Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sendai Airport (SDJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sendai is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MEL to SDJ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a sought-after stop between MEL and SDJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Currently, ₹ 38,540 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 69,431. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to SDJ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MEL to SDJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Reserve a hotel close to SDJ if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Sendai Airport rental car and discover Sendai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sendai Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to central Sendai
You'll find SDJ at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport to central Sendai has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sendai Airport (SDJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sendai in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sendai Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sendai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SDJ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Sendai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres south of Sendai, a trip to Yokohama will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Japan, head for Nagoya, about 499 kilometres south-west of Sendai. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are among its highlights.
