How to Book Travel on Airtransse

Airtransse is a relatively new Japanese airlines that offers flights three times a day between between Hakodate and Obihiro. The planes also stop in New Chitose and Memanbetsu. Here's how to book a flight.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Travel on Airtransse

1. Book your Airtransse tickets through a travel agent.
2. Choose a travel agent who speaks Japanese or who is familiar with Airtransse.

Enjoy Your Flight on Airtransse

3. Arrive at the airport at least 45 minutes in advance of your departure time. Arriving even earlier would probably be a smart idea, especially if you are traveling out of the New Chitose International Airport.
4. Speed your way through the security scans by having everything prepared according to the new regulations. The closer to the rules you are, the faster you will move through security.
5. Check current travel restrictions, which continually change. Security will stop you from boarding if you are carrying a banned item. Even innocuous items like eye drops and lip balm can be suspect.

Explore Japan, Home of Airtransse

6. From the New Chitose International Airport, you can take a hotel shuttle or bus into the cities of Sapporo or Chitose. The giant New Chitose International Airport (the biggest in Japan) serves both.
7. Visit the Goryokaku fort, which was designed after the European style of a 5-pointed star and was built in 1866 in Hakodate. The shogunate ended at the fort with Hijikata Toshizo's last stand.
8. See the world's second largest park bench (over 400 meters long) in Obihiro. You can also enjoy a horticultural center, museum, art gallery, zoo or round of golf, all within the same Green Park.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no English-language booking phone number or Web site for Airtransse.
• Book your hotel room and other aspects of your trip over the Internet for the most convenient booking experience.
• Get the best savings on your reservations when you book your flight 45 days or more in advance.

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