Flying from Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
Taipei has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Taipei to Sendai Airport flight.
Sendai is one hour ahead of Taipei. Sendai Airport is located in Sendai, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Tigerair Taiwan at 2:35pm. Go for the first TPE to SDJ departure with EVA Air at 10:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Taipei to SDJ.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can hop on a direct flight from Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ) out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At TPE, there's a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Taipei to Sendai Airport, such as:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for flights from TPE to SDJ.
EVA Air takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 83.61% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Sendai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 74.72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Taipei to SDJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them touching down as expected.
About Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Reserve a hotel near SDJ if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Sendai Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Sendai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience more of Sendai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Taipei to Sendai Airport flight.
SDJ is located at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Rs33,461 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Sendai Airport. A return flight starts from Rs66,082. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flights from Taipei to SDJ by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Taipei to Sendai Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your 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 Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Sendai. June is when most people book flights from Taipei to Sendai Airport (SDJ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Taipei to SDJ flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sendai to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Sendai Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 3ºC.
More about Sendai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sendai right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Sendai Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Haguro Shrine, Yasaka shrine and 仙台七夕祭 are popular attractions which should feature on every Sendai itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sendai, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Journey around 274 kilometres south-west to Saitama to check off its must-visit sights. From Nara Park to Kichijoji and Sakura Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Journey 274 kilometres south-west from Sendai and you'll find yourself in Yono, another favourite among visitors to Japan. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Nishitani Park and Enjoin.