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The ornately decorated mausoleum of Date Masamune, founder of Sendai, set in a cedar grove.
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Airport · Sendai, Japan
Sendai Airport SDJ
15 km from central Sendai. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 15 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- SDJ · RJSS
About the airport
Sendai Airport is the main airport serving Sendai. 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 typical for its size. It is easy to reach Sendai by taxi, bus or train. The airport has direct train service to Sendai centre.
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 Sendai, timed around flights.
Train
The Sendai Airport Access Line runs direct trains to Sendai Station in about 25 minutes.
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.
Sendai
Things to do in Sendai
Sendai, Tohoku's largest city, was built around the castle of feudal lord Date Masamune and keeps his mausoleum nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Sendai?
Sendai Airport airport is about 15 km from central Sendai.
How do I get from the airport to central Sendai?
From Sendai Airport airport you can take Taxi, Bus, and Train. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Sendai Airport airport have?
Sendai Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Sendai?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Sendai Airport: MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City,Hokkaido., JAPAN, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zuihoden: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons