--- iata: HIJ name: Hiroshima Airport city: Hiroshima country: Japan lastUpdated: '2026-09-24' officialWebsite: 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/' sources: - 'https://www.hiap.co.jp/h/hi/hiap/img/pdf/business/operational_status.pdf' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/assets/files/flight/kokusai/2609/kokusai.pdf' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/assets/files/flight/kokunai/2609/kokunai.pdf' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/service/lounge.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/en/service/lounge_intl.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/en/news/2026/08/temporary-store-maple.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/access/parking.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/en/access/timetable/' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/news/2025/01/psfc.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/news/2024/10/pssc.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/faq/' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/service/wifi.html' - 'https://www.hij.airport.jp/assets/img/cms/flight_cat-3.pdf' - 'https://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/koku_tk5_000092.html' - 'https://www.hiap.co.jp/hiap/about.htm' - 'https://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/articles/-/829434' quickFacts: - >- Civilian national airport in Mihara, run by Hiroshima International Airport Co., Ltd. since 1 July 2021. Not a Self-Defense Force airbase. - >- FY2025 (April 2025–March 2026): 2,954,942 passengers, of which 480,341 were international, a record for the international side. - >- One terminal. Domestic gates on level 3. International Maple lounge closed 17 August 2026–28 February 2027. - >- No airport station. Limousine to Hiroshima Station is 45–50 minutes and ¥1,500. - >- Runway 10/28 is 3,000 × 60 m. CAT-III on the runway 10 approach when visibility is at least 100 m. bentoTips: - label: Closed title: Maple lounge is shut until 28 February 2027 detail: >- China Airlines, China Eastern, and VietJet are on the voucher list. Air China is also named, and its Hiroshima flights are marked suspended. summary: >- The international gate lounge is closed for the terminal expansion. Eligible airlines hand out a shopping voucher at check-in. category: status - label: One building title: 'Departures on 2, domestic gates on 3' summary: >- Arrivals are on level 1, both departure lobbies are on level 2, and domestic gates are on level 3. The terminal is open 6:00–22:30. category: terminal - label: Narita title: Spring Japan to Narita ends 12 October 2026 detail: >- A connection's immigration is at Narita. Through check-in from Hiroshima is sometimes available; ask Spring Japan. summary: >- IJ622 runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday on the printed sheet, and only through 12 October 2026. category: timing - label: Lounge title: 'Domestic lounge is ¥1,760 or a Japanese gold card' summary: >- YAMANAMI VILLA is after domestic security, 6:45–20:40. Priority Pass is not accepted. The door price includes one drink or snack. category: food lounges: - name: YAMANAMI VILLA zone: 'Airside, level 3 domestic gate lounge' hours: '6:45–20:40' access: - 'Day pass ¥1,760 including tax' - >- Listed Japanese gold, platinum, and premium cards with a same-name boarding pass - Domestic-issued American Express bestFor: - Domestic departures - Japanese gold-card holders summary: >- A real domestic lounge after security. Worth using on a listed card. At ¥1,760 it is a drink and a seat, not a meal, and Priority Pass is not accepted. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: - Soft drinks - 'One included beer, wine, or snack' - Sake tasting - Wi-Fi - Open terrace - Work booths - name: Maple zone: 'Airside, level 2 international gate lounge' hours: Closed 17 August 2026–28 February 2027 access: - 'Day pass ¥1,980 when open (¥990 ages 3–12)' - >- China Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, or VietJet first or business class with a lounge ticket bestFor: - 'International departures, once it reopens' summary: >- Temporarily closed for the terminal expansion. It is not a credit-card lounge. Use the check-in voucher if your airline is on the list. verdict: skip terminal: International amenities: - Soft drinks - Alcohol - Wi-Fi - Newspapers - Power at tables - name: JAL Lounge zone: Level 2 domestic departure lobby access: - Entry rules are not printed on the airport page bestFor: [] summary: >- Named on the airport's domestic lounge page. Hours, price, and who may enter are not published there. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: [] - name: ANA Lounge zone: Level 2 domestic departure lobby access: - Entry rules are not printed on the airport page bestFor: [] summary: >- Named next to the JAL Lounge on the airport page. Confirm access with ANA; the airport does not print the rules. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic amenities: [] waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 6.2 slug: hij region: Asia-Pacific --- > Markdown for [/airports/hij](/airports/hij). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/hij) - [Lounge directory](/airports/hij/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) Hiroshima, Japan · Asia-Pacific Hiroshima Airport is a single-terminal civilian field in Mihara, about an hour by bus from Hiroshima Station. FY2025 traffic was 2.95 million passengers, including a record 480,341 on international flights. The international lounge is closed until 28 February 2027, and there is no airport railway. ## Airportist Score **6.2 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.4 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 5.8 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.6 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 4.8 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 2,954,942 (FY2025) - Terminals: 1 terminal - Typical security: 0 min - On-time: 0% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Domestic trips to Haneda on ANA or JAL - Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cheongju, and Hanoi on the current timetable - Drivers who want a cheap overnight car park ## Watch out for - Maple, the international lounge, is closed through 28 February 2027 - No airport station; the Hiroshima bus is 45–55 minutes and ¥1,500 - Dalian, Beijing via Dalian, and Bangkok are marked suspended - Fog is common at 330 m; only the runway 10 approach has CAT-III - Spring Japan to Narita is printed only through 12 October 2026 ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/hij/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/hij/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/hij/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/hij/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/hij/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/hij/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/hij/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/hij/reviews.md) (free)