Hiroshima Airport is a single‑terminal regional airport located outside Hiroshima city. It handles domestic flights and a limited number of international routes; the main public link to the city is by scheduled airport bus services.
Getting to and From Hiroshima Airport #
Hiroshima city centre is typically around 45-70 minutes from the airport by scheduled airport bus, depending on the route and traffic. Main options are airport buses, taxis and rental cars.
- Buses: Frequent airport limousine buses connect the terminal with Hiroshima Station and other city points; they are the most common public-transport option to the city.
- Taxis/ride-share: Taxis are available at the terminal for direct transfers.
- Driving: On-site car rental and parking are available for onward travel.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Hiroshima Airport #
A single terminal provides the usual passenger services: check-in, security, cafés and shops, car rental desks and parking. Free Wi‑Fi and device charging points are available in the terminal. Lounges and expanded retail are limited compared with larger international Japanese airports. Accessibility assistance is available on request.
Tips for Hiroshima Airport #
- The airport is served by frequent airport buses to Hiroshima city - check the bus timetable as services are timed to flights.
- If you’re travelling to central Hiroshima, allow roughly an hour for the bus connection depending on traffic.
- There is limited onward public transport late at night; pre-book taxis for late arrivals.
Weather & Climate near Hiroshima Airport #
Hiroshima Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1658 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 57 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 18° - 25° | 22° | 271 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 249 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 207 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 47 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
