How to find cheap flights to Shirahama Airport (SHM)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Shirahama Airport is RM1,765. A return plane ticket to SHM right now is RM2,216.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Shirahama, where Shirahama Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Shirahama by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Shirahama Airport.
Best time to go to Shirahama
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Shirahama is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SHM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to SHM. It's the perfect time to explore Shirahama in full swing.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Shirahama are generally more affordable.
Check the weather before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Shirahama, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Shirahama.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Shirahama Airport (SHM): What you need to know
Reach Shirahama faster with a direct Japan Airlines flight to Shirahama Airport.
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your SHM plane ticket with Japan Airlines. Up to 83% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
SHM is located in the UTC+9 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to SHM. Book a room at any of these stays close to Shirahama Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your Shirahama adventure sooner by booking a car hire in SHM. Rakuten, NIPPON Rent A Car and Nissan Rent a Car are leading names to pick from here.
Shirahama Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from SHM arrive at their destination as planned.
Shirahama Airport is located in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
Getting to central Shirahama from Shirahama Airport (SHM)
Central Shirahama is about 3 kilometres from SHM.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SHM, it'll take around 5 minutes to get to the centre.
If you'd like to stay near all the action in Shirahama, drop your bags at one of these popular hotels:
Shirahama highlights
Hop off your flight to Shirahama and go straight to these major attractions:
Shirahama Kinkakuji Temple: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.97 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Shirahama Onsen: Need one more reason to visit Shirahama? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Wakayama from Shirahama Airport (SHM)
The nearby city of Wakayama is about 88 kilometres from SHM. The drive to the centre in a cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Shirahama Airport (SHM) to Tokushima
If Tokushima is where your trip takes you, it's about 88 kilometres from Shirahama Airport.
It'll take you 3 hours 55 minutes or so to drive to Tokushima.
Explore more of Japan
In the mood to keep exploring? Osaka offers a fresh angle on your visit to Japan. It's about 113 kilometres north of Shirahama and features Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The main airport for this city is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is roughly 225 kilometres north-east of Shirahama. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Dt.BLD. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Add one more stop to the mix with Kobe. Roughly 113 kilometres north of Shirahama, Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple are reasons to visit.