If you have a late Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SDJ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sendai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and explore beyond Sendai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Sendai Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
The street address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Sendai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sendai in April.
The warmest month in Sendai is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sendai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to SDJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sendai, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 338 kilometres south to Yokohama to check off its top attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.