Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Natori, JP 🇯🇵 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
RJSS
IATA
SDJ
Elevation
15 ft
Region
JP-04
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GPS Code: RJSS
Local Code: Not available
Location: 38.139702° N, 140.917007° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Sendai Airport (SDJ) consistently receives positive reviews from recent travelers, who frequently praise its compact size, efficiency, and cleanliness. Overall satisfaction is high, with an average rating indicating exceptional service. Travelers appreciate the smooth processes and the airport's role as a convenient gateway to the Tohoku region.
What Travelers Love
- Compact and Easy to Navigate: The airport is described as small, compact, and easy to navigate, with departure gates conveniently close after security.
- Efficient and Friendly Service: Passengers frequently highlight the speedy services and the polite, properly dressed, and considerate staff. Security checks and passport control are generally noted as smooth and fast.
- Excellent Transportation Connections: The Sendai Airport Access Line (train) offers a quick (20-25 minutes) and convenient link to Sendai Station, operating daily. Buses, taxis, private transfers, and car rentals are also readily available.
- Clean Facilities and Good Amenities: The terminal facilities are consistently reported as clean. Travelers find a good selection of stores and restaurants offering local specialties and souvenirs at reasonable prices. Amenities include an ANA-affiliated lounge, a small free airport museum, and a rooftop observation deck.
Common Complaints
- Limited Shopping and Storage Options: While there are souvenir shops, some travelers find the overall shopping options limited and suggest buying most souvenirs before arriving at the airport. There are also mentions of limited storage lockers.
- Variable Security Wait Times: While generally efficient, reported security wait times can vary, with some real-time estimates showing 11 minutes (average) or up to 31 minutes, though domestic security is often 0-5 minutes. Immigration/customs processing is usually around 9 minutes.
- Specific Airline Experiences: One review noted an unpleasant experience with a particular airline due to perceived adversarial rules, which may reflect limited competition on some international routes.
Sendai Airport provides a highly satisfactory and stress-free travel experience for most passengers, particularly valued for its user-friendly size, efficient operations, and strong transportation links to the city. Its comprehensive amenities, including diverse dining and shopping options, cater well to both domestic and international visitors to the Tohoku region.
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Airport Routes
Sendai Airport (SDJ) offers 18 flight routes operated by 8 airlines. Major carriers include Ibex, Japan Airlines, ANA Wings and others. Popular destinations from Natori include New Chitose, Osaka Int'l (Itami), Fukuoka, Chubu Centrair Int'l (Centrair) and Kansai Int'l.
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Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Fukuoka (FUK) new
- Kobe (UKB) new
- New Chitose (CTS) new
- Osaka Int'l (Itami) (ITM) new
- Hiroshima (HIJ) new
- Chubu Centrair Int'l (Centrair) (NGO) new
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) new
- Kansai Int'l (KIX) new
- Naha (OKA) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Sendai AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ibex
IBX
/ FW
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5 | 37 | 5 | Nov 20, 2025 |
Japan Airlines
JAL
/ JL
|
3 | 14 | 3 | Jul 27, 2025 |
ANA Wings
AKX
/ EH
|
3 | 9 | 3 | Jul 27, 2025 |
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Peach Aviation
APJ
/ MM
|
2 | 7 | 2 | Jul 27, 2025 |
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Air Do
ADO
/ HD
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
All Nippon
ANA
/ NH
|
2 | 6 | 2 | Jul 27, 2025 |
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Skymark
SKY
/ BC
|
1 | 4 | 1 | Jul 27, 2025 |
Asiana
AAR
/ OZ
|
1 | 2 | 1 | Jul 17, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09/27 |
9842 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
12/30 |
3940 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.45 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 120.0 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TCA | TCA | 121.025 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available at the taxi stand located outside the Domestic Arrivals Lobby (1F). A trip to central Sendai Station takes about 35-40 minutes. Shared taxi services (Ainori Taxi) are also available, offering fixed-fare rides to specific destinations.
Rental Cars
Rental car counters for major companies (including Toyota, Nissan, Nippon, and Orix) are located in the Domestic Arrivals Lobby (1F). After completing the check-in process, a shuttle bus usually takes you to the car pickup lot. Pre-booking is highly recommended, and an International Driving Permit is typically required.
Public Transportation
The most convenient option is the Sendai Airport Access Line, a train service directly connected to the 2nd floor of the terminal. It offers frequent rapid (17 minutes) and local (25 minutes) services to JR Sendai Station. Additionally, airport limousine and highway buses depart from outside the main entrance, providing connections to Sendai Station, Matsushima, and other cities in the Tohoku region.
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