Travelling from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei is 3 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 1 hour behind Sendai, where Sendai Airport is located.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route, with 26 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from SDJ to TPE is with Tigerair Taiwan at 19:00. Choose the first departure with EVA Air at 16:05 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from SDJ to Taipei, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei that lands at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
You can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from Sendai Airport to Taipei, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from SDJ to Taipei, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
You don't need a visa for Taiwan if you have a passport from Japan and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your flight tickets from Sendai Airport to Taipei, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
To get to SDJ from central Sendai, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near SDJ. Whether you have an early flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Taipei
C$122 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sendai Airport to Taipei. Return flights start at C$303. These prices may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap tickets from SDJ to Taipei, book your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Sendai Airport to Taipei. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from SDJ to Taipei every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sendai Airport to Taipei, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is about 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near TPE if you're taking a late flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. After your flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 45 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near TSA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from SDJ to Taipei at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Sendai Airport to Taipei. To escape the crowds, travel to Taipei in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SDJ to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Sendai Airport to Taipei, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are must-do's during your Taipei adventure.
Complete your Taipei trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Taipei and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Sendai Airport to Taipei.