Travelling from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
Seoul's main base, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Seoul to Sendai International Airport flight.
Seoul and Sendai (where Sendai International Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
You can pick from 5 direct services every week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Sendai International Airport (SDJ). This is the busiest route, with Asiana Airlines offering a 9:20am departure from ICN to SDJ.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to SDJ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport with Asiana Airlines.
Asiana Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ICN to SDJ.
Asiana Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 97.62% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74% of flights leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport. Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a popular option between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and SDJ.
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seoul to SDJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Seoul Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Most flights that depart Seoul Gimpo International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near SDJ if you have a late flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Seoul to Sendai International Airport flight.
You'll find SDJ at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Getting from Sendai International Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
From Sendai International Airport, central Sendai is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
Currently, 102 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Sendai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 233 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Seoul to SDJ, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Seoul to Sendai International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ)
April is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Sendai International Airport (SDJ). Visit Sendai in July for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sendai is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Seoul to SDJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Sendai International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Sendai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sendai right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Seoul to Sendai International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sendai Toshogu Shrine, Rairaikyo Gorge and Sendai Castle are popular attractions which should be on any good Sendai itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Sendai, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey about 274 kilometres southwest to Saitama to check off its popular sights. From The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama to Omiya Bonsai Village and Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Matsudo, roughly 274 kilometres south of Sendai. Tozen-ji Temple, Tokiwadaira Cherry Blossom Promenade and Hirakata Park are among the biggest draws.