Travelling from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Explore your options for setting off from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), two of the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Asahikawa Airport is located in Asahikawa. The city's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Tokyo.
With 36 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) is the most popular route. ANA operates the earliest flight at 6:50am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from HND to AKJ is with JAL at 5:30pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tokyo to AKJ, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Get to your destination in one go from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) operate from here.
JAL is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport leaving from HND.
J-Air is the airline most travellers choose for flights from HND to AKJ.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is ANA (All Nippon Airways). Its services arrive as scheduled 74.86% of the time.
The journey from central Tokyo to HND takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tokyo Haneda International Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) plane ticket out of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Work out whether departing from NRT makes the most sense for you.
Catch your direct flight from Tokyo to AKJ with Jetstar Japan. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of NRT.
On the NRT to AKJ route, Jetstar Japan is the airline most travellers rely on.
Flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Asahikawa Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Jetstar Japan compared to other carriers.
NRT is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to AKJ flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Consider booking a hotel near AKJ if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport flight.
AKJ is located at Higashi 2 Sen, 16 Go9 8, Higashikagura.
Getting from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) to central Asahikawa
Asahikawa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Asahikawa. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
At the moment, RM119 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM228. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Tokyo to AKJ by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. June is the quietest month to visit Asahikawa. January is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Tokyo to AKJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Asahikawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Asahikawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Asahikawa right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Arashiyama Observation Deck are attractions you won't want to skip in Asahikawa.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southeast of Asahikawa, a trip to Kushiro will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido and Harutori-ko Nature Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Japan, head for Chitose, about 121 kilometres southwest of Asahikawa. Shikotsu Lake Sky Road, Steiff Discovery Walk and Chitose Salmon Aquarium are key reasons to visit.
