[Aso → Kumamoto Airport] Excellent access! Only 15-minute helicopter flight one way!

Today's operation status
As of 01:01 on February 23rd
On time
As of 01:01 on February 23rd
※▲is scheduled to operate, but there is a possibility that the service will be canceled at the last minute.

[Aso → Kumamoto Airport] Excellent access! Only 15-minute helicopter flight one way!

Today's operation status
As of 01:01 on February 23rd
On time
As of 01:01 on February 23rd
※▲is scheduled to operate, but there is a possibility that the service will be canceled at the last minute.

《Closed in winter to ensure safety. Scheduled to resume from March 1st》 The unprecedented direct flight from Aso to Kumamoto Airport has been realized. What would take about an hour by car can be accessed just in 15 minutes by helicopter without traffic jams!

Availability
02/23
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02/24
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02/25
(火)
02/26
(水)
02/27
(木)
02/28
(金)
03/01
(土)
03/02
(日)
03/03
(月)
03/04
(火)
03/05
(水)
03/06
(木)
03/07
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03/08
(土)

Plan 15Min

Price (tax included)

41,250 yen~ / per passenger

※Price per person when 4 passengers are on board

※Flight fee(Capable of boarding 4 passengers): 165,000yen

Flight fee(Capacity 1~ 4passenger) 165,000yen(Tax included)
Number of passengers Price per person
4 passenger 41,250 yen /per passenger
3 passenger 55,000 yen /per passenger
2 passenger 82,500 yen /per passenger
1 passenger 165,000 yen /per passenger

Two special ARIAir offers

  • 阿蘇での送迎無料

    Free transportation at Aso

    By private shuttle vehicle
    Includes transportation between Aso city and helipad.

  • 阿蘇から熊本空港まで一直線

    Mt.Aso Helicopter Flight

    It takes about 1 hour by car, but can be shortened to about 15 minutes by helicopter.

Schedule example
【The time can be freely selected】

  • 16:30

    Takeoff from Aso Sensuikyo Heliport

    Helicopter transfer from the heliport to Kumamoto airport (15 minutes)

  • 16:45

    Arrival at Kumamoto airport Heliport

Included in the price

  • Flight fare for up to 3 persons
  • Transportation from Aso Kumamoto Airport to heliport
  • Pick-up and drop-off between designated location in Aso city and Aso Heliport

Precautions

If bad weather is expected, we will inform you of flight availability by 3:00 p.m. the day before.
We will arrange a hired car for the land transportation. The difference between helicopter and car hire fee will be notified within 3 days of the day of the tour.
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

Price details

Flight fee(Capacity 1~ 4passenger) 41,250yen (Tax included)
Number of passengers Price per person
4 passenger 41,250 yen /per passenger
3 passenger 55,000 yen /per passenger
2 passenger 82,500 yen /per passenger
1 passenger 165,000 yen /per passenger

予約の流れ

4 steps to complete your reservation

  • STEP1
  • STEP2
  • STEP3
  • STEP4
  • Check available dates

    Please select your desired date.
    Payment will be made after your reservation is confirmed.

  • Application

    Fill in the required information in the form.
    If you have any questions or requests,
    please feel free to contact us.

  • Concierge

    After making your reservation,
    consider making additional adjustments to your plan.
    A concierge is available to accommodate your needs.

  • Boarding

    The heliport is accessible by road so you can step
    out of your land
    vehicle and directly into the helicopter!

Detailed information on cruising plans

  • Flight courses・Highlights

    Observe Aso crater from above and fly directly in a straight line.

    • フライトコース

      Highlights:Mt. Aso / Aso city / Sensuikyo / Kumamoto airport

    Departure Location

    Meeting point: Aso Sensuikyo Heliport
    6029-1 Miyaji, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso city, Kumamoto prefecture 869-2612

    Destination

    Aso Kumamoto airport, “drop-off lane” just outside the entrance
    →Please contact us by e-mail or official LINE when you arrive there.
    Our staff will pick you up by car and take you to the heliport.

    About flight time

  • The flight takes 15minutes at the fastest and 20minutes at the latest, depending on the weather conditions.

  • Notes on weight restrictions and baggage

    Weight limit (total) : 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.

    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

    You will be notified the operating company when the reservation is completed.

    Determination of weather conditions

    In the case of bad weather or other circumstances where the airline determines that the flight cannot operate, the flight will be canceled. In such cases, we will refund the full fare (excluding bank transfer fees). However, if the weather allows for the flight to proceed, it will take place as scheduled. Additionally, you may change your flight dates before the cancellation policy applies.

    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:
    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,
    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・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・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 date after payment is completed:

    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. Even for date changes, the full cancellation fee will apply.Terms and Conditions of the Video Plan
    ① Materials used in the video must be the same as those shot on the day of the event. However, we may include our own video materials as a special exception.
    ② No more than one correction after delivery.
    ③Music selection is limited to the background music specified by the Company.
    ④On the day of shooting, one cameraman will be on board to film the video.
    ⑤ The length of the video should be 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
    ⑥ Video quality must be FHD.
    ⑦The video must be delivered in mp4 file format.
    ⑧The 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.
    ⑩We 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.)

    Method of payment

    Credit card payment

    • VISA
    • MASTER
    • JCB
    • AMERICAN EXPRESS
    • DISCOVER
    • Diners Club

    smart phone payment

    • Google Pay
    • Apple Pay
    • Alipay
    • WeChat Pay

    Other

    • 銀行振込
    • コンビニ払い

Customer's voice

5.0

  • Female in their 20s

    5.0

    Purpose:Sightseeing

    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 go smoothly to the sightseeing spots after getting off the helicopter. The staffs were 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 in)~

  • 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 in)~

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

    +66,000yen(tax in)~

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