Non-stop flights from Yamagata (GAJ)
Yamagata Airport (IATA: GAJ, ICAO: RJSC), also known as Yamagata Airport (Junmachi Airport), is a small airport in Japan with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Yamagata.
The longest flight from Yamagata GAJ is a 230 mile (370 km) non-stop route to Osaka ITM. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and is operated by Japan Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Yamagata Popular destinations from Yamagata Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Yamagata
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Yamagata. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Yamagata
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Yamagata, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Yamagata that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Yamagata
There are 2 airports that have flights from Yamagata in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from GAJ are listed below:
International flights from Yamagata
Currently there are no international flights departing from Yamagata. To get from Yamagata to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Tokyo or Sapporo.
Domestic flights from Yamagata
Flights from Yamagata to Japan
There are 4 airports in Japan that have non-stop domestic flights from Yamagata.
Direct flights to Nagoya are offered by Fuji Dream Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Osaka is Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop from Yamagata to Sapporo with Fuji Dream Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Tokyo is Japan Airlines (Oneworld).
Alternative airports near Yamagata
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Yamagata (GAJ). The nearest airports to Yamagata (GAJ) are Sendai (SDJ) and Shonai (SYO).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Yamagata?
There are 3 airports in Yamagata: Yamagata Airport (Junmachi Airport) (GAJ), Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Shonai Airport (SYO).
What is the best airport to fly from Yamagata?
You have multiple options when flying from Yamagata. Although Yamagata (GAJ) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Yamagata is Sendai (SDJ), Sendai Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Yamagata?
There are 2 airlines flying from Yamagata to 4 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Yamagata?
Japan Airlines and Fuji Dream Airlines are the only airlines flying from Yamagata.
Which alliances are flying from Yamagata?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Yamagata.
How many nonstop flights are there from Yamagata?
There are roughly 480 flights departing from Yamagata every month (or 112 flights each week), to a total of 4 airports - all within Japan.
What is the official name of Yamagata Airport?
The official name of Yamagata Airport is Yamagata Airport (Junmachi Airport).
What is the airport code of Yamagata Airport?
The airport code of Yamagata Airport is GAJ.
What are the most popular flights from Yamagata?
Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo are the 3 most popular routes from Yamagata. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Yamagata, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Yamagata?
| Yamagata to Osaka | 1h 20m |
| Yamagata to Nagoya | 1h 10m |
| Yamagata to Tokyo | 1h 10m |
| Yamagata to Sapporo | 1h 20m |
