How to find cheap flights to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Currently, 970 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to IWK for 1.897 €.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Iwakuni, where Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Iwakuni
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Iwakuni is typically May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IWK that suits your budget and itinerary.
January is the most popular month for flights to IWK. It's the perfect time to see Iwakuni at its busiest and best.
January is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Iwakuni then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Iwakuni is warmest in August, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 0ºC (32ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
November is your safest bet for clearer skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Iwakuni.
The wettest time of year is July. Go then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK): What you need to know
Reach Iwakuni sooner with a direct ANA (All Nippon Airways) flight to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+9 timezone at IWK.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to IWK. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Getting to central Iwakuni from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
IWK is located about 11 kilometres from central Iwakuni.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to IWK.
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Iwakuni comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Iwakuni highlights
These popular sights should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Iwakuni:
Kintaikyo Bridge: Around 3 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Observation Deck and Light Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring Iwakuni. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Shirayamahime Shrine: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Iwakuni experience.
How to get to Hatsukaichi from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Going to the nearby city of Hatsukaichi? It's around 23 kilometres from IWK.
Travelling from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) to Onoda
Onoda is about 97 kilometres from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of Japan
Japan keeps the adventures coming. Keep going to Kumamoto, located around 209 kilometres southwest of Iwakuni. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen have to be on your to-do list. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Or make your way to Wakayama, about 274 kilometres east of Iwakuni. Jogasaki Coast, Mt. Tengu and Wakayama Castle are just the start of reasons to go.