Airport
Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)
Wakkanai Airport is the northernmost gateway to the city of Wakkanai and the wider Soya region of northern Hokkaido. Compare transfer options to central Wakkanai, the ferry terminal for Rishiri and Rebun Islands, and nearby Cape Soya, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Wakkanai Airport
Wakkanai Airport is the northernmost airport in Japan capable of handling jet aircraft and serves the city of Wakkanai in the Soya region of Hokkaido. Opened in 1960, the airport has developed through several runway extensions, with the runway reaching 2,200 metres in 2009 and the current passenger terminal completed in 1998.
Located about 12 kilometres from central Wakkanai, the airport is a key gateway for domestic travel and provides convenient access to Cape Soya, Japan's northernmost point, as well as ferry connections to the islands of Rishiri and Rebun.
The airport operates through one compact terminal serving domestic flights, including scheduled All Nippon Airways services. Despite its modest size, it offers practical passenger facilities such as dining, shopping, Wi-Fi, charging points and an observation deck.
Ground transport to the city centre, JR Wakkanai Station and the ferry terminal is available by scheduled bus, taxi, private transfer and rental car, making onward travel around the northern tip of Hokkaido relatively straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Wakkanai Airport operates through one compact passenger terminal that handles all domestic arrivals and departures. Scheduled flights are served by All Nippon Airways, with check-in and arrivals on the ground floor and the departure area on the upper floor.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Wakkanai Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Wakkanai Airport to hotels, the city centre, JR Wakkanai Station and the ferry terminal for Rishiri and Rebun Islands.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings or sightseeing around Wakkanai and the Soya region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Wakkanai Airport for independent travel around northern Hokkaido and onward journeys to destinations such as Cape Soya.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Wakkanai Airport, hotels, the ferry terminal and other destinations in the region.
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