Travelling from London to Sendai Airport (SDJ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Sendai Airport (SDJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Sendai Airport is located in Sendai. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is nine hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SDJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from London to SDJ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sendai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Sendai Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and SDJ.
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to SDJ flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Sendai Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sendai Airport (SDJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Sendai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SDJ:
Pick up a Sendai Airport rental car and discover Sendai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Sendai Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
The street address for SDJ is 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Currently, ج.م. 21,333 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sendai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 43,698. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to SDJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap London to Sendai Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Sendai Airport (SDJ). Plan your visit to Sendai in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to SDJ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sendai to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Sendai Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 3ºC.
More about Sendai
After booking your flight from London to Sendai Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sendai:
Haguro Shrine and Yasaka shrine are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Sendai to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to 仙台七夕祭.
Explore more of Japan
Sendai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-west of Sendai, a trip to Saitama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Nara Park, Kichijoji and Sakura Park.
Journey 274 kilometres south-west from Sendai to visit Yono, another standout destination in Japan. Kick off your sightseeing at Nishitani Park and Enjoin.
