Cheap Flights to Sakura

Most people prefer to fly into Haneda Airport (HND) when visiting Sakura.

The journey from HND to downtown Sakura is reasonably long. You'll need to travel 40 kilometres before you can check in to your city hotel.

Step off the plane at Tokyo International Airport and you'll be sitting 40 kilometres from downtown. Tokyo Narita Airport is another big airport in Sakura. You'll find it 18 kilometres from the centre of the city.

Sakura is serviced by 96 air carriers from at least 160 airports across the globe.

Sakura receives the largest number of flights from Japan Airlines, ANA and Air Do with Japan Airlines being the favourite choice of airline. Sapporo is the most popular city for passengers to set off from.

Planning an amazing Sakura holiday is easy when there are 6,584 direct flights every week to get you there.

Travellers frequently jet off from Sapporo, Fukuoka and Osaka airports when heading to Sakura.

If it's Sapporo you're departing, you'll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 44 minutes before you arrive in Sakura. Airport to airport from Fukuoka generally takes 1 hour and 43 minutes and from Osaka, the average flight time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

We've all come across those lucky jet-setters who somehow manage to land incredibly cheap airfares wherever they go. Want to know how to do it for your Sakura holiday? Don't wait until the last moment to lock in your flight. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to nab a terrific price by flying into a smaller terminal. Finally, be prepared to lock in your seat quickly if you stumble on a real bargain. It might not stick around for long. With a bit of knowledge and some luck, the ideal airfare can be yours.

We've rounded up all the info you need to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. Follow our insider tips and you'll be speeding through airport security and enjoying Sakura before you know it. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First of all, pack your passport, official ID, wallet and daily medications. Next, you'll need some extra in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A thrilling book and a phone crammed with your favourite movies are good options. If you hope to catch more than just forty winks, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, make room for a toothbrush and some deodorant to ensure you arrive at your destination looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive goods, like aerosols and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your main priority is to feel as comfortable as you can. Go for easy-to-remove footwear, dress in loose, natural fibers and don't forget to bring a pullover in case you get chilly in the cabin.
• Caused by sustained periods of immobility, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long flights. Reduce the risks by drinking water, keeping your ankles and legs moving and wearing compression socks to help your circulation.

The answer is simple — be organised. We've compiled some top tips for a speedy trip through security. Watch out Sakura, here you come:

• Your boarding pass and travel ID will need to be shown to airport security personnel. Have them easily accessible so you don't hold up the line.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Items such as your belt, jacket and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All electronic gadgets, including your tablet and phone, must also be scanned.
• Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a good footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Hiking boots and other bulky shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, check them in.