Travelling from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Tokyo's main airports, Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT). Explore the options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) jetting off from either of these.
Take a direct Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Asahikawa's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Tokyo. Asahikawa Airport is located in Asahikawa.
With 49 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Haneda Airport (HND) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) is the busiest route. ANA operates the earliest flight at 6:50am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from HND to AKJ is with JAL at 5:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Tokyo to AKJ.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) take off from this terminal.
When departing from HND, you can take a direct flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport with JAL.
JAL is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from HND to AKJ.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is ANA.
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it takes around 15 minutes to drive the 16 kilometres or so.
Have an early flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider flying out of Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) flight ticket from this hub.
Jetstar Japan offers direct flights from Tokyo to AKJ departing from NRT. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Jetstar Japan has the largest share of bookings on the NRT to AKJ route.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Your best bet is Jetstar Japan. 93.44% of its flights between Narita International Airport and Asahikawa Airport land on schedule.
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Tokyo to AKJ flight? Check in to a hotel near Narita International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
70.53% of flights out of Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near AKJ instead:
Grab an Asahikawa Airport rental car and discover Asahikawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Nissan Rent a Car and Rakuten are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport flight.
You'll find AKJ at Higashi 2 Sen, 16 Go9 8, Higashikagura.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport is $57. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $100. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Tokyo to AKJ, book your flight ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). June is the peak month for travel to Asahikawa. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
When booking your Tokyo to AKJ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Asahikawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -15ºC and -3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Asahikawa
Start your Asahikawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tokyo to Asahikawa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple are must-visits when exploring Asahikawa.
Explore more of Japan
Asahikawa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 113 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa, a visit to Sapporo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street.
Hakodate is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa. No trip is complete without a visit to Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower.