{ "response": { "Key": "HIJ-HND", "orig": { "code": "HIJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Hiroshima", "fullCity": "Hiroshima, Japan", "airport": "Hiroshima Intl" }, "dest": { "code": "HND", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Haneda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "The flight from Hiroshima to Tokyo Haneda covers about 400 miles and typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. The return flight from Tokyo Haneda to Hiroshima also takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between the two directions.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH) both fly non‑stop from Hiroshima to Haneda, with flights running daily on each carrier. Japan Airlines operates up to 162 weekly departures and ANA up to 91, so there is frequent service throughout the day from early morning until late evening. The flight takes about 80–85 minutes.", "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, 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Tokyo Haneda, the most-used and fastest way into central Tokyo is the Keikyu Line or the Tokyo Monorail, both offering frequent, reliable rail connections to major stations. Airport limousine buses also serve Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and other Kanto destinations, and taxis and rental cars are available at the terminals. An under-construction JR East access line will eventually provide direct service to Tokyo Station, but until then the monorail and Keikyu trains remain the primary rail options. Most travelers prefer the train or monorail for speed and predictability over road transport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.cab.mlit.go.jp/tcab/airport/list/haneda/congestion.html", "title": "東京国際空港内道路の混雑緩和について - 国土交通省 東京航空局" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Access_Line", "title": "Haneda Airport Access Line", "time_published": "2026-07-10T00:59:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights operate from Hiroshima to Tokyo Haneda — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight 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 Tokyo?", "answer": "JAL and ANA operate the nonstop route from Hiroshima to Tokyo Haneda, with JAL running up to 162 weekly flights and ANA up to 91 weekly flights. Both carriers fly daily with departures spread from early morning through late evening.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists than peak summer or New Year." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "For domestic flights within Japan, bring a valid government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. No visa or travel authorization is needed, and proof of onward travel is not required. Have a payment method for any baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo and ideal for domestic and business travel. Narita is farther out and handles a mix of international and low-cost carrier flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hiroshima Intl from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Hiroshima Airport from downtown is the airport limousine bus, which departs from the Hiroshima Bus Center and takes about 53 minutes, though traffic can cause delays; it also serves Hiroshima Station in about 45 minutes. There is no direct rail link to the airport, so public transportation requires taking a train to Shiraichi Station and then a bus or taxi the rest of the way. Taxis and ride-share services are available but cost significantly more than the bus, and driving means taking the San'yō Expressway to the airport, where parking is available. The limousine bus is generally the best balance of speed and cost for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z" }, { "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": "2026-08-24T03:17:27Z" }, { "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_Station", "title": "Hiroshima Station", "time_published": "2026-07-27T23:36:24Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport has several on-site and terminal-connected hotels, including the Royal Park Hotel The Haneda directly connected to Terminal 3, the First Cabin Tokyo Haneda capsule hotel in Terminal 1, the Haneda Excel Hotel in Terminal 2, and the Hotel Villa Fontaine Premier and Grand Haneda connected to Terminal 3 by a covered walkway. The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit also offers airside transit rooms within the boarding gate area of Terminal 3 for international passengers who do not clear Japanese immigration. Day rooms and short-stay refresh rooms with showers are available at several of these properties.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html", "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z" }, { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/the/tokyohaneda/transit", "title": "トランジットホテル -【公式】ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 東京羽田 - 羽田空港第3ターミナルビル内 - 東京のホテル", "favicon": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/the/tokyohaneda/assets/images/common/icon-512x512.png?v=1" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Haneda Intl Airport?", "answer": "Haneda Airport has three passenger terminals — Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 (the former International Terminal) — with a wide range of services across them. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals, and currency exchange offices are located in each terminal's arrival and departure areas, including major operators in Terminal 3. Prayer rooms and chapels are also provided in the terminals for passengers of various faiths.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/index.html", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2025-12-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/business/airport/", "title": "By Airport｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Hiroshima and Tokyo airports?", "answer": "At Tokyo Haneda Airport, airport concierges patrol the terminals and provide gentle assistance to travelers who may need help or are unfamiliar with the airport, and there are free shuttle buses between Terminals 1, 2, and the International Passenger Terminal. Information desks are located throughout Terminals 1 and 2 to help with directions and flight information. Travelers needing mobility assistance on this route should arrange it through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Heliport", "title": "Hiroshima Heliport", "time_published": "2026-07-07T18:25:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Station", "title": "Hiroshima Station", "time_published": "2026-07-27T23:36:24Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/sustainability/social/relief_and_safety/03/index.html", "title": "Facility and Service Information｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_2_Station", "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-24T02:47:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T19:50:14Z" }, { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_International_Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-06T08:15:43Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA) operates the most flights on the Hiroshima to Tokyo route, using Boeing 787-8, Airbus A321, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Japan Airlines (JAL) also serves the route with Boeing 767 family and Boeing 737-800 aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Hiroshima?", "answer": "Hiroshima Airport has a couple of lounge options when departing: the domestic departures area includes the Hiroshima Airport Lounge \"Yamanami Villa\" with complimentary soft drinks, flight information, newspapers and magazines, and computers, as well as separate JAL and ANA airline lounges. The Business Lounge Momiji in the domestic departures area offers Wi-Fi, television, flight information, printing and copying, internet terminals, and a smoking room.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/ja-jp/benefits/travel/airport-lounge/hiroshima", "title": "広島空港 空港ラウンジ｜クレジットカードはアメリカン・エキスプレス（アメックス）" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/ja-jp/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/HIJ/Business-Lounge-Momiji---O8mEEyvC0Y/", "title": "Business Lounge Momiji｜広島空港 | Amex JP", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Airport", "title": "Hiroshima Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-24T11:32:59Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/japan/hiroshima", "title": "广岛 (Hiroshima)", "time_published": "2024-09-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://singaporeair.com/en-pl/flights-to-hiroshima", "title": "Flights from Poland to Hiroshima (HIJ) | Singapore Airlines", "favicon": "https://singaporeair.com/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "On domestic flights from Hiroshima to Tokyo, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic fares may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fare classes offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Hiroshima to Tokyo?", "answer": "On this domestic route, Economy is standard; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are uncommon and offered only on select flights." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher-class tickets often permit same-day changes or standby, while restrictive fares generally do not." } } } }