Airport
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Sendai Airport is the main air gateway to Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture and the wider Tohoku region of northern Japan. Compare transfer options to central Sendai, Matsushima, Zao and other nearby destinations for a smooth onward journey.
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About Sendai Airport
Sendai Airport is the main international and domestic airport serving Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture and the Tohoku region of northern Japan. It provides scheduled flights to major Japanese cities and a range of international destinations, making it an important gateway for leisure and business travel.
The airport's history dates back to 1940, when the site was first developed as a military airfield. The current passenger terminal complex opened in 1997 and is organized as a single terminal building with dedicated domestic and international areas.
Located about 14 km southeast of central Sendai, the airport is connected to the city by the Sendai Airport Access Line, which links the terminal directly to Sendai Station in around 25 minutes. Buses, taxis, private transfers and rental cars provide additional onward travel options.
With restaurants, cafés, shops, a passenger lounge and an observation deck, the compact terminal is designed for straightforward connections between the airport and destinations across Miyagi and the wider Tohoku region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sendai Airport operates one passenger terminal building divided into domestic and international areas. The arrival level handles both domestic and international arrivals, while check-in and departure areas are located on the floor above.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sendai Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sendai Airport to hotels, the city center and destinations across Sendai, Miyagi and the Tohoku region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Sendai and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sendai Airport for independent travel around Miyagi Prefecture and onward journeys to Matsushima, Zao and other Tohoku destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Sendai Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across the region.
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