Located in the western part of Honshu island in Japan, over the past few years, Hiroshima has seen a rise in popularity among tourists and other types of visitors.
The city that survived the atomic bomb attack almost 80 years ago is now recovering its shine.
The city of Hiroshima has one major airport, the Hiroshima Airport, located in the city called Mihara. The distance to Hiroshima city centre is around 50 kilometres, and it takes between 40 and 60 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
The taxi price from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima city centre is 15,000 yen, which is around $150 (€138). You can also use a bus from the airport which can take you to several locations in the city centre for only 1000 yen in 60 minutes, or a train, which goes around 30 minutes for 750 yen.
There are a number of private driver services in Hiroshima at your disposal. Some of the most popular companies are Hiroshima Chauffeur Service, Hiroshima Limousine Service, and Hiroshima Car Rental with a driver. You can choose among a range of luxurious cars, buses, or vans, and you will get an experienced driver, and sometimes even a guided tour if the driver speaks English.
Finally, if you want to avoid land traffic hustle and bustle, you can book a helicopter and take a look at Hiroshima from a different point of view. You can do this via Helicopter Charter, AIROS Skyview, or Private Sky Tokyo.
In the Hiroshima prefecture, there’s another airport, the Kintaikyo Airport, located in the city of Iwakuni, some 60 kilometres away. However, this airport is quite small and usually used for domestic flights.
If you’re planning to travel to Hiroshima, here are some of the most popular routes:
Before booking your flight to Hiroshima, let’s take a look at some helpful basic information.
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1. Private Charter: Tokyo to Hiroshima
The distance between the two cities is only 680 kilometres, which is a bit over an hour of flight.
Tokyo to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
The prices for all the routes are based on the rates calculated by Evo Jets. Keep in mind that other private charter companies might have different prices.
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Turboprop | 6 | From JPY 1,169,383 to JPY 1,713,906 | 1 h 26 min |
Light Jet | 8 | From JPY 1,529,192 to JPY 2,068,907 | 1 h 17 min |
Midsize Jet | 10 | From JPY 1,747,648 to JPY 2,364,466 | 1 h 9 min |
Heavy Jet | 14 | From JPY 2,492,969 to JPY 3,366,794 | 1 h 3 min |
Tokyo to Hiroshima: Airport Options
The city of Tokyo has two main airports: Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport.
Haneda Airport Tokyo
Haneda Airport is located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo, and it takes between 30 and 40 minutes to reach it by car.
Taxi fares from the centre of Tokyo to Haneda Airport are around 14,000 yen.
If you want to use a car-sharing app in Tokyo, it’s recommended to rely on the local ones, such as Times Car Plus, NTT DOCOMO Car-Sharing, ORIX Rent a Car (also has a car-sharing service), or Navi Rent.
If you would prefer to book a private chauffeur in advance, we can recommend you the following service providers: Tokyo Chauffeur Service, Tokyo Limousine Service, or Tokyo car rental with a driver.
To book a helicopter in Tokyo, get in touch with service providers such as Private Sky Tokyo, Sky View, Go Tokyo or Aero Asahi Corp.
Finally, public transport in Tokyo usually works quite well. The fastest option is to use Tokyo Monorail, which takes around 14 minutes to get to the Hamamatsucho Station, only one stop before the centre. Other options are the Keikyu Line and Tokyo City Air Terminal.
There are two FBO handlers at Haneda Airport:
Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport is located 66 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. It takes between 60 and 90 minutes to get there by car and the taxi fares are around JPY 30,000.
The best options for public transportation to this airport are the Narita Express train, Keisei SKyliner (train), and Airport Limousine Bus.
All other means of transportation described in the previous section about the Haneda airport apply to this one as well.
Narita International Airport is home to the following FBOs:
2. Private Charter: Beijing to Hiroshima
The distance between the Chinese capital and one of the most peculiar tourist spots in Japan is 4,217 kilometres.
Beijing to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Turboprop | 6 | From CNY 133,666/JPY 2,338,765 to CNY 166,615/JPY 3,161,188 | 3 h 28 min |
Light Jet | 8 | From CNY 145,417/JPY 2,544,371 to CNY 181,516/JPY 3,443,896 | 2 h 31 min |
Midsize Jet | 10 | From CNY 148,328/JPY 2,814,228 to CNY 200,480/JPY 3,803,706 | 2 h 14 min |
Heavy Jet | 14 | From CNY 230,282/JPY 4,369,122 to |
Beijing to Hiroshima: Airport Options
The city of Bejing has one major airport: Beijing Capital International Airports. The second one was closed in 2019.
Beijing Capital International Airport
This airport is the main airport of Bejing and it’s located 32 kilometres northeast of the centre of the city. Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world.
The taxi fare from the city centre is approximately CNY 200. If you prefer car-sharing options, you will need to rely on local apps such as Car2Share, EVCard, Pony Car, Togo, or United Journey.
Public transport is always an option, as Beijing has good public transport. The most popular options to reach this airport are the Airport Express Line train and The Beijing Capital Airport Shuttle Bus.
Helicopter charters are also possible in Beijing via Tour Beijing or China Flight Adventures. You can also book a helicopter charter with your FBO handler at the airport.
FBOs handling private charters at this airport are:
3. Private Charter: Ulaanbaatar to Hiroshima
The capital city of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, is around 8,000 kilometres away from Hiroshima. Due to the distance, turboprops are not available on this route.
Ulaanbaatar to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Light Jet | 8 | From MNT 124,049,745/JPY 4,317,720 to MNT 153,585,398/JPY 5,345,749 | 4 h 11 min |
Midsize Jet | 10 | From MNT 124,274,714/JPY 4,690,381 to MNT 153,555,880/JPY | 3 h 42 min |
Heavy Jet | 14 | From MNT 168,877,420/JPY 6,373,778 to MNT 209,053,903/JPY 7,890,121 | 3 h 35 min |
Ulaanbaatar to Hiroshima: Airport Options
There is one main airport in Ulaanbaatar, the Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
Chinggis Khan International Airport
This airport is located around 17 kilometres from the city centre. If you’d like to reach it by taxi, this would cost you between MNT 20,000 and MNT 25,000.
If you decide to use car-sharing options, you should keep in mind that options in Ulaanbaatar are quite limited, as the government has deemed them illegal. Some rental companies offer car-sharing services such as the Go Rent a Car, and you might be able to find a ride via TumenEkh and Ekh Taxi.
To book a private chauffeur in Ulaanbaatar, we strongly recommend sorting this out with your FBO handler or at the airport. You also might be able to find a driver via online platforms such as Ulaanbaatar Driver, and Mongolian Driver.
To charter a helicopter ride to the airport in Ulaanbaatar, contact some of the following service providers: Dream Mongolia Tour, New Milestone tours, or Mongolian Ways – Mongolia Tours and Travel.
FBO handlers operating at this airport are not publicly available, so we can recommend you to directly contact the airport in Ulaanbaatar.
4. Private Charter: Sydney to Hiroshima
Sydney to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Heavy Jet | 14 | From AUD 217,617/JPY 19,352,642 to AUD 264,435/JPY 23,516,158 | 10 h 53 min |
Ultra Long Range Jet | 18 | From AUD 305,473/JPY 27,165,661 to AUD 371,365/JPY 33,025,425 | 10 h 20 min |
Sydney to Hiroshima: Airport Options
The capital of Australia, Sydney, has two main airports: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Mascot Airport, and Bankstown Airport.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
This airport is located only 8 kilometres south of the city centre. Taxi to this airport would cost you between AUD 45 and AUD 55, depending on the traffic and time of the day.
Buses and trains to this airport are quite frequent, or you can use car-sharing apps such as Uber and Ola.
Private chauffeur services are also available in Sydney. Some of the popular companies are Prestige Chauffeurs, Lux Cars, and Riff Chauffeur Cars – Limo Service Sydney.
If you’d like to take a look at Sydney from a bird’s point of view and get to the airport as fast as possible, we recommend you book a helicopter charter via Sydney Helitours, Blue Sky Helicopters, or Sydney Helicopters.
There are three FBOs handling private jet charters at this airport:
Bankstown Airport
Bankstown Airport is located around 30 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Taxi fares should be around AUD 80, depending on the traffic and time of the day.
All other transportation options mentioned in the previous section apply to this airport as well.
FBO handlers available at this airport are:
- Navair Jet Services
- Shell Australia
- World Fuel Services
- Pegasus Aero Fuels
- Australia By Air
- Viva Energy
- Clamback and Hennessy
5. Private Charter: Istanbul to Hiroshima
Istanbul is located 12,202 kilometres from Hiroshima. Due to the distance length, the only available types of jets are the heavy jet and the ultra-long-range jet.
Istanbul to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Heavy Jet | 14 | From TRY 2,873,220/JPY 19,648,200 to TRY 3,493,339/JPY 23,888,819 | 11 h 3 min |
Ultra Long Range Jet | 16 | From TRY 4,034,535/JPY 27,589,722 to TRY 4,902,702/JPY 33,526,589 | 10 h 30 min |
Istanbul to Hiroshima: Airport Options
Istanbul has two main airports: Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
This airport is located around 24 kilometres west of the centre of Istanbul. The taxi fares are around TRY 310, and the ride should last around 40 minutes. You can also use car-sharing apps like Uber.
Some of the private chauffeur services we can recommend in Istanbul are Istanbul Limousine, Rento Istanbul Airport Transfer, and Illusthrone Tailor.
You should also be aware of the fact that Istanbul is one of the world’s most crowded cities when it comes to traffic. If you want to avoid the land traffic hustle and bustle, we recommend you book a helicopter charter via Helicopter Tour Istanbul, Air Charter Turkey, or Avio Net Jet.
There are four FBOs available at this airport:
- Universal Aviation
- Bilen Air Services
- Gozen Air Services
- Air Kargo Aviation
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen Airport is further from the city centre – 42 kilometres away. The taxi to this airport costs around TRY 600. All other transportation options listed in the previous section apply to this airport as well.
Available FBO handlers:
6. Private Charter: Vienna to Hiroshima
The capital of Austria, Vienna, is 14,248 kilometres away from Hiroshima.
Vienna to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Heavy Jet | 18 | From €203,279/JPY 28,644,610 to €247,042/JPY 34,811,428 | 10 h 49 min |
Vienna to Hiroshima: Airport Options
Despite being one of the busiest cities in Central Europe, the city of Vienna has only one airport.
Vienna International Airport
Vienna International Airport is located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. A car ride should last around 20 minutes, and taxi fares shouldn’t cross €55.
If you want to use car-sharing, you can use Uber, Bolt, and Lyft.
Vienna also has a broad offer of public transportation options to reach the airport. The city Airport Train (CAT) goes every 15 minutes from Wien Mitte to the airport. To get to Wien Mitte, you can use line S7. Alternatively, you can use The Airport Bus (line 1187) from Schwedenplatz.
When it comes to private chauffeurs, you can book a ride in advance via Drive Luxury, Infinity Luxe Chauffeur, and Special Limousine Services.
Finally, helicopter charters to the airport are also possible in Vienna. Book your flight via Sennair, Jet Club Group, or Private Fly.
FBO handlers available at this airport are:
- Jet Aviation
- Magnum FBO
- Celebi Ground Service Austria GmbH
- FAME Executive Aviation
- Vienna Aircraft Handling GmbH
7. Private Charter: New York to Hiroshima
The distance between these two cities is 10,891 kilometres.
New York to Hiroshima: Pricing Options
Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Hiroshima | Estimated flight time |
Heavy Jet | 16 | From $205,200/JPY 26,584,686 to $249,500/JPY 32,323,972 | 14 h 50 min |
New York to Hiroshima: Airport Options
The city of New York has three main airports, any of which may host your take off to Hiroshima.
John F. Kennedy
This airport is located approximately 32 kilometres southeast of the centre of New York. Taxi fares are $60-70. You can also use car-sharing apps like Via, Juno, Curb, Arro, Myle, Uber, and Lyft.
If you prefer a more luxurious type of ride, book your private chauffeur via Red Oak Transportations, Precision NY Chauffeur and Airport Transportation Services, NY City Limo, and Onyx Limo and Car Service.
If you’re more into unique experiences, seeing New York from a bird’s point of view definitely matches that expectation. Book your helicopter ride to the airport via Fly BLADE, Wingsair, HeliNY, or Charm Aviation NYC.
John F. Kennedy airport has only one FBO handler – Modern Aviation.
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport is located 13 kilometres east of the city centre. The taxi ride shouldn’t cross the price of $40. Besides by taxi, you can also reach this airport by any other transportation method listed in the previous section.
At this airport too, Modern Aviation is the only available FBO handler.
Newark Liberty International Airport
This airport is located approximately 25 kilometres from the centre of New York, and the taxi fares are around $70-80.
The FBO available at this airport is Signature Flight Support.
Which Jets Can You Fly to Hiroshima?
With the exception of the last two routes, all types of jets are at your disposal to fly to Hiroshima.
Usually, turboprops are the most affordable jets and are very convenient for short-haul flights. However, they usually can’t accommodate larger parties and are considered the slowest type of jet. Therefore, if you’re travelling with a larger party, or crossing a longer distance, it’s recommended to pick among the midsize and heavy jets. These are usually also more comfortable and possess more amenities, which is quite convenient if you’re spending several hours on the flight.
Turboprops
Turboprops got their names thanks to their turbine-powered engines. They are usually the cheapest option when it comes to booking private charters. Their range is 2,400 kilometres, on average, but this number varies depending on the model. With a cruising speed of 350 knots, they are the slowest type of jet.
Light Jets
Light jets have a somewhat longer range than turboprops, around 2,800 kilometres. However, just like with turboprops, the exact number varies depending on the model.
With an average cruising speed of 400 knots, light jets are a bit faster than turboprops.
Midsize and Super-Midsize Jets
If you want to go further than 4,000 kilometres, then you should consider midsize and super-midsize jets, as this is their average range. They are also faster than the previous types of jets, as their average cruising speed is 450 knots.
These jets are also convenient if you want to host larger parties, as they can accommodate a maximum number of 8 or 16 passengers. You can also expect convenient amenities, such as pet access, wi-fi, and luxurious catering.
Heavy Jets
They do cost the most, but with an average speed of 500 knots or more, they are also the fastest jets, and their range is over 10,000 kilometres, making them a great option for direct cross-continental flights.
Conclusion
Hiroshima is a great destination to visit, and definitely one of the most popular in Japan. If you want to get there with style and comfort, we suggest you book a private flight. This will allow you to schedule your time however you desire, instead of making your plans around your flight.
Also, long lines and flight delays are a thing of the past with private flights. If you want to experience premium travelling, this is the way to go. Make your trip simple, easy, and unforgettable.