{ "response": { "Key": "HND-HIJ", "orig": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "HIJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Hiroshima", "fullCity": "Hiroshima, Japan", "airport": "Hiroshima Intl" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "The flight from Tokyo to Hiroshima is about 400 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 1 hour 25 minutes on both Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. Return flights also take about 1 hour 25 minutes, so direction makes no meaningful difference on this short route.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Hiroshima?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport is about 50 km east of the city and has no rail connection, so the limousine bus is the primary option—it reaches Hiroshima Station in 45 minutes and the downtown Bus Center in 53 minutes, though traffic can cause delays. Buses also run to nearby train stations like Shiraichi, where you can transfer to the JR Sanyo Line. Taxis and rental cars are available but are slower and far more expensive for the long distance. Ride-sharing is not a common or practical choice. The bus is by far the most used and the fastest way into central Hiroshima.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:51:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-25T08:59:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Bus_Center", "title": "Hiroshima Bus Center", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-20T19:10:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20City%20Network", "title": "Hiroshima City Network", "time_published": "2026-04-20T20:31:42Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20Station", "title": "Hiroshima Station", "time_published": "2026-04-06T18:12:23Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "No red-eye flights are available from Tokyo Haneda to Hiroshima — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg operate on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH) operate non‑stop between Tokyo Haneda and Hiroshima. Japan Airlines offers up to 140 weekly flights with a median fare around $1,642, while ANA runs about 98 weekly flights. Both carriers fly daily with frequent departures throughout the day, giving travelers plenty of choice.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Tokyo and Hiroshima?", "answer": "This is a domestic route within Japan, so layover cities are within the country. Common hubs for a Tokyo to Hiroshima connection include Osaka (Itami or Kansai) and Fukuoka. These offer short, efficient transfers with frequent flights, keeping total travel time competitive. Visa‑free transit is irrelevant for domestic travel." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Hiroshima?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "For domestic travel within Japan, bring a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. No visa or Real ID is required, but carry a payment method for baggage and any needed health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Hiroshima?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city, located about 50 minutes east of downtown by bus. It handles domestic flights and limited international services, with connections to major Japanese cities." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Haneda Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Tokyo, the fastest and most popular way to reach Haneda Airport is the Keikyu Line train (about 15–30 minutes from Shinagawa), while the Tokyo Monorail offers a scenic alternative with good connections from Hamamatsucho. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations, providing door-to-door convenience at a moderate cost. Taxis and ride‑shares are comfortable but much pricier, and driving yourself is possible though parking fees are high, making public transit the best choice for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/15_hf_000051.html", "title": "Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport - MLIT Japan" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Route", "title": "Haneda Route", "time_published": "2025-08-02T01:46:55Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "favicon": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/site_resource/common/img/000013562.png", "time_published": "2026-06-23T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Hiroshima airport?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods; the terminal closes overnight and staying inside is not permitted. The nearest hotel is the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel, which is connected to the airport's domestic terminal via a shuttle bus that takes about 25 minutes.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/hiroshima-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Hiroshima Airport Guide (HIJ) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:36:22Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/hiroshima/activities/private_airport_transfer_hiroshima_airport_hiroshima_city-XLU17Y", "title": "Private Airport Transfer: Hiroshima Airport ⇄ Hiroshima City", "time_published": "2026-06-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:51:35Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/hiroshima/activities/private_arrival_transfer_from_hiroshima_international_airport_to_hiroshima_city-XPN8JB?property=HIJSI", "title": "Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City", "time_published": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/hiroshima-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Hiroshima Airport Lounges (HIJ) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hijsi-sheraton-grand-hiroshima-hotel/rooms", "title": "Rooms & Suites | Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Hiroshima Intl?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport has a single terminal with both domestic and international areas, but specific amenities like currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi are not detailed in available descriptions. The terminal does house airline lounges for JAL and ANA on the domestic side and a shared lounge for international passengers, though these are not public prayer spaces. For currency exchange, major Japanese airports typically offer such services, but no confirmed location is provided here. Free Wi‑Fi availability and prayer room details cannot be confirmed from the current information.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:51:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima%20Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-25T08:59:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Heliport", "title": "Hiroshima Heliport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T04:05:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Station", "title": "Hiroshima Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T23:36:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushiro_Airport", "title": "Kushiro Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:15:25Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Tokyo (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) is the Boeing 737-800, operated by Japan Airlines, which accounts for the majority of departures; Japan Airlines also uses the Boeing 767 on some flights, and Spring Airlines Japan flies an unspecified type on this route. On connecting itineraries, the Boeing 737-800 again appears frequently via Sapporo (CTS) and Seoul (ICN), alongside the Boeing 737, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Airbus A321-200 Neo on other one-stop routings. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the 737-800 is the dominant type serving this corridor.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "Japan Airlines (oneworld) and All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance) operate nonstop flights from Tokyo Haneda to Hiroshima. No other alliances offer nonstop service on this route, and neither carrier is unaffiliated.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Tokyo?", "answer": "At Tokyo Haneda Airport, Terminal 3 (the international terminal) offers several lounge options. The Delta Sky Club and The Centurion Lounge are available, along with the Sky Lounge South and TIAT Lounge. The JAL Sakura Lounge is accessible to Emirates First and Business Class passengers. Terminal 2 houses the Power Lounge Premium, which features showers and premium food, and is accessible via Priority Pass or certain American Express cards.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/japan/haneda", "title": "Tokyo International Airport HND Lounges - HND Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HND", "title": "American Express Lounges at Tokyo International Airport | Amex HK", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://emirates.com/english/destinations/flights-to-tokyo-haneda", "title": "Flights to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | Where we fly | Emirates", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/HND/Power-Lounge-Premium-Terminal-2-KwhPoM22Lg/", "title": "Power Lounge Premium at Tokyo International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "On domestic Japan flights like Tokyo–Hiroshima, most airlines include one free checked bag and a carry-on in standard fares. Basic or discount fares may exclude checked baggage, so verify with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Tokyo to Hiroshima?", "answer": "Tokyo to Hiroshima flights typically offer Economy and Business class, with Premium Economy being uncommon and flat‑bed seats in Business not standard on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while the cheapest tickets often do not." } } } }