Hakodate Airport (HKD) at a Glance

Is there an airport in Hakodate? Yes. Hakodate Airport, called Hakodate Kūkō (函館空港) in Japanese, is the city's own airport and the main air gateway to southern Hokkaido. Its IATA code is HKD, the code you will see on tickets and flight searches. Pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code RJCH.

The airport is owned by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and is run by Hokkaido Airports, the company that also manages several other airports across the island. Some travellers call it Hakodate International Airport, because it handles international flights as well as domestic ones. Whichever name you use, if you are searching for the Hakodate airport code or an HKD airport guide, this is the place.

People also search for a "Hokkaido airport". Hokkaido has several airports. New Chitose Airport near Sapporo is the island's main hub, while Hakodate serves the southern tip of the island, around the Oshima Peninsula. If Hakodate is your destination, flying straight into HKD saves you a long train or road journey from Sapporo.

Flights to Hakodate: Tokyo and Other Routes

The most searched route to this airport is Tokyo to Hakodate, and it has the most choice of airlines at HKD.

Tokyo to Hakodate flights

Three airlines fly between Tokyo Haneda and Hakodate: Japan Airlines (JAL), All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air Do. With three carriers on the route, there are several departures a day, which makes it easy to fit a Hakodate trip around your plans. The flight is much quicker than the train from Tokyo, which takes around four hours on the Shinkansen before a local connection.

Spring Japan, a low-cost airline, also flies from Hakodate Airport, adding another option for travellers coming from the Tokyo area.

Other domestic routes

Beyond Tokyo, Hakodate has flights to Osaka (Itami), Nagoya (Chubu Centrair) and Sapporo. The Sapporo flight is short and useful if you want to combine Hakodate with the rest of Hokkaido without a long overland trip.

International flights

Hakodate's international flights go to Taipei (Taoyuan), operated by Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan. International schedules can vary by season, so check the dates you want before you plan around them.

Singapore to Hakodate: How to Connect

There are no direct flights between Singapore and Hakodate. Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia usually connect through one of two routes.

• Via Tokyo. Fly to Tokyo, then take a domestic flight from Haneda to Hakodate with JAL, ANA or Air Do. If you land at Narita, remember that most Hakodate flights leave from Haneda, so allow time to transfer between airports.
• Via Taipei. Fly to Taipei Taoyuan and connect to a Starlux Airlines or Tigerair Taiwan flight to Hakodate. This route skips a domestic connection in Japan.

When you search for Singapore to Hakodate flights on Traveloka, the connecting options appear together. That makes it easy to compare total travel time and the number of stops.

Where Is Hakodate Airport? Location and Distance

Hakodate Airport sits on the eastern side of Hakodate, a short distance from the city centre and close to the Yunokawa Onsen hot spring area. It overlooks the Tsugaru Strait, the stretch of sea between Hokkaido and Honshu.

The location is one of the airport's best points. By bus, Hakodate Station is about 20 minutes away and Yunokawa Onsen is about 10 minutes away. That means you can land, collect your bags and be at your hotel in well under an hour in most cases.

Getting from Hakodate Airport to the City

Airport buses

Buses are the most common way into town. The airport shuttle bus runs to JR Hakodate Station in the city centre, with stops that include the Yunokawa Onsen area. Regular local buses also cover the route but take longer. Other buses connect the airport with the Onuma area, including the Hakodate-Onuma Prince Hotel, for visitors heading to Onuma Quasi-National Park.

Taxi

Taxis wait outside the terminal. A taxi is the easiest choice if you are travelling with heavy bags, arriving late, or going straight to a hotel in Yunokawa.

Rental cars

Rental cars are available at the airport. A car makes sense if you plan to explore the Oshima Peninsula, Onuma Park or the coast. In winter, make sure your car has snow tyres and that you are comfortable driving on icy roads.

Rail connections

There is no train station inside the airport. If you want to continue by rail, take a bus to Hakodate Station for JR trains. Shinkansen services to and from Tokyo stop at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, which is outside the city centre and linked to Hakodate Station by a local relay train.

Hakodate Airport Terminal and Facilities

Hakodate Airport has separate domestic and international areas, so check which one your flight uses before you arrive. Both are compact and easy to navigate.

Food and shopping

The domestic terminal has a food court on the third floor with local specialities such as ramen and seafood. There are also shops selling Hokkaido snacks, sweets and souvenirs. If you missed the morning market in town, the airport is a good last chance to pick up local treats.

Lounge

Business Lounge A Spring serves domestic passengers. Entry conditions vary, so check with the lounge or your card provider before you plan to use it.

Wi-Fi and money

Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal. You will also find ATMs and foreign currency exchange machines, which helps if you arrive from Taipei and need yen for the bus.

Observation deck

The observation deck on the upper floor has views over the runway and the Tsugaru Strait. On a clear day you may be able to see Honshu across the water.

Tips for Flying Through Hakodate Airport

• Plan for winter weather. Hakodate gets snow in winter. Flights can be delayed or cancelled when the weather turns, so leave slack in your plans and watch your airline's updates.
• Check your terminal. Domestic and international flights use different check-in areas. Confirm which one you need, especially for Taipei departures.
• Allow enough time. The airport is small and quick to get through, but give yourself more time for international flights, which involve passport control.
• Time your bus. Airport shuttle buses are timed around flights. If you arrive on a late flight, a taxi may be the quicker option.
• Pack souvenirs with care. Many Hokkaido treats are dairy or seafood based. If you are flying internationally, check what your home country allows you to bring in.

Things to Do Near Hakodate Airport

Hakodate is one of Hokkaido's most atmospheric cities, with a harbour, historic streets and a strong food culture. Most highlights are easy to reach from the airport.

• Mount Hakodate. The night view over the city, which narrows between two bays, is Hakodate's signature sight. A ropeway runs to the summit.
• Goryokaku. A star-shaped Western-style fort surrounded by a park that is especially popular in cherry blossom season.
• Hakodate Morning Market. Next to Hakodate Station, known for fresh seafood, rice bowls topped with crab, sea urchin and salmon roe.
• Motomachi. A hillside district of Western-style churches and old consulates that recalls Hakodate's history as one of Japan's early open ports.
• Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses. Restored harbourside warehouses now full of shops and restaurants.
• Yunokawa Onsen. A hot spring resort area close to the airport, ideal for a relaxing first or last night.
• Onuma Quasi-National Park. Lakes and islands framed by Mount Komagatake, north of the city.

The city's tram network links many of these spots, including Yunokawa, Goryokaku and the station area, which makes getting around easy without a car.

Book Hakodate Airport Flights on Traveloka

Whether you are planning a Tokyo to Hakodate flight or a longer trip from Singapore, compare your options on Traveloka. You can look at different dates, airlines and connections side by side. If your plans are flexible, set a Price Alert and Traveloka will tell you when fares on your route change. Book your flight to Hakodate on Traveloka and start planning your trip to southern Hokkaido.