How to find cheap flights to Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Right now, $353 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Okayama Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to OKJ for $628.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Okayama, where Okayama Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Okayama
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Okayama is usually May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to OKJ that fits your schedule and budget.
Fly to Okayama in February if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to OKJ, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to go is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Okayama then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. August is the warmest time of year in Okayama, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
With four days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Okayama.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Okayama Airport (OKJ): What you need to know
Travel to Okayama without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Okayama Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your OKJ plane ticket with Japan Transocean Air. Up to 87% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
OKJ is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Okayama Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to OKJ:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Okayama Airport, you can expect a timely arrival. OKJ ranks well for punctuality, with up to 88% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Okayama from Okayama Airport (OKJ)
The distance from OKJ to central Okayama is about 18 kilometres.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to OKJ, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Okayama:
Okayama highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Okayama:
Itsukushima Shrine: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Shintei Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 0.80 kilometres northeast of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Okayama.
Okayama Korakuen: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Okayama experience.
How to get to Minato from Okayama Airport (OKJ)
The nearby city of Minato is about 209 kilometres from OKJ. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Travelling from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Ono
Ono is another city that's easy to reach from Okayama Airport. It's about 97 kilometres away.
Explore more of Japan
There's plenty more of Japan waiting for you to discover. Around 153 kilometres east of Okayama, take off to Osaka. On the must-do list? Begin with Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan. The city's nearest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Another city in Japan that belongs on your itinerary is Nagoya. From Okayama, it's roughly 290 kilometres east and is home to attractions like Nagoya Castle and Ninomaru Garden. Spend a little time at Sky Promenade too. Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the city's main airport.