How to find cheap flights to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Hiroshima Airport is $442. A return plane ticket to HIJ right now is $807.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Hiroshima, where Hiroshima Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Hiroshima by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a rush to get to Hiroshima, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Hiroshima Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Hiroshima
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Hiroshima.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to HIJ that suits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Hiroshima in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HIJ, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Hiroshima then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Hiroshima is warmest in August, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -1ºC (30ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
Want to avoid grey skies? November is the driest month in Hiroshima, averaging four days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Hiroshima Airport, these top airlines make getting to Hiroshima nice and easy:
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 80% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a wise choice when booking your HIJ plane ticket.
The timezone at HIJ is UTC+9.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to HIJ. Book a room at one of these hotels near Hiroshima Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Go from runway to road in no time when you pick up a car hire in HIJ. Rent your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and experience parts of Hiroshima that most visitors tend to miss.
Hiroshima Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Hiroshima from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Central Hiroshima is about 48 kilometres from HIJ.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to HIJ, it'll take around 55 minutes to get to the centre.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Hiroshima, book a room at one of these comfortable options:
Hiroshima highlights
Jump off your flight to Hiroshima and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims: Offering a great first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Ushita Park & Rose Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Hiroshima.
Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park: Want more reasons to visit Hiroshima? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Matsuyama from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Headed to the nearby city of Matsuyama? It's about 145 kilometres from HIJ. It'll take you around 2 hours 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Fukuyama
Fukuyama is another city that's easily accessible from Hiroshima Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
It'll take you 50 minutes or so to drive to Fukuyama.
Explore more of Japan
Craving more adventure? Osaka will keep things interesting on your trip through Japan. It's around 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima and features Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The main airport for this city is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Kobe is another popular destination in Japan and is roughly 209 kilometres east of Hiroshima. Zero in on some of the best places like Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple.
Or head to Fukuoka, roughly 257 kilometres west of Hiroshima. Itsukushima Shrine, teamLab Forest Fukuoka and Life-Size RX-93ff ν Gundam Statue are just a taste of what's waiting. You can reach this city by flying into Fukuoka Airport (FUK).