How to find cheap flights to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Asahikawa Airport is $971. A round-trip plane ticket to AKJ right now is $1,973.
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Roughly five months before your trip is a great time to book tickets to Asahikawa, where Asahikawa Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Asahikawa
October is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Asahikawa.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to AKJ.
June is the most popular month for flights to AKJ. Travel then if you're eager to see Asahikawa at its busiest and best.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Asahikawa are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Asahikawa is warmest in July, averaging between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -15ºC to -3ºC.
With nine days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Asahikawa.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 21 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Asahikawa Airport, these popular airlines make reaching Asahikawa a breeze:
Asiana Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 94% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a smart pick when reserving your AKJ plane ticket.
The local timezone at AKJ is UTC+9.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to AKJ? These hotels close to Asahikawa Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Kick off your Asahikawa adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in AKJ. Budget, Nissan Rent a Car and Rakuten are trusted suppliers to choose from here.
Flights taking off from Asahikawa Airport complete their journey as scheduled 67% of the time. This measure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Asahikawa from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Central Asahikawa is about 19 kilometres from AKJ.
After landing from your flight to AKJ, expect a drive to the centre of around 35 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Asahikawa:
Asahikawa highlights
These leading attractions should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Asahikawa:
Mount Asahi: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 11 kilometres east of the city centre.
Zenko-ji Temple: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.97 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Asahikawa experience.
How to get to Iwamizawa from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Setting out for the nearby city of Iwamizawa? It's about 121 kilometres from AKJ. Allow around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) to Takikawa
Takikawa is another city that's easy to reach from Asahikawa Airport. It's around 48 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Takikawa.
Explore more of Japan
Japan has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to Sapporo, located about 113 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street should be on your to-do list. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Hakodate is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa. Zero in on some of the best places like Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower. Hakodate Airport (HKD) is the main hub serving this city.
Say yes to more adventures in Kushiro. Roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Asahikawa, Kushiro Marsh Boardwalk Trail, Otoku Inari Shrine and Shinsei Park are reasons to go.