Travelling from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT): What you need to know
Start your trip at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), the main airport in Tokyo. Look for flights from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT) that depart from this terminal.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Tokyo to Akita Airport flight.
Tokyo and Akita (where Akita Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.
With 63 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT) is the busiest route. JAL operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from HND to AXT is with ANA at 8:25pm.
Your flight from Tokyo to AXT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Tokyo to Akita Airport with ANA. This popular airline operates services from HND.
Most travellers prefer to fly with ANA (All Nippon Airways) from HND to AXT.
Among carriers operating on this route, J-Air has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
HND is about 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Akita Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
78% of flights leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport reach their destination on time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can get to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Tokyo to AXT flight? Relax in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Akita Airport (AXT)
Hop off your flight from Tokyo to Akita Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option a quick drive from AXT, check out Syohoen.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Akita Airport flight.
You'll find AXT at Akita 県道326号線.
Getting from Akita Airport (AXT) to central Akita
From Akita Airport, central Akita is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT)
Currently, $102 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Akita Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $206. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Tokyo to AXT, book your ticket five months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Tokyo to Akita Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Akita Airport (AXT). Visit Akita in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Tokyo to AXT plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Akita to range from 18ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Akita Airport in February when temperatures are between -3ºC and 5ºC.
More about Akita
Start your Akita trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Akita Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Omoriyama Observation Deck, Turret of Kubota Castle and Narayama Gaiku Park are essential stops on your Akita itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Akita is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 145 kilometres north of Akita, a trip to Aomori will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Ishinomaki is another essential stop in Japan and is around 161 kilometres southeast of Akita. No trip is complete without dropping by Ishinomaki Manga Road, Ryusenin and Ishinomori Manga Museum.
