Flying from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Taipei to Asahikawa Airport flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Asahikawa Airport is located in Asahikawa. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
The most popular route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). There are 2 direct services every week. Tigerair Taiwan operates a 7:20am departure between TPE and AKJ.
Your flight from Taipei to AKJ won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from TPE, you can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport with Tigerair Taiwan.
Tigerair Taiwan is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from TPE to AKJ.
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
74.72% of flights that leave from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to AKJ flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport are known for their punctuality, with 91.15% of them arriving as expected.
About Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to AKJ if you have a late flight from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Grab an Asahikawa Airport rental car and explore Asahikawa and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Nissan Rent a Car and Rakuten are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Taipei to Asahikawa Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
AKJ is located at Higashi 2 Sen, 16 Go9 8, Higashikagura.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport is ج.م. 6,191. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 12,236. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to AKJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Plan your visit to Asahikawa in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Asahikawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your Taipei to AKJ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport in January when temperatures are between -15ºC and -3ºC.
More about Asahikawa
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Asahikawa Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asahikawa:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple are must-visits when exploring Asahikawa.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Asahikawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel around 113 kilometres south-west to Sapporo to tick off its leading attractions. From Fushimi Inari Shrine to Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Asahikawa, Hakodate is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower.
