How to find cheap flights to Akita Airport (AXT)
$458 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Akita Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to AXT, the lowest fare is $270.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Akita, where Akita Airport is located, book five months in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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Best time to go to Akita
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Akita is usually October.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AXT that fits your plans and budget.
Travel to Akita in June if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AXT, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Akita then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Akita is warmest in August, with averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
February has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -3ºC (27ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF).
April is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Akita.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 20 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Akita Airport (AXT): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Akita quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Akita Airport with one of these top airlines:
Japan Airlines offers the most punctual service. Up to 83% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a great choice when reserving your AXT plane ticket.
The timezone at AXT is UTC+9.
Looking to stay within easy reach of Akita Airport? Step off your flight to AXT and be cosy in bed not long after at Syohoen.
You can secure a car hire in AXT with popular providers like Europcar, Times and Rakuten. Buckle up and get ready to discover Akita and beyond.
Akita Airport has an on-time rating of 70%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Akita from Akita Airport (AXT)
The distance from AXT to central Akita is about 26 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to AXT, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Akita, book a room at one of these popular hotels:
Akita highlights
Step off your flight to Akita and make your way to these leading attractions:
Arayasakura Park: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Ninomaru Square: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Akita experience.
How to get to Morioka from Akita Airport (AXT)
Going to the nearby city of Morioka? It's about 121 kilometres from AXT. Allow around 2 hours 25 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Akita Airport (AXT) to Sakata
Sakata is around 88 kilometres from Akita Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
It'll take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Sakata.
Explore more of Japan
There's a whole lot more of Japan begging to be explored. About 161 kilometres south of Akita, set out for Sendai. On the must-see list? Begin with Cherry-blossom viewing square, Cherry blossom Square and Haguro Shrine. The city's nearest major airport is Sendai Airport (SDJ).
Niigata is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Akita. Set your sights on top attractions like Suwa Shrine, Science Museum and Shiokawa Sake Brewery. Niigata Airport (KIJ) handles most flights into this city.
Expand your adventure to Kōriyama. Roughly 241 kilometres south of Akita, Uchide Cherry Blossom, Sakura and Kotohira Shrine are a big part of the experience.
