Flying from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) departing from here.
Asahikawa Airport is located in Asahikawa. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to AKJ.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to AKJ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Incheon International Airport (ICN) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to AKJ flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near AKJ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Asahikawa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Nissan Rent a Car or Rakuten and explore beyond Asahikawa's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport flight.
You'll find AKJ at Higashi 2 Sen, 16 Go9 8, Higashikagura.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
£794 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport. A return flight starts from £643. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to AKJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). Visit Asahikawa in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Melbourne to AKJ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Asahikawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and -3ºC (27ºF).
More about Asahikawa
Start your Asahikawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Asahikawa Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some 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 explore more of Japan. Journey around 113 kms (70 miles) south-west to Sapporo to check off its top sights. From Fushimi Inari Shrine to Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hakodate is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Asahikawa. No journey is complete without a visit to Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Goryokaku Tower.
