Sanyo region airport themed around the Momotaro folklore legend
Okayama Momotaro Airport, named after the local peach-boy folktale, sits in the hills about 18 km north of central Okayama in western Honshu. ANA and JAL run the daily Tokyo Haneda and Sapporo trunks, while Jetstar Japan adds Tokyo Narita. International routes go to Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei and Hong Kong via China Eastern, Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan and HK Express, making OKJ a useful regional gateway for Sanyo and Setouchi.
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Airlines flying from Okayama (OKJ)
Major carriers: ANA, JAL, Jetstar Japan, China Eastern, Tigerair Taiwan.
Low-cost carriers: Jetstar Japan, Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan, HK Express.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Okayama?
February and early June outside Golden Week consistently deliver the cheapest OKJ fares on both domestic Tokyo and Asian leisure routes. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the precise week each route hits its low, which often differs by carrier.
Which airlines fly out of OKJ?
ANA and JAL operate the trunk Tokyo Haneda and Sapporo Chitose schedule; Jetstar Japan flies Narita; ANA serves Naha. International routes use China Eastern (Shanghai), Jeju Air (Seoul), Tigerair Taiwan (Taipei) and HK Express (Hong Kong). Flightmussy compares all of them without signup.
How far is Okayama Airport from central Okayama?
The terminal sits in the hills about 18 km north of Okayama Station. Limousine buses run from the airport to Okayama Station in around 30 minutes, and taxis cover the route in 25-35 minutes. The road climbs through a series of switchbacks, so allow extra time in winter.
What is the IATA code for Okayama?
Okayama's commercial airport uses IATA code OKJ. The full name is Okayama Momotaro Airport, after the local peach-boy folk hero. Some legacy systems still use it without the Momotaro suffix. Flightmussy uses OKJ throughout and the free 12-month heatmap covers the full Sanyo schedule.
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