Flights to Saitama
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Saitama is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 68 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 75 km (47 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,024 ft, HND can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 35 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Saitama
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saitama to Seoul | South Korea | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Saitama to Busan | South Korea | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Saitama to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Saitama to Incheon | South Korea | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Saitama to Osaka | Japan | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Saitama to Daegu | South Korea | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Saitama to Nagoya | Japan | 262 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Saitama to Sapporo | Japan | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Saitama to Jilin | China | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Saitama to Fukuoka | Japan | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Saitama to Kobe | Japan | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Saitama to Kyoto | Japan | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Saitama to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Saitama to Gwangju | South Korea | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Saitama to Suwon | South Korea | 1,139 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Saitama to Hiroshima | Japan | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Saitama to Ulsan | South Korea | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Saitama to Sendai | Japan | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Saitama to Goyang-si | South Korea | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Saitama to Changwon | South Korea | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Saitama to Kitakyushu | Japan | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Saitama to Seongnam-si | South Korea | 1,129 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Saitama to Shanghai | China | 1,762 km (1,095 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Saitama to Chongqing | China | 3,159 km (1,963 mi) | about 4 h 48 min |
| Saitama to Chengdu | China | 3,340 km (2,076 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Saitama to Beijing | China | 2,082 km (1,294 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Saitama to Guangzhou | China | 2,910 km (1,808 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Saitama to Shenzhen | China | 2,880 km (1,790 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Saitama to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,927 km (5,547 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Saitama to Tianjin | China | 2,009 km (1,249 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Saitama?
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest large airport at 42 km (26 mi). The others, NRT, IBR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HND from Saitama city centre?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Saitama on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.