Airline	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Origin Airport	Destination Airport
All Nippon Airways	15:55	16:40	Sapporo (CTS)	Kushiro (KUH)	Book flight
All Nippon Airways	16:15	17:55	Tokyo (HND)	Kushiro (KUH)	Book flight
Japan Airlines	17:15	19:00	Tokyo (HND)	Kushiro (KUH)	Book flight

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FAQ about Kushiro Airport (KUH)

How far is Tancho Kushiro Airport from Kushiro Station?

Tancho Kushiro Airport is about 17 to 20 kilometres from central Kushiro. The airport bus to Kushiro Station takes around 45 minutes, and the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

Why is Kushiro Airport called Tancho Kushiro Airport?

Tancho is the Japanese name for the red-crowned crane, which lives in Kushiro Marsh near the airport. The nickname is used on the airport's official channels, and the IATA code is KUH.

Is there a train to Tancho Kushiro Airport?

No. There is no rail link to Tancho Kushiro Airport. Akan Bus runs a shuttle that meets arriving flights and goes to Kushiro Station.

Which airlines fly from Tancho Kushiro Airport?

Airlines at Tancho Kushiro Airport include Japan Airlines, ANA and AIRDO. They mainly fly to Tokyo Haneda and Sapporo, and Peach has also served Osaka Kansai.

Can I rent a car at Tancho Kushiro Airport?

Yes. Several rental car companies operate at Tancho Kushiro Airport, including Toyota Rent a Car, Nippon Rent-A-Car and Times Car. A car makes it easier to reach Lake Akan and the Kushiro Marsh.

Does Tancho Kushiro Airport handle international flights?

Tancho Kushiro Airport is mainly a domestic airport. It has limited customs and immigration facilities for occasional international charter flights.

How do I get from Tancho Kushiro Airport to Lake Akan?

Akan Bus runs a line from Tancho Kushiro Airport toward Lake Akan and its hot-spring area. By car the trip is roughly 60 kilometres.

Does winter weather affect flights at Tancho Kushiro Airport?

Snow and fog can disrupt flights in eastern Hokkaido, especially in the colder months. Check your flight status on the day and leave extra time for connections.

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Tancho Kushiro Airport at a Glance

Tancho Kushiro Airport is the main airport for Kushiro and much of eastern Hokkaido, Japan. Its nickname comes from the tancho, the red-crowned crane that winters in the wetlands nearby. Hokkaido Airports runs it, and the airport handles mostly domestic traffic.

Location: How Far Is the Airport from Kushiro?

The airport sits in the hills west of the city, about 17 to 20 kilometres from central Kushiro. By car the ride takes around 30 minutes. The airport bus to Kushiro Station takes closer to 45 minutes because it stops along the way.

Inside the Kushiro Airport Terminal

One passenger terminal on three levels serves all flights, with a handful of boarding gates. It was designed mainly for domestic travel, and it also has limited customs and immigration facilities for occasional international charters. Expect shops selling eastern Hokkaido souvenirs and food, plus places to eat before you board.

Airlines and Routes at Tancho Kushiro Airport

Regular domestic flights link Kushiro with Tokyo and Sapporo. Carriers include:

Japan Airlines and AIRDO to Tokyo Haneda
ANA to Sapporo New Chitose
A regional service to Sapporo Okadama, within the JAL group
Peach, which has flown to Osaka Kansai

Some routes run on a seasonal pattern, so check the current timetable before you plan.

Getting to Kushiro City and Beyond

There is no rail link to the airport. Instead, the Akan Bus shuttle leaves about 15 to 20 minutes after each arrival and runs to Kushiro Station and the city centre. Another Akan Bus line heads to Lake Akan and its hot-spring town. Taxis wait outside the terminal, and several rental car firms have counters here. A car is the easiest way to explore eastern Hokkaido.

Things to See near Kushiro

Kushiro Marsh, a vast protected wetland, spreads out north of the city and is home to the red-crowned crane. You can watch the birds at the Crane Center, around 25 minutes away by car. Further north, Lake Akan is known for its marimo moss balls and its onsen. In winter, eastern Hokkaido is quiet and snowy, and it draws photographers and wildlife lovers.

Travel Tips for Kushiro Airport

Winter weather can affect flights, so leave room in your plans between December and March.
Book a rental car early for the summer and the crane-watching season.
If you take the bus, you can buy your ticket at the terminal before boarding.

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