Sado gold mine
Historic tunnels from Japan's largest gold mine, worked for over three centuries, now open to visitors.
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Airport · Sado, Japan
Sado Airport SDS
6 km from central Sado. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- SDS · RJSD
About the airport
Sado Airport serves Sado. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal with arrivals and departures under the same roof. Facilities are basic, so it is best to arrive prepared; shops and restaurants are in the city.
Services
Facilities are basic. Taxis and buses are the usual way to reach Sado.
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 Sado, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, small terminal building, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Sado
Things to do in Sado
Sado, Japan's second-largest offshore island, was once a gold-mining centre and a place of exile for poets and monks.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Sado?
Sado Airport airport is about 6 km from central Sado.
How do I get from the airport to central Sado?
From Sado Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sado Airport airport have?
Sado Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Sado?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Sado Airport: まも, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sado gold mine: Utagawa Hiroshige, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons