Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport.
Seoul and Sendai are both in the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from ICN to SDJ start from 09:20 — the first with Asiana Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:25 with Asiana Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ICN to SDJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Asiana Airlines is your gateway to discovering Sendai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Asiana Airlines.
Asiana Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ICN to SDJ flights, with 97.62% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ICN and SDJ:
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
$180 is currently the best price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Return flights start from $362. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ICN to SDJ, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ICN to SDJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ICN:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Book a hotel near SDJ if you're catching a late Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sendai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sendai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sendai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
You'll find SDJ at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Sendai. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sendai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Incheon International Airport to Sendai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sendai, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to SDJ in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Sendai, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Tokyo to tick off its top sights. From Tokyo Skytree to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.