{ "response": { "Key": "HIJ-SEL", "orig": { "code": "HIJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Hiroshima", "fullCity": "Hiroshima, Japan", "airport": "Hiroshima Intl" }, "dest": { "code": "SEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Seoul (ICN) typically takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. There are no direct flights to Gimpo (GMP), so all nonstop service arrives at Incheon. With a layover, total travel time usually ranges from 4 to 7 hours, depending on the connection city." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Yes, Jeju Air (7C) flies nonstop from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) twice daily, every day of the week. The two daily departures leave at 10:30 AM and 2:10 PM.", "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized 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). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements depend on your nationality. For Japanese citizens traveling to South Korea, a visa is not required for short stays up to 90 days for tourism or business (K-ETA is currently exempted until December 31, 2025). For South Korean citizens traveling to Japan, a visa is not required for short stays up to 90 days for tourism or business. Travelers of other nationalities should check both countries' entry requirements based on their passport." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Seoul?", "answer": "From Incheon Airport, the AREX express train is the fastest route to Seoul Station in about 43 minutes, while the all-stop commuter train is a cheaper rail option. Airport limousine buses serve many districts like Gangnam and Dongdaemun with fares around ₩17,000–18,000, and taxis or ride‑share are available but cost more and can hit traffic. Rental cars are an option, though public transit is generally more practical for visitors. The AREX express and limousine buses are the most popular choices for their speed and direct access.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do", "title": "K2Web Wizard", "time_published": "2024-10-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1507/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Seoul", "title": "Transportation in Seoul", "time_published": "2025-09-22T07:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport%20Terminal%201%20station", "title": "Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 station", "time_published": "2026-03-08T09:10:35Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/6604/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Hiroshima to Seoul — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are available 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 Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Jeju Air flies nonstop from Hiroshima to Seoul Incheon, with 14 weekly flights departing daily at 10:30 and 14:10. No other carriers operate nonstop on this route.", "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 Hiroshima and Seoul?", "answer": "Common layovers include Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), Fukuoka, and Osaka (Kansai), which offer frequent connections and keep total travel time competitive. Tokyo provides the most flight options, Fukuoka is geographically close, and Osaka offers efficient domestic-to-international transfers. Visa-free transit is available for many nationalities in Japan." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, but afternoon flights may encounter minor delays. Early departures, particularly on Asiana or Korean Air, offer the most reliable timings." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seoul?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild temperatures, low rainfall, and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a K-ETA or visa if required, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage; check for any vaccination certificate requirements." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seoul?", "answer": "Incheon is the main international gateway, about 48 km west of downtown, serving full-service airlines and most long-haul routes. Gimpo, closer to the city centre at 15 km, handles domestic and short-haul international flights, making it a convenient choice for regional hops." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seoul airport?", "answer": "Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) offers an on-site transit hotel on the 4th floor of Terminal 1 airside, available in 6-hour blocks, plus comfortable nap/rest zones with reclined loungers on the 4th floor of Terminal 2 near Gates 262–268. The ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport is connected by shuttle for those who prefer a full-service hotel outside the terminal. Free shuttles and a train connect both terminals, so you can access these facilities regardless of your arrival terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/seoul-incheon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/customer/FAQ", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/seoul.htm", "title": "Seoul Incheon Airport Guide (ICN) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T17:34:21Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/city/hotels-seoul-v5556.html", "title": "Hotels in Seoul | Accor ALL.com", "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.walkerhill.com/transithotel/m/en/t1/about/Introduction.jsp", "title": "Incheon Airport Transit Hotel", "time_published": "2022-06-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Incheon Intl Airport?", "answer": "Incheon International Airport offers currency exchange services in the public areas of both terminals before security, including counters near the check-in halls on the third floor. Prayer rooms for passengers are available in Terminal 1 (near Gate 28, airside) and Terminal 2 (near Gate 253, airside), with separate spaces for men and women. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport, accessible by connecting to the 'AirportWiFi' network without a password.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1562/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1542/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "time_published": "1999-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incheon%20International%20Airport", "title": "Incheon International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:03:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Incheon_International_Airport_Interior.jpg", "time_published": "2013-06-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1413/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Hiroshima and Seoul, so all flights connect. The most common long-leg aircraft on the Hiroshima–Tokyo Haneda–Seoul routing are the Boeing 787-8, Airbus A330-300, and Boeing 767-300, operated by ANA, JAL, and Asiana; the 787-8 appears most frequently. On the shorter Hiroshima–Haneda leg, typical aircraft include the Airbus A321-100, Boeing 767-300, and Boeing 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these types.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Hiroshima?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) has very limited lounge options — there is no airline-branded lounge like a Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge or ANA Lounge. The only widely recognized lounge is the Hiroshima Airport Lounge, a contract facility accessible to Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and some premium-class passengers on select airlines. It offers basic amenities such as light snacks, soft drinks, and Wi-Fi in a quiet space. Travelers with elite status or business-class tickets on Star Alliance or oneworld carriers should not expect a dedicated lounge at HIJ.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services/airline-lounges", "title": "Airline Lounges, Airport Facilities & Services - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HKG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hong Kong International Airport | Amex GB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HKG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hong Kong International Airport | Amex HK", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.hongkongairport.com/", "title": "Hong Kong International Airport - Passenger Home", "favicon": "https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/hong-kong/hong-kong-international-chek-lap-kok/hkg4-plaza-premium-lounge", "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge HKG AIRPORT Terminal 1 Hong Kong International (Chek Lap Kok) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer additional checked baggage and larger carry-on allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Hiroshima to Seoul?", "answer": "Flights from Hiroshima to Seoul typically offer Economy and sometimes flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy being uncommon on this short‑haul route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets offer better same‑day change or standby options, while basic fares generally do not." } } } }