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IWJ Iwami Airport

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Iwami Airport (IWJ) serves Hiroshima, about 70 km northwest of Hiroshima. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAIWJ
ICAORJOW
ServesHiroshima
From centre68 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation56 m

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The airport in numbers

Iwami Airport — facts & history

We pulled Iwami Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 137,188 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 152,725 in 2019.

Passengers / year
137,188
as of 2024
Peak traffic
152,725
in 2019
Elevation
56 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Iwami Airport to Hiroshima

The airport is about 70 km northwest of Hiroshima, about 71 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab). Estimated fare to the centre: ¥23477–¥37287.

Tipping: No tipping in Japan, ever.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~50 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~71 min¥23477–¥37287
Private transfer~71 minfixed upfront
Car rental~71 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Iwami Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~¥23477–¥37287 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Iwami ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Iwami Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: All Nippon Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Iwami Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Iwami Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Iwami Airport to the centre of Hiroshima?
Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. The airport is about 70 km northwest of Hiroshima, about 71 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Iwami Airport to Hiroshima?
Roughly ¥23477–¥37287 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Iwami Airport?
Taxis are very expensive but scrupulously metered. No regular Uber (only Uber Taxi/GO dispatching a licensed cab).
What's the cheapest way from Iwami Airport to Hiroshima?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus.
Can I get from Iwami Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tokyo: Narita (N'EX / Keisei Skyliner), Haneda (Monorail / Keikyu). Osaka (KIX): the Haruka train. Regional airports: Airport Limousine bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Iwami Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Tokyo. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Iwami Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Iwami Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Iwami Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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