Aso Helicopter 【Minamioguni → Kumamoto Airport】
From the Kurokawa Onsen area to the airport,
special one-way charter flight in 20 minutes ✨

A helicopter charter flight from Minamioguni / Kurokawa Onsen area to Kumamoto Airport in just 25 minutes. Enjoy smooth and comfortable travel without long drives or traffic. Reach the airport by the fastest route through the sky. Make your travel time a special and memorable luxury experience.

Availability

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Plan 25Min

Cheapest Price

17940 yen~

17940yen (tax included)

Charter price per aircraft Maximum of 4 passengers

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ARIAir Premium Benefits

Direct from the airport ✨

After arriving at Kumamoto Airport,
you can depart smoothly right away.
Enjoy a special sky journey with beautiful views of Aso.

Enjoy beautiful nature from the sky
and travel comfortably to your destination.

Sample Schedule
【You can choose your preferred departure time.】

9:30

Please gather at Minamioguni Heliport

Check-in and a safety briefing are required,
so please arrive at least 30 minutes before your flight time.
10:00

Departure from Minamioguni Heliport

Enjoy a comfortable flight to the airport with beautiful views from above.
Enjoy your special journey through the sky.
10:30

Arrival at Aso Kumamoto Airport Heliport

Included in the price

Flight fare for up to 4 persons
Transportation from the airport to the heliport

Precautions

If bad weather is expected, we will inform you of flight availability by 3:00 p.m. the day before.
If the flight is not possible due to bad weather, the cancellation policy for the flight will be as stated separately, but if we have already made If the flight is not possible due to bad weather, the cancellation policy for the flight will be as stated separately, but if we have already made reservations at a restaurant or inn, the full amount of the restaurant or inn fee will be considered as cancellation on the day of the flight and a cancellation fee will be charged.

Not included in the price

Courier fee for baggage that cannot be carried on board

Detailed information on cruising plans

Flight courses・Highlights
Enjoy a comfortable flight from Minamioguni to the airport with beautiful views from above.
Experience a special journey through the sky.
- Highlights：Kumamoto Airport / Aso City / Minamioguni / Kurokawa Onsen
Departure Location

Destination: Minamioguni Heliport
Address: 618-3 Yutsubo, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita 879-4912, Japan

Access details

Destination

Meeting place: Aso Kumamoto Airport, “drop-off lane” just outside the entrance.
Please contact us by e-mail when you arrive.
Our staff will pick you up and take you to the heliport.

About flight time

Flight time may vary depending on weather conditions,
but the shortest flight time is approximately 25 minutes.

Notes on weight restrictions and baggage

Weight limit (total) 250kg/ : 250kg/Including luggage
Weight limit (1 seat maximum) : 120kg
Please carry your luggage on your lap when boarding. (No cargo space)
For baggage, there is a luggage storage area on site. *We may not be able to accommodate last minute reservations on the day, so please make sure you allow plenty of time in your schedule. *We may not be able to accommodate last minute reservations on the day, so please make sure you allow plenty of time in your schedule.

Carry-on baggage

Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag free of charge.
Maximum size (55cm x 40cm) is allowed.
Carry-on baggage is permitted only on charter flights.
On scenic flights, please leave your hand luggage and bags in a locker before take-off.

Insurance

Third Party Passenger Comprehensive Liability Insurance
This insurance provides coverage for legal damages caused by accidental injury to the life or body of a third party or passenger outside the aircraft, or damage to the property of a third party or passenger's baggage outside the aircraft, arising out of the ownership, use, or management of the contracted aircraft.

Operators

The operating company will be informed at the time of reservation completion.

Determination of weather conditions

In the event that the operating company determines the flight cannot proceed due to severe weather or other conditions, the flight will be canceled. In such cases, a full refund will be issued (excluding bank transfer fees). Please note that flights may still operate in cloudy weather if deemed safe. Customers may reschedule their flight without penalty as long as it is done before the cancellation policy takes effect.

Cancellation Policy

Helicopter Tour Cancellation/Change Policy
Change/Cancellation Policy
If you wish to change or cancel your reservation after it has been confirmed, please contact us by e-mail.
Cancellation policy for customer's convenience is as follows: Cancellation policy for customer's convenience is as follows: Cancellation policy for customer's convenience is as follows
From reservation confirmation to
30 days prior to boarding date: 10%
29 days to 7 days prior to boarding date: 20%.
6 days to 2 days prior to boarding date: 50%.
The day before boarding: 80%
The day of boarding: 100%
However, this does not apply when flights are not possible due to inclement weather or other reasons.
In case of flight impossibility
- In the event of inclement weather (weather conditions will be determined by our company)
- Cases in which a specific event occurs in the aircraft used
- In the event of other events that may interfere with flight operations.
- In case of flight cancellation
Schedule changes will be accepted without a change fee.
Refunds will be made in the full amount of the refund minus the transaction fee for credit card payments and the bank transfer fee.
For bank transfers, refunds will be made in the full amount of the refund minus the transfer fee, and,
In the case of credit card payment, the full amount of the refund minus the transaction fee (5%) and the transfer fee at the time of refund will be refunded.

Cancellation and Change Policy for Pick-up and Drop-off Cars
The following cancellation policy shall apply from one week prior to the reserved date of use.
7 to 4 days prior to the reserved date: 70%.
3 days or 2 days prior to the reserved date: 80
1 day prior to the reservation date or on the day of the reservation or if no notice is given: 100%.
If the helicopter tour cannot be carried out due to the operating company's circumstances such as bad weather or aircraft malfunction, no refunds will be given. Cancellation fees will apply even if the schedule is changed.

Cancellation and Change Policy for Video and Bouquet Plans
In the case of cancellation due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fees will apply based on the time remaining before the boarding In case cancellation due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fees will apply based on the time remaining before the boarding

14 to 7 days before: 50%
6 to 3 days before: 60%
2 to 1 days before: 80%
On the day: 100%
Please note that in the event the helicopter tour cannot be operated, no full refunds will be provided. Terms and Conditions of the Video Plan
However, we may include our own video materials as a special exception.
No more than one correction after delivery.
(3) Music selection is limited to the background music specified by the Company.
On the day of shooting, one cameraman will be on board to film the video.
The length of the video should be 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
Video quality must be FHD.
The video must be delivered in mp4 file format.
(8) The material video must be non-transferable.
⑨The delivery will be sent within 14 days from the boarding date by Giga file flight URL via ARIAir official line.
We will not take photos or edit photos with our equipment.
(If you have your own equipment, smartphone, etc., a photographer can take pictures on your behalf free of charge.)

[Regarding the Cancellation Policy for the F1 Suzuka Heliport Departure & Arrival Plan]
The cancellation policy for the F1 Suzuka Heliport departure & arrival plan is different from the general cancellation policy stated on this page.
Please make sure to review the cancellation policy specific to this plan before making a reservation.
Cancellation Policy for the F1 Suzuka Heliport Departure & Arrival Plan (PDF)
Method of payment
Credit card payment

smart phone payment

Other

Customer's voice

5.0

Female in their 20s

5.0

PurposeSightseeing

It is now very convenient to take a helicopter from Kumamoto Airport to Aso! The Aso Heliport has a shuttle service so we were able to move smoothly to the sightseeing spots after getting off the helicopter. The staff was friendly and made the experience enjoyable!

Optional Information

Pick-up and Drop-off Options

Make your transfer to the heliport even smarter. Your personal driver will take care of your transportation.
If you wish to travel outside the standard area, please specify it in the remarks section when booking.

Alphard +46,000yen (tax included)
Bouquet Option

Our staff will deliver a bouquet of the season's finest flowers in front of the helicopter in the hangar after landing.

+28,000yen (tax included)
Video Option
Click here to see the actual video

This can be used as a surprise memory or a profile movie of your wedding.

+66,000yen (tax included)

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Aso Helicopter 【Minamioguni → Kumamoto Airport】
From the Kurokawa Onsen area to the airport,
special one-way charter flight in 20 minutes ✨

Aso Helicopter 【Minamioguni → Kumamoto Airport】
From the Kurokawa Onsen area to the airport,
special one-way charter flight in 20 minutes ✨

ARIAir Premium Benefits

Direct from the airport ✨

Enjoy a special sky journey with beautiful views of Aso.

Sample Schedule
【You can choose your preferred departure time.】

Please gather at Minamioguni Heliport

Departure from Minamioguni Heliport