Kakunodate
A former samurai town with a street of preserved residences shaded by weeping cherry trees.
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Airport · Akita, Japan
Akita Airport AXT
15 km from central Akita. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 15 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
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About the airport
Akita Airport is the main airport serving Akita. It handles domestic flights, connecting the area with other major Japanese cities.
Terminals
It has a single passenger terminal. There are shops and places to eat, and it handles mainly domestic flights between the area and Tokyo and other major Japanese cities.
Services
Facilities are basic. Taxis and buses are the usual way to reach Akita.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance; agree the fare before getting in.
Bus
A shuttle or limousine bus connects the airport with the centre of Akita, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights connecting the area with Tokyo and other major cities.
Akita
Things to do in Akita
Akita Prefecture's capital is a base for exploring Tohoku's rice country and the samurai town of Kakunodate.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Akita?
Akita Airport airport is about 15 km from central Akita.
How do I get from the airport to central Akita?
From Akita Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Akita Airport airport have?
Akita Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Akita?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.